I freaking hate when that happens!!
Like, really a lot. See, I wanted to yarn but I didn't want anything that involved thought, so I pulled out some chunky yarn and started making a shawl. My coworker wants one. I thought I had enough. I did not. It's like a shawlette. Which fits me just fine, but she's a good five or six inches taller than I am. So I don't think it'll fit. And I would pop to the yarn store really quick after work and pick up another skein...except that it's supposed to be very yucky all day. And I'm sure that when it's time for me to leave work, I'll just want to get home safe and sound in one piece.
But I hate that the project is so close to being done and I just need one more skein. If it wasn't so treacherous, I would do exactly that. But it's shaping up to be really nasty, snow and freezing rain and sleet...the whole nine yards. I'm not looking forward to the drive in to work in a little bit.
And speaking of the weather...we had such a glorious day yesterday. I mean, really, absolutely beautiful. And it really lifted my mood. But now...yeah, yuck all over again. I'm just hoping it's not as bad as everyone says it's going to be.
At any rate, I ran out of yarn and the weather is crappy and I just want to stay in bed. But alas, I am that responsible adult type person, and off to work I go. To stew and wait for the day to be over, so I can white-knuckle drive home.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Don't Wanna
You ever just want to throw yourself down on the floor and flail away, screaming "I don't wanna!" like a three-year-old?
Good, I'm glad it not just me.
I get in these moods sometimes. When I don't want to go to work, and I don't want to yarn, and I don't want to write, and I don't want to watch TV and I don't want to read. I just don't want to do anything at all. And I resent the fact that I must do at least some of those things. I miss the days, sometimes, when I had no obligations and my time was taken up by naps and juice and cookies. I just want to throw myself down and have me a big ole tantrum, refuse to do anything necessary and just be.
Alas, when I wasn't looking, I grew up into a mostly responsible and semi-respectable adult. So I must go to work. And I must clean. And I must do all those grown-up, responsible things.
But I long for the days when I didn't have to.
I long for the days when I felt no guilt, when I had no responsibilities. And I mourn the loss, for I shall never have that again.
Fortunately, this only hits me sometimes. But today is a day that I want to scream, "I DON'T WANNA!" and then not have to.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Yep, I Did It
I bought a new laptop.
It needed to be done, really. Mine was getting a bit scary. Near the end of it's life. There were programs on there that I don't even know how they got there, and I'm not computer savvy enough to know if uninstalling it will create a critical break down.
Now, I knew I needed to get a new one and I was saving towards it. And when I went out Saturday night, it was not with the intent to get a new one. Actually, it was with the intent to help Sis pick out one for her. I was going to be good, save some more, and do more research.
But the fact was, I knew what I wanted. I really did. So when we were at the store and there was a sale for a particular bundle of the exactly what I wanted and needed, well...yep, I did it. I bought a new laptop.
Sis, incidentally, got the same one.
The fun part? It's touch screen. Which I didn't think was necessary, really, but it was the one on sale. So it's all exciting and shiny and new, and even though it's taking a bit of getting used to, I'll get there before long. Hardest part is learning the quirks of the new OS. Ah well, that's why God made the internet. When I don't know how to do something, I'll just look it up and someone somewhere will tell me how.
Getting used to the new keyboard is also a bit of a challenge. But it's not so different. Just the spacing is slightly off. And there isn't any clicking as I hit the keys. Very quiet.
But I'm very pleased with my purchase and I'm certain I'll be downright in love with it before too long!
It needed to be done, really. Mine was getting a bit scary. Near the end of it's life. There were programs on there that I don't even know how they got there, and I'm not computer savvy enough to know if uninstalling it will create a critical break down.
Now, I knew I needed to get a new one and I was saving towards it. And when I went out Saturday night, it was not with the intent to get a new one. Actually, it was with the intent to help Sis pick out one for her. I was going to be good, save some more, and do more research.
But the fact was, I knew what I wanted. I really did. So when we were at the store and there was a sale for a particular bundle of the exactly what I wanted and needed, well...yep, I did it. I bought a new laptop.
Sis, incidentally, got the same one.
The fun part? It's touch screen. Which I didn't think was necessary, really, but it was the one on sale. So it's all exciting and shiny and new, and even though it's taking a bit of getting used to, I'll get there before long. Hardest part is learning the quirks of the new OS. Ah well, that's why God made the internet. When I don't know how to do something, I'll just look it up and someone somewhere will tell me how.
Getting used to the new keyboard is also a bit of a challenge. But it's not so different. Just the spacing is slightly off. And there isn't any clicking as I hit the keys. Very quiet.
But I'm very pleased with my purchase and I'm certain I'll be downright in love with it before too long!
Sunday, March 9, 2014
2nd Anniversary!
For The Yarn Of It is two years old today! Huzzah!!
I sort of can't believe that I've been at this for two whole years! But it's been a positive and rewarding experience and I figure I'll keep at it. I've truly enjoyed the interactions here. And it's been a great place for me to vent my thoughts and frustrations, get some perspective, and share my love of yarn.
It's been a great two years and, as long as people keep stopping by to read, I'll keep writing.
Thanks for being here everyone. I can never put into words just how much it means to me!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Loose Ends
I sort of don't know what to do with myself today. If only this was always my problem, right? There's a lot that should get done. But mostly, I don't feel like doing anything at all.
The scratchy throat is no more...because I've got the full blown cold. Yep. It's really a wonder than I haven't been sick at all this winter. But now that winter is beginning to loosen it's hold--though they are calling for maybe a badass storm next week--that's when i get the sniffles and the coughing and excess phlegm. Too much info? Too bad. It's true. And though it's just a bit in my head and chest, it's given me a general sense of malaise and fatigue. Which I'm sure is contributing to my want to do nothing. Though, fortunately, I can still breath okay, even if I'm blowing my nose at regular intervals.
The BFF has the cold oogies too. We're supposed to get together this evening and we probably will anyway, despite the oogies. Unless the oogies grow and we, both of us, want nothing more than to sleep. Cause that wouldn't be exciting company. My usual Saturday nap, which almost always lasts two hours, may start earlier and go later. I always want to sleep when I don't feel 100%.
But there's yarning and words and books and I feel like I should be doing something, even though I don't feel like doing anything at all. Does that make any kind of sense?
Perhaps I'll just have a cup of tea--I have a new favorite thanks to a suggestion from a friend--and reassess then.
The scratchy throat is no more...because I've got the full blown cold. Yep. It's really a wonder than I haven't been sick at all this winter. But now that winter is beginning to loosen it's hold--though they are calling for maybe a badass storm next week--that's when i get the sniffles and the coughing and excess phlegm. Too much info? Too bad. It's true. And though it's just a bit in my head and chest, it's given me a general sense of malaise and fatigue. Which I'm sure is contributing to my want to do nothing. Though, fortunately, I can still breath okay, even if I'm blowing my nose at regular intervals.
The BFF has the cold oogies too. We're supposed to get together this evening and we probably will anyway, despite the oogies. Unless the oogies grow and we, both of us, want nothing more than to sleep. Cause that wouldn't be exciting company. My usual Saturday nap, which almost always lasts two hours, may start earlier and go later. I always want to sleep when I don't feel 100%.
But there's yarning and words and books and I feel like I should be doing something, even though I don't feel like doing anything at all. Does that make any kind of sense?
Perhaps I'll just have a cup of tea--I have a new favorite thanks to a suggestion from a friend--and reassess then.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Unbelievably Lazy
Really.
I've done nothing of consequence all week except for daydream and read. And really, on the whole, that's not really anything important.
Okay, so daydreaming is one of my favorite past times and I'm very, very good at it. And my mind goes off into fascinating places. And I really enjoy the daydreaming. And honestly, part of that is plotting, but still...nothing of importance in the grand scheme of things.
But you know what? I think that's okay. Every once in a while to do nothing at all, just spend the evenings with tea and my daydreams.
Oh, and somehow my clock radio got switched over to 24 hour format. I have no clue how. I don't know how to put it back. I didn't even know it was an option. Now, I have no problem reading military time and I don't even have to do the math, but every time I look at the clock in the evenings, for just a split second, it throws me. Oh well. If I can't figure out how to put it back, I suppose I'll get used to it.
And I'm staunchly ignoring the cold that is trying to attack me. It's nigh on miraculous that I haven't yet gotten sick all winter. So I'm gong for a perfect track record and pretending that there isn't a tickle in my throat and that I don't have the edge of a cough.
It seems to be working thus far.
I've done nothing of consequence all week except for daydream and read. And really, on the whole, that's not really anything important.
Okay, so daydreaming is one of my favorite past times and I'm very, very good at it. And my mind goes off into fascinating places. And I really enjoy the daydreaming. And honestly, part of that is plotting, but still...nothing of importance in the grand scheme of things.
But you know what? I think that's okay. Every once in a while to do nothing at all, just spend the evenings with tea and my daydreams.
Oh, and somehow my clock radio got switched over to 24 hour format. I have no clue how. I don't know how to put it back. I didn't even know it was an option. Now, I have no problem reading military time and I don't even have to do the math, but every time I look at the clock in the evenings, for just a split second, it throws me. Oh well. If I can't figure out how to put it back, I suppose I'll get used to it.
And I'm staunchly ignoring the cold that is trying to attack me. It's nigh on miraculous that I haven't yet gotten sick all winter. So I'm gong for a perfect track record and pretending that there isn't a tickle in my throat and that I don't have the edge of a cough.
It seems to be working thus far.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Lazy Weekend
Happy March everybody!
I had me a fairly lazy weekend. I did get conscripted to some impromptu babysitting while kind of wrecked my plans (of course). And I was a bit upset by that for a while. And two-year-old would not take his nap, which is strange because he's usually really, really good about that. Of course, when Sis took over again, he fell asleep in five minutes. Don't know why he was fighting it so hard for me!
But, pretty much, it was a lazy weekend. I took a nap on both days (seriously one of my guiltiest pleasures) and read some books. I watched a couple of movies. I wrote a little. Drank tea. I didn't yarn.
It snowed some more and I just grumbled at the sky. Usually, winter doesn't affect me so much, but this year, right now, I'm over it. I don't even need it to warm up so much as for it to stop dumping snow on us. Guess it's my own fault for living in one of the snowiest cities in the US. Last I heard, we came in at number 20. I suppose that means there are 19 places in the country that have it worse than I do.
But I'm ready for longer days and no snow. I'm ready for it to consistently be in the the 30s and 40s. I'm ready to not have to wear socks to bed...only to lose them in my sleep. :)
But it's March, and that means hope is on the horizon. We'll probably get snow on and off for at least the next month, but the end is in sight. And then it'll just be rain to deal with. I like rain. I like the way it sounds and smells. And you sure as hell don't have to shovel it!
It's still winter, but spring is coming. I'm not the most patient of people, but there's nothing I can do but wait. Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long!
I had me a fairly lazy weekend. I did get conscripted to some impromptu babysitting while kind of wrecked my plans (of course). And I was a bit upset by that for a while. And two-year-old would not take his nap, which is strange because he's usually really, really good about that. Of course, when Sis took over again, he fell asleep in five minutes. Don't know why he was fighting it so hard for me!
But, pretty much, it was a lazy weekend. I took a nap on both days (seriously one of my guiltiest pleasures) and read some books. I watched a couple of movies. I wrote a little. Drank tea. I didn't yarn.
It snowed some more and I just grumbled at the sky. Usually, winter doesn't affect me so much, but this year, right now, I'm over it. I don't even need it to warm up so much as for it to stop dumping snow on us. Guess it's my own fault for living in one of the snowiest cities in the US. Last I heard, we came in at number 20. I suppose that means there are 19 places in the country that have it worse than I do.
But I'm ready for longer days and no snow. I'm ready for it to consistently be in the the 30s and 40s. I'm ready to not have to wear socks to bed...only to lose them in my sleep. :)
But it's March, and that means hope is on the horizon. We'll probably get snow on and off for at least the next month, but the end is in sight. And then it'll just be rain to deal with. I like rain. I like the way it sounds and smells. And you sure as hell don't have to shovel it!
It's still winter, but spring is coming. I'm not the most patient of people, but there's nothing I can do but wait. Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long!
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