For some reason I spent the morning u-tubing some of my favorite 80's videos. I hope Dom grows up and loves this stuff as much as I do.
Forgot about George's solo in the middle of that one
Totally don't remember that one being so morbid.
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Showing posts with label Randomity. Show all posts
3.10.2011
5.21.2010
Preggo Rebel
I don't try much to hide the fact that I am a pregnancy rule-breaker. Chocolate? Started that up around week 15 when the nausea went away. Soft cheese? About week 20 (don't even get me started on how much blue cheese I've had in the last month). Wine? I finally said screw it and ordered (and enjooooooooooooyed) a glass of red at my sisters Bachelorette party at 25 weeks. Sushi? Started sneaking bites of Matt's spicy tuna around 30 weeks. I'm of the opinion of everything in moderation and my body will tell me when I shouldn't be consuming something.
This week it is Chai. OMG, I've been totally craving it the last week. The weird thing? I've only drank it once in my life before now. I happened to be crusing around the grocery store the other day (BAD idea to let me do this BTW, I can't tell you how many random items have made their way into our pantry as a result) and for some reason the box of Tazo concentrate caught my eye. I read somewhere that because it has caffeine and spices (Anise I think?) in it that it's bad blah blah blah... but I had a glass last night and baby DMC and I are still here to talk about it. Yum.
Anyway, not sure why I told you that story but what I MEANT to blog about was how hard it's been for me to SLOW DOWN and keep my feet up when my body is clearly telling me to (oh HAI Braxton Hicks as I type this). I know I'm only a couple days away from being full term and at this point labor wouldn't be risky, but I still feel like I have so much to do. Rooms to reorganize, clothes to wash and fold, swings and rockers and monitors to put together.
Katy clearly has no problem relaxing and putting her feet up.
I've also been kniting baby items like mad. MAD I tell you. I hope that Fresno plans on freezing over this summer because I have clearly forgotten that I live in a DESERT and DMC is going to be born in late May or June.
It's seriously a little nuts.
I've also now got an uncontrollable urge to knit socks again. Which I don't usually wear. ESPECIALLY FROM MAY-NOVEMBER.
Cest La Vie. At least I'm using up some stash yarn from like 5 years ago.
Other photos from the iPhone. My rose tree, AKA the Pride of the Backyard, is blooming and I LOVE IT.
I plan on sitting under it tomorrow morning with my sock and chai (shhh... don't tell the preggo police)
AND
Matt trying out the BabyBjorn. It's a good look on him. All he needs is a beer in one hand and a cigar in the other and he's a shoe-in (or shoo-in? I can never remember) for Father of the Year.
I think we should put Viva in there since she's about the same weight of an infant, but I don't think either of them share my enthusiasm for this idea.
This week it is Chai. OMG, I've been totally craving it the last week. The weird thing? I've only drank it once in my life before now. I happened to be crusing around the grocery store the other day (BAD idea to let me do this BTW, I can't tell you how many random items have made their way into our pantry as a result) and for some reason the box of Tazo concentrate caught my eye. I read somewhere that because it has caffeine and spices (Anise I think?) in it that it's bad blah blah blah... but I had a glass last night and baby DMC and I are still here to talk about it. Yum.Anyway, not sure why I told you that story but what I MEANT to blog about was how hard it's been for me to SLOW DOWN and keep my feet up when my body is clearly telling me to (oh HAI Braxton Hicks as I type this). I know I'm only a couple days away from being full term and at this point labor wouldn't be risky, but I still feel like I have so much to do. Rooms to reorganize, clothes to wash and fold, swings and rockers and monitors to put together.
Katy clearly has no problem relaxing and putting her feet up.
I've also been kniting baby items like mad. MAD I tell you. I hope that Fresno plans on freezing over this summer because I have clearly forgotten that I live in a DESERT and DMC is going to be born in late May or June.
It's seriously a little nuts.
I've also now got an uncontrollable urge to knit socks again. Which I don't usually wear. ESPECIALLY FROM MAY-NOVEMBER.
Cest La Vie. At least I'm using up some stash yarn from like 5 years ago.
Other photos from the iPhone. My rose tree, AKA the Pride of the Backyard, is blooming and I LOVE IT.
I plan on sitting under it tomorrow morning with my sock and chai (shhh... don't tell the preggo police)
AND
Matt trying out the BabyBjorn. It's a good look on him. All he needs is a beer in one hand and a cigar in the other and he's a shoe-in (or shoo-in? I can never remember) for Father of the Year.
I think we should put Viva in there since she's about the same weight of an infant, but I don't think either of them share my enthusiasm for this idea.
4.27.2010
Sissy Ties The Knot
My little sissy got married this past weekend. She was amazingly gorgeous and they are very, very happy. They've been dating for 6 years, it was about time!They tied the knot at the Greek church here in town.
I was the matron of honor, at 33 weeks preggo. WOO!
Back on the home front, baby's room is totally coming along:
Speaking of coming along, I am starting to feel quite LARGE.
This was taken at 32 weeks. I'm starting to feel like a beached whale whenever I settle into the couch. I no longer simply 'stand up', it's more of a heaving of myself off the couch, complete with grunts and groans.
Weekend mocktails for the pregnant people in the family:
Strawberry Mom-jito. Strawberries, Basil, Lime Juice, FRE Zin, and 7-up. It's quite tasty.
Vices for those of us who are not:
1.04.2010
2009 At A Glance
January: Celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary, albeit alone because DH was away at a work conference.
February: We spent 10 glorious, wonderful, exciting, perfect days in Italy. I got to meet my Italian family and see the village we are from.
March: I turned 29! Forever 29!
April: Hmmm... what the heck happened in April.... PASS.
May: I paid someone to cut my hair for the first time in 5 years. Yes you read that right.
June: My Brother-In-Law got engaged, setting off a massive wave of engagements and consequently weddings in 2010.
July: Got to attend a wedding at THE Los Angeles County Club. It was very nice.
August: Vacationed in Monterey, Yosemite.
September: Baked my first EVER loaf of bread.
October: FOUND OUT WE WERE GOING TO BE PARENTS! AND, my little sissy got engaged 1 week later.
November: Hosted Thanksgiving for the second time, but made it exciting this year by doing it 11 weeks pregnant with wicked morning sickness.
December: My mom stayed the night at OUR house on Christmas for the first time, instead of the other way around.
2009 was a great year, but OH BOY 2010 has a lot in store for us. 4 close friends having babies, all three of our siblings are getting married, and oh yeah, we will be PARENTS in June.
Happy New Year!
February: We spent 10 glorious, wonderful, exciting, perfect days in Italy. I got to meet my Italian family and see the village we are from.
March: I turned 29! Forever 29!
April: Hmmm... what the heck happened in April.... PASS.
May: I paid someone to cut my hair for the first time in 5 years. Yes you read that right.
June: My Brother-In-Law got engaged, setting off a massive wave of engagements and consequently weddings in 2010.
July: Got to attend a wedding at THE Los Angeles County Club. It was very nice.
August: Vacationed in Monterey, Yosemite.
September: Baked my first EVER loaf of bread.
October: FOUND OUT WE WERE GOING TO BE PARENTS! AND, my little sissy got engaged 1 week later.
November: Hosted Thanksgiving for the second time, but made it exciting this year by doing it 11 weeks pregnant with wicked morning sickness.
December: My mom stayed the night at OUR house on Christmas for the first time, instead of the other way around.
2009 was a great year, but OH BOY 2010 has a lot in store for us. 4 close friends having babies, all three of our siblings are getting married, and oh yeah, we will be PARENTS in June.
Happy New Year!
10.01.2009
The Paradox of Our Time
My dad sent this to me today. It's a great message, and I was motivated to share.
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.*
* I love this quote. We have it hanging on the wall of our home.
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.*
* I love this quote. We have it hanging on the wall of our home.
9.16.2009
9.11.2009
How To Write a Catch-up Post in 5 Minutes
So. Busy. This. Week.
I've had so many interesting things going on the last couple weeks to blog about, but I haven't found the brainpower and/or time to do it.
For example, I could have told you about how AWESOME the bread turned out, and how DELICIOUS it was slathered with the roasted-tomato puree and fresh Parmesan.
I could also talk about how my trip over to knitpicks.com for some Bare Sock Yarn ended up yielding me some new stash.
Or maybe about my experience of finally learning how to shoot 2 of the 4 guns that currently reside in our house.
Of course there is also my completed Elemental Boatneck, and how I'm not digging the way it fits me but is perfect for my sister.
There was also the incident where I nearly died laughing upon picking up Viva from her first trip to the groomer in 2 years. Bows on a cat? Really?
Finally there was the newest installment of the Shi-Bui Sock Project that Lisa and I have had in progress since July [See Ravelry for previous installments]
But again, I don't have the time or the brainpower. Maybe next week.
I've had so many interesting things going on the last couple weeks to blog about, but I haven't found the brainpower and/or time to do it.
For example, I could have told you about how AWESOME the bread turned out, and how DELICIOUS it was slathered with the roasted-tomato puree and fresh Parmesan.
I could also talk about how my trip over to knitpicks.com for some Bare Sock Yarn ended up yielding me some new stash.
Or maybe about my experience of finally learning how to shoot 2 of the 4 guns that currently reside in our house.
Of course there is also my completed Elemental Boatneck, and how I'm not digging the way it fits me but is perfect for my sister.
There was also the incident where I nearly died laughing upon picking up Viva from her first trip to the groomer in 2 years. Bows on a cat? Really?
Finally there was the newest installment of the Shi-Bui Sock Project that Lisa and I have had in progress since July [See Ravelry for previous installments]
But again, I don't have the time or the brainpower. Maybe next week.
7.27.2009
Country Clubs, Crochet, and Chives
This weekend we went to a wedding down in Socal. The wedding was in Santa Monica and the reception was in Beverly Hills at the Los Angeles Country Club.
Every time I drive though Beverly Hills the 90210 theme song somehow works its way into my head. Cheesy, I know.
Everything about this trip was great: I got to see an old college friend, the weather was AMAZING (oh who am i kidding, I was just happy it was under 100 degrees!), and the wedding was great. Fortunately for my bank account, we didn't have much time for shopping because the Anthropolgie in Santa Monica was FABULOUS. I did notice this though:
Seems easy enough to replicate, right?
The rest of the weekend was low key; I spent Saturday ripping out all my failed knits-in-progress and winding hanks of yarn in preparation for my 10 DAY VACATION next week. 10 DAYS. How glorious does that sound? Of course, 2 days of it are courtesy of the budget Armageddon the State of CA is in, but oh well. I am definitely going to enjoy every second of it. I'm taking along some ShiBui Sock yarn for a mini-knitalong with Twisted Stitches Lisa (we are going to be knitting Snicket Socks), but more on that later. I'm also deciding between 113-17 jacket with raglan sleeve and pattern on yoke in Ultra Alpaca, Elemental Boatneck in Hempathy (RIP Vesper. I should have known better that the pleating wouldn't work for the girls!), or Trina in Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Sunday night we harvested the herb garden for the first time and I am uber-proud to report that it is still 80% alive and thriving.
Above we have mint, basil, and chives I used for dinner last night. Delish.
Now I'm off to work with a migraine. I really hope I don't have to get used to these!
Every time I drive though Beverly Hills the 90210 theme song somehow works its way into my head. Cheesy, I know.
Everything about this trip was great: I got to see an old college friend, the weather was AMAZING (oh who am i kidding, I was just happy it was under 100 degrees!), and the wedding was great. Fortunately for my bank account, we didn't have much time for shopping because the Anthropolgie in Santa Monica was FABULOUS. I did notice this though:
Seems easy enough to replicate, right?
The rest of the weekend was low key; I spent Saturday ripping out all my failed knits-in-progress and winding hanks of yarn in preparation for my 10 DAY VACATION next week. 10 DAYS. How glorious does that sound? Of course, 2 days of it are courtesy of the budget Armageddon the State of CA is in, but oh well. I am definitely going to enjoy every second of it. I'm taking along some ShiBui Sock yarn for a mini-knitalong with Twisted Stitches Lisa (we are going to be knitting Snicket Socks), but more on that later. I'm also deciding between 113-17 jacket with raglan sleeve and pattern on yoke in Ultra Alpaca, Elemental Boatneck in Hempathy (RIP Vesper. I should have known better that the pleating wouldn't work for the girls!), or Trina in Jo Sharp Silkroad Tweed. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Sunday night we harvested the herb garden for the first time and I am uber-proud to report that it is still 80% alive and thriving.
Above we have mint, basil, and chives I used for dinner last night. Delish.
Now I'm off to work with a migraine. I really hope I don't have to get used to these!
6.22.2009
Wonderland
If you know me in real life, you know that I am not a movie person. The movies I DO like border on quirky and almost always involve Tim Burton and/or Johnny Depp (HELLO Pirates and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory!).
That being said, I am so freaking excited for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 2010. I finally saw some of the first images over at Apartment Therapy this morning and it looks every bit as psychedelic and weird as I would expect from the Burton-Depp duo.
And it's in 3-D! Can't. Wait!
That being said, I am so freaking excited for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 2010. I finally saw some of the first images over at Apartment Therapy this morning and it looks every bit as psychedelic and weird as I would expect from the Burton-Depp duo.
And it's in 3-D! Can't. Wait!
6.16.2009
The World From His Eyes
How awesome is our new camera?*
* special thanks to my husband for letting me post this pictures on the internets.
* special thanks to my husband for letting me post this pictures on the internets.
5.20.2009
Knitting Under Pressure
Let me start by saying that I was NEVER into basketball before Matt. Ever. Well, maybe the NCAA Final Four. But the Lakers? Used to hate them like 90% of the basketball world. Not to mention that supporting ANY L.A. team makes me feel like I am cheating on my San Francisco loyalties.
Alas, I found myself deeply engaged in the last quarter of the Lakers-Nuggets game last night, right along side Matt all the while you guessed it, rooting for the Lakers. Yelling at the TV. My heart rate might have even gone up.
In fact, I found myself knitting just a wee bit tighter on the piece of Laurent that I was working on and had to RIIIIIP that part out at the end of the game. No kidding - I wasn't about to make the same mistake I did when I got my tattoo.
Even the untrained eye can spot the four rows on the back of my A-Line Jacket I knitting while this was going on. At least it kept me from puking, so i'd say it's an even trade off.
4.22.2009
Happy for Sandals
This has been a fabulous morning. I slept in until 750, got up and did aerobics AND yoga, and I still don't have to be at work for an hour. So THIS is where the missing hours of my day go...
Alas I will be at the office until 7pm tonight, but whatevs. Thanks to the super-productive morning, I can come home straight to a glass of wine instead of sit-ups and downward dog.
I started a new project last night:
Day 1 progress, thank you L.A. Lakers
Happiness from Norah Gaughan Volume 4.
Knitting it on size 5&7 needles with Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece from the stash.
Apparently I am a sucker for twisted stitches, between this and the vest I'm knitting for my dad.
File this under RANDOM: I got some new shoes last week and I love them:
So much so that I am posting them on my blog for no apparent reason.
Alas I will be at the office until 7pm tonight, but whatevs. Thanks to the super-productive morning, I can come home straight to a glass of wine instead of sit-ups and downward dog.
I started a new project last night:
Day 1 progress, thank you L.A. Lakers
Happiness from Norah Gaughan Volume 4.
Knitting it on size 5&7 needles with Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece from the stash.
Apparently I am a sucker for twisted stitches, between this and the vest I'm knitting for my dad.
File this under RANDOM: I got some new shoes last week and I love them:
So much so that I am posting them on my blog for no apparent reason.
4.17.2009
4.15.2009
Dogs in Restaurants
Did I ever talk about how you could bring your dogs into restaurants in Italy?
Because you can.
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Because you can.
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1.14.2009
Pola-AWESOME
I was reading Heart Fish on my lunch break, and found this neat-o webbie toy called Poladroid. Oh this is a fun little thing. Here are a few quick photos I "Polaroidized"
* Note: I modified these guys over at Flickr to add the text
Finished the first sleeve on Beau today. I think I need to pick up the pace on this thing.
* Note: I modified these guys over at Flickr to add the text
Finished the first sleeve on Beau today. I think I need to pick up the pace on this thing.
1.09.2009
It's About Time The Dog Started Pulling Her Weight Around Here
We love our dog Katy (a Blue Heeler/Border Collie) dearly. However, she can be a total mess on a leash - it's the dominance tendencies in her. Pulling, barking, and generally going completely off her rocker if she sees another dog.
So I've been reading up on ways to get Heelers to relax on the leash. The one thing that keeps coming up is a backpack with some soft weights during walks and car rides.
And since I think it's about time that Katy starts carrying her weight around here, the backpack can double as a yarn bag on our vacations.
So I've been reading up on ways to get Heelers to relax on the leash. The one thing that keeps coming up is a backpack with some soft weights during walks and car rides.
And since I think it's about time that Katy starts carrying her weight around here, the backpack can double as a yarn bag on our vacations.
12.31.2008
Happy Last Day of 2008
My year in recap:
January: I got married, and my last name went from 1 syllable to 4.
February: We celebrated my mom's 55th Birthday Do-Over by hiking down a giant mountain, since she was in the hospital last year and I'm thankful that she's all healthy and recovered since then.
March: I turned 28, and DH took me to see LOVE in Vegas, which has been on my wishlist since it opened a few years ago.
April: I knit a sweater for DH, just in time for the weather to shoot up into the 80's.
May: We successfully staged a crab-feed in my mom's backyard for my sister's 26th birthday (this was a big year for b-days, apparently).
June: My beloved Bulldogs won the College World Series. I cried. Bought a new car.
July: Visited Chicago for the first time, and got to see my dear friend K who moved away from CA 3 years ago.
August: Knit a sweater in 14 days. Made my DH watch copious amounts of Olympic coverage.
September: Helped plan/host my 10-year HS reunion. Yep, definitely not doing that again for the 20-year.
October: FINALLY got my wedding photos. Watched my Bulldog football team slide into a depressing losing streak.
November: Hosted Thanksgiving for the first time. Doing piles of dishes for 2 days was TOTALLY worth it to not have to leave the house!
December: Met the governor of CA. But most of all (well, not really, but pretend so for dramatic effect), I finished this freaking sweater:
Thermal, from Knitty. Ravelry deats here.
It only took 1.5 years! (Casted on in July 2007).
I freaking love it. Seriously. Probably my favorite FO to date. I have no idea why I waited so long to finish it! At least it's only January and I can still get some usage it this year.
All and all, a pretty solid year. Looking forwards to many new firsts in 2009 - we are headed to Europe, and may possibly be expanding the family (wink wink).
To ring in 2009, we are headed to a fancy-schmancy 4-course dinner tonight at a local restaurant. Nothing says 2009 like Smoked Swordfish Carpaccio and Pancetta & Radicchio Wrapped Scallops.
CHEERS to a safe and happy New Years Eve. See you all in 2009!
January: I got married, and my last name went from 1 syllable to 4.
February: We celebrated my mom's 55th Birthday Do-Over by hiking down a giant mountain, since she was in the hospital last year and I'm thankful that she's all healthy and recovered since then.
March: I turned 28, and DH took me to see LOVE in Vegas, which has been on my wishlist since it opened a few years ago.
April: I knit a sweater for DH, just in time for the weather to shoot up into the 80's.
May: We successfully staged a crab-feed in my mom's backyard for my sister's 26th birthday (this was a big year for b-days, apparently).
June: My beloved Bulldogs won the College World Series. I cried. Bought a new car.
July: Visited Chicago for the first time, and got to see my dear friend K who moved away from CA 3 years ago.
August: Knit a sweater in 14 days. Made my DH watch copious amounts of Olympic coverage.
September: Helped plan/host my 10-year HS reunion. Yep, definitely not doing that again for the 20-year.
October: FINALLY got my wedding photos. Watched my Bulldog football team slide into a depressing losing streak.
November: Hosted Thanksgiving for the first time. Doing piles of dishes for 2 days was TOTALLY worth it to not have to leave the house!
December: Met the governor of CA. But most of all (well, not really, but pretend so for dramatic effect), I finished this freaking sweater:
Thermal, from Knitty. Ravelry deats here.
It only took 1.5 years! (Casted on in July 2007).
I freaking love it. Seriously. Probably my favorite FO to date. I have no idea why I waited so long to finish it! At least it's only January and I can still get some usage it this year.
All and all, a pretty solid year. Looking forwards to many new firsts in 2009 - we are headed to Europe, and may possibly be expanding the family (wink wink).
To ring in 2009, we are headed to a fancy-schmancy 4-course dinner tonight at a local restaurant. Nothing says 2009 like Smoked Swordfish Carpaccio and Pancetta & Radicchio Wrapped Scallops.
CHEERS to a safe and happy New Years Eve. See you all in 2009!
12.18.2008
Foggy Day Schedule
If you grew up in the Valley, you know those words well right? It was like, the best thing to wake up, hear those words coming across the TV on channel 18, and celebrate by jumping back into bed for an hour.
A typical morning drive to work:
I should have actually waited until I GOT to campus, because visibility was about 1/2 of what it is here.
Our Valley Fog is actually sort of infamous.
Anyhow, I took this photo yesterday because I was testing out a new toy. You see, Christmas came a little early around here.
That, or my DH was sick of hearing me talk about how much I really didn't like my old phone. Either way, I L-O-V-E my new toy. I've never been one to get overly excited about the latest fad gadget but WOW. I heart my iPhone.
It's been really cold here lately (and by "really cold" I mean the 30s/40s, but this IS Central CA, land of the 110 degree summers), so I've had a hankering to knit all sorts of warm accessories. I just finished a Trinity Stitch Hat (haven't even taken photos yet!), started a pair of my wrist warmers, and will be starting a neck warmer soon. So nice to not have Christmas knitting this year!
Happy Thursday!
PS - We still haven't tried the Absinthe, but we definitely will sometime this weekend.
A typical morning drive to work:
I should have actually waited until I GOT to campus, because visibility was about 1/2 of what it is here.
Our Valley Fog is actually sort of infamous.
Anyhow, I took this photo yesterday because I was testing out a new toy. You see, Christmas came a little early around here.
That, or my DH was sick of hearing me talk about how much I really didn't like my old phone. Either way, I L-O-V-E my new toy. I've never been one to get overly excited about the latest fad gadget but WOW. I heart my iPhone.
It's been really cold here lately (and by "really cold" I mean the 30s/40s, but this IS Central CA, land of the 110 degree summers), so I've had a hankering to knit all sorts of warm accessories. I just finished a Trinity Stitch Hat (haven't even taken photos yet!), started a pair of my wrist warmers, and will be starting a neck warmer soon. So nice to not have Christmas knitting this year!
Happy Thursday!
PS - We still haven't tried the Absinthe, but we definitely will sometime this weekend.
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