A Notion to Knit

Random Tuesday

1. I have not knit a stitch all day. Not a stitch. It's kind of weird since I've been knitting like mad the last few days. All of that knitting has been on Alhambra.

2. I am bummed about not being able to blog over the weekend. There have been so many stressful things this year that it feels like spikes popping up as we try to make our way through each day. It's really caught up with me in a big way, on top of how I normally struggle.

3. We've been eating simple, hearty meals lately. I think we both feel healthy as a result.

'night.

Tiger

... but somehow, all wound up, this cake reminds me of chocolate.

What I've been working on today ... Alhambra, very luxurious.

Green

a finished Grasshopper

dinner, the avocado was so good with the sourdough, olive oil and cheese.

'night

random wednesday

1. Today has been one of the most productive days I've had in awhile. That means I made it to the gym and did a light workout.

2. I also wound up the skein of Artyarns to finish hubby's Grasshopper socks. It actually doesn't look like a lot once it's been split in half. But, I'm not a good judge of looking and knowing so I'm sure it'll be fine. And really, I just needed a little bit more because they are already ankle length.

3. I started a cardigan the other day that I'll probably rip. My heart wasn't really in it to begin with. I do want the cardigan but I'm not so into the yarn. The thing is, this yarn has been knit so many times I can't sell it or trade it. And the color isn't a color I'm crazy about either but I'm determined to use it. It's Berroco Softwist (discontinued) in a dark purple and was probably one of the first yarns I bought that wasn't acrylic (or entirely acrylic, I can't remember and you know, the tired thing to look it up) after I learned to knit.

4. I made guacamole and happily found some hot serrano peppers for the guac. I'm so tired now that I suspect that may be dinner in its entirety. Really.

5. So, that's me for today. I hope you're having a good evening.

Destashing

Cotton Ease, half of it has found a new home. That really makes a big difference, the Cotton Ease was taking up half a bin by itself.

You Were an Outgoing Kid

When you were a kid, you had no problem expressing yourself. There's a good chance you started talking early - and never stopped! You had a lot of friends, and unlike most kids, you weren't shy around adults. You were well adjusted and confident. You enjoyed speaking up and participating.

What Kind of Kid Were You?

Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

I'm a little too excited about Netflix instant viewing through our Wii. We just got the disk and set it up Friday. Hubby's been watching a lot of movies. And tonight I've been back in nostalgia, watching a few of my Dad's favorites. Right now we're watching "Hudson Hawk." Really happymaking to me. So, our weekend was pretty quiet and laidback, I hope yours was too.

My eyes are heavy.

I'm so sleepy right now. The kind of sleepy that you don't realize until you're falling asleep and almost drop something on your face.

My excitement today was in getting a few chores done. They weren't what I'd planned for but still needed attention.

In knitting news, I found my Knit Picks Shadow yarn that I've been hoping to find. I'm curious about the Whisper Cardigan, though I'm not really sure yet. I think I'll wind a skein tomorrow to see.

'night

It rolls around so fast.

The weekend is here, it seems like it was just Friday like yesterday or so. I know that it'll slow down again though so for now I'll enjoy it. I hope you have good things planned and are having happy weather, too. Today was a gorgeous day and tomorrow is supposed to be more of the same. I'm hoping to get out and skate, although I do have a little chore list for tomorrow so we'll see.

There hasn't been much knitting going on this week. But, slightly knitting related I did get in on the sale today over at Lexie Barnes.

So, that's me for now. 'Night.