Yeah, I had a stellar day yesterday. I felt special and lucky and cared for all day. Got some excellent presents. And teases about presents yet to come.
It's sort of hard to come down from that kind of high, to be honest.
But, sadly, I'm a grown up. And my special day is over. So it's off to work I go to do responsible adult things. But hope is alive! Because my birthday is stretched out this year and I'll get more party going on this weekend. Just getting together with some friends, but that's enough for me.
In case you haven't figured it out by now, I'm not much of a party animal.
In the meantime, I'm working hard on Izzy's shawl and I hope to finally finish it up in the next couple of days. It was a serious bitch to get all worked out. Not in the least of the problems was the fact that the pattern was originally in Swedish. With the help of some English translations, frogging it and starting over five times, and a bit of my very own crochet know-how, I've finally, finally, got everything sorted and know what I'm doing. Look for picture in the near future!
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Happy Birthday!
To me!
I figure I celebrate everyone else's birthdays here, might as well celebrate mine! lol.
Birthday's in my family are always special. The birthday person always gets to pick the dinner meal and cake, and then there are presents. My mother is making me spaghetti tonight, my absolute favorite, and I simply can not wait! It's going to be absolutely delicious!
I already opened one gift that was so kickass awesome I actually squealed out loud for a second.
But the important part is feeling special, and celebrating with my family and friends. I am very much looking forward to that part. It's gonna be a good day.
As a fun side note: My birthday gets stretched out this year. We're celebrating at work on Friday instead of today because we already had another birthday on Monday so this way, it's spread out a little. And then on Saturday, I'm getting together with some friends. Excellent times ahead!
I figure I celebrate everyone else's birthdays here, might as well celebrate mine! lol.
Birthday's in my family are always special. The birthday person always gets to pick the dinner meal and cake, and then there are presents. My mother is making me spaghetti tonight, my absolute favorite, and I simply can not wait! It's going to be absolutely delicious!
I already opened one gift that was so kickass awesome I actually squealed out loud for a second.
But the important part is feeling special, and celebrating with my family and friends. I am very much looking forward to that part. It's gonna be a good day.
As a fun side note: My birthday gets stretched out this year. We're celebrating at work on Friday instead of today because we already had another birthday on Monday so this way, it's spread out a little. And then on Saturday, I'm getting together with some friends. Excellent times ahead!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
The Shawl
The shawl was a big success! My coworker loves it a lot a lot. It actually keeps her warm, which is something she is not very often at work. Only...she gets a bit itchy when she wears it. :(
Now, it's acrylic yarn so there shouldn't be any of the issues that comes with wool and animal fiber yarns. But she thinks it goes beyond just rubbing against her skin itchy. We are both hoping that it's just from the manufacturing process and that a good washing will take care of the problem. She was nearly in tears when she told me this morning. And I felt super badly about something I made making her itch. I know itching. Itching is a part of my daily life (I have dermatographism) and I'm also allergic to a lot of things. So I feel horrible that it's giving her the itchies.
I really hope a wash in detergent made for sensitive skin will take care of the problem. I tried to keep an up beat face on it, and insist that a washing would take care of it, but inside, I'm devastated. It breaks my heart to think that she might not be able to wear it.
I'm trying to keep a positive frame of mind. But I still feel bad.
I'm trying to think if there's a yarn I can use if I have to remake it.
Now, it's acrylic yarn so there shouldn't be any of the issues that comes with wool and animal fiber yarns. But she thinks it goes beyond just rubbing against her skin itchy. We are both hoping that it's just from the manufacturing process and that a good washing will take care of the problem. She was nearly in tears when she told me this morning. And I felt super badly about something I made making her itch. I know itching. Itching is a part of my daily life (I have dermatographism) and I'm also allergic to a lot of things. So I feel horrible that it's giving her the itchies.
I really hope a wash in detergent made for sensitive skin will take care of the problem. I tried to keep an up beat face on it, and insist that a washing would take care of it, but inside, I'm devastated. It breaks my heart to think that she might not be able to wear it.
I'm trying to keep a positive frame of mind. But I still feel bad.
I'm trying to think if there's a yarn I can use if I have to remake it.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Goin' Shoppin'
No, not for yarn. I have plenty of that silly! I don't need anymore. Want? Yes. Need...not so much.
No, today is a day for clothes shopping. Which, despite the fact that I'm a woman, is not my favorite thing. In fact, it's very low on the list of things I like. But it needs to be done and, hopefully, the shopping gods are with me and I can find what I need, make my purchases and get out.
See, I'm not a big fan of the mall. Shocker right? It's always overly crowded and there are so many people that sometimes I get anxious. But I'm also not one that can buy clothes online. I need to see it in person, touch it, and sometimes try things on. I'm kind of short, so pants are usually a must to try on. Average length is usually too long, but petite length is often too short. So I have to see how they fit in the store. Were I to purchase these online and they didn't fit right and couldn't be altered, then I'd have to send them back and that's just a hassle. So to the store I go, because I really need to, and I've been putting it off long enough.
Fortunately, Sis is my wingman today and we always have a good time. She also knows my quirks and can tell when I'm getting overly anxious. Sometimes all it takes is for her to hook pinkies with me or take my hand, and I can calm down. (I sometimes wonder if people we pass when holding hands think we're together, but it's obvious by looking at us side by side that we are, in fact, sisters. Absolutely cut from the same cloth) Sometimes, she has to drag me off into a quieter store until I can get my bearings again. Either way, she's very good at keeping me grounded when the panic threatens to overwhelm. And we'll have lunch out, which is always fun. Sis and I, usually, get along like pancakes and syrup--even more so in the last few years--and we always have a good time.
We also have this game "Talk you in or talk you out." This is how the game works: when one of us is dithering about a purchase, the other asks "Do you want me to talk you into it or out of it?" If the answer is the first, we point out all the good things about the purchase, all the reasons it's necessary or a good buy. If the answer is the latter, we of course, point out all the reasons that it should be left on the shelf or rack, and sometimes physically drag the other away. It's good to have checks and balances because it's easy to overspend sometimes. We keep each other grounded when it comes to overspending. Most of the time, anyway :p
So shopping for me today and I'm actually sort of excited about it...even if I'd rather avoid the crowds at the mall!
No, today is a day for clothes shopping. Which, despite the fact that I'm a woman, is not my favorite thing. In fact, it's very low on the list of things I like. But it needs to be done and, hopefully, the shopping gods are with me and I can find what I need, make my purchases and get out.
See, I'm not a big fan of the mall. Shocker right? It's always overly crowded and there are so many people that sometimes I get anxious. But I'm also not one that can buy clothes online. I need to see it in person, touch it, and sometimes try things on. I'm kind of short, so pants are usually a must to try on. Average length is usually too long, but petite length is often too short. So I have to see how they fit in the store. Were I to purchase these online and they didn't fit right and couldn't be altered, then I'd have to send them back and that's just a hassle. So to the store I go, because I really need to, and I've been putting it off long enough.
Fortunately, Sis is my wingman today and we always have a good time. She also knows my quirks and can tell when I'm getting overly anxious. Sometimes all it takes is for her to hook pinkies with me or take my hand, and I can calm down. (I sometimes wonder if people we pass when holding hands think we're together, but it's obvious by looking at us side by side that we are, in fact, sisters. Absolutely cut from the same cloth) Sometimes, she has to drag me off into a quieter store until I can get my bearings again. Either way, she's very good at keeping me grounded when the panic threatens to overwhelm. And we'll have lunch out, which is always fun. Sis and I, usually, get along like pancakes and syrup--even more so in the last few years--and we always have a good time.
We also have this game "Talk you in or talk you out." This is how the game works: when one of us is dithering about a purchase, the other asks "Do you want me to talk you into it or out of it?" If the answer is the first, we point out all the good things about the purchase, all the reasons it's necessary or a good buy. If the answer is the latter, we of course, point out all the reasons that it should be left on the shelf or rack, and sometimes physically drag the other away. It's good to have checks and balances because it's easy to overspend sometimes. We keep each other grounded when it comes to overspending. Most of the time, anyway :p
So shopping for me today and I'm actually sort of excited about it...even if I'd rather avoid the crowds at the mall!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Awesome Day!
Had a truly spectacular day yesterday. The kind of day where a lot of good things happen and you sort of can't believe that everything is going your way.
And I capped the day off by going yarn shopping!!
I almost thought I was going to get yarn-blocked. When I went to the first store, the one I was sure would have the yarn I needed, they did not have it. I was a bit dumbfounded. I sort of stared at the section for a long moment, my gaze roving over the selection, certain I must have missed the right color. But nope. Eight other colors, but not the one I needed. And I'm not going to lie--for a moment there I was ready to grab four skeins of a different color and just start over. But I was smart, and went to another nearby craft store first. Thank goodness I did because they had the yarn in the color I needed. It was the perfect end to a perfect day!
I'm not quite finished yet, because I got tired and needed sleep. But I'll finish it later today!
And I capped the day off by going yarn shopping!!
I almost thought I was going to get yarn-blocked. When I went to the first store, the one I was sure would have the yarn I needed, they did not have it. I was a bit dumbfounded. I sort of stared at the section for a long moment, my gaze roving over the selection, certain I must have missed the right color. But nope. Eight other colors, but not the one I needed. And I'm not going to lie--for a moment there I was ready to grab four skeins of a different color and just start over. But I was smart, and went to another nearby craft store first. Thank goodness I did because they had the yarn in the color I needed. It was the perfect end to a perfect day!
I'm not quite finished yet, because I got tired and needed sleep. But I'll finish it later today!
Friday, March 14, 2014
WTF Mother Nature?
Tuesday was absolutely gorgeous: sunny, 50 degrees, balmy, beautiful.
Wednesday was a horrid snowstorm with 15 inches of accumulation.
Thursday was a bit snowy in the morning but sunny by the afternoon even if it barely broke into the teens.
Today? Today is supposed to be mid forties by the afternoon and gorgeous sunshine all day.
So I repeat, WTF Mother Nature??
At least I don't have to worry about driving my little car. And I can stop at the yarn store after work. Go straight to the right yarn, pick it up, and leave. No dawdling, no looking at other things. Only buy what I need and get out.
I'm desperate enough to get the project finished that it may just work out like that! Well, I can hope so anyway. I'm currently playing the game of which store do I want to go to that has the best chance of having what I need. I don't want to travel all over hither and yon. I figure I'll try the one out by work, because that's the first place I ever found it not online. Part of me thinks I should have just ordered it, but I was afraid of the whole yarn debacle that happened with Sis's yarn happening again. So I'll just stop at the store and pray they have it.
Really should have picked up some when I saw it at the store a few weeks ago. Ah well. Hind sight is 20/20 right?
So, yeah, pretty day, yarn shopping, Friday is shaping up to be pretty good.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Horror
Okay, yeah, so it snowed again. Still is, actually. And my poor little car doesn't like it when the weather is like this. It took me a long time to get home from work last night, but mostly that was because I had to take the long way 'round to avoid some pretty steep hills.
Can I just say, I'm ready for this winter to be over?
They are now calling for a light snowfall throughout the day today. But by this evening it's supposed to be clear. I sure as hell hope so. The beautiful days earlier this week, Tuesday in particular, were such a freaking tease! To be slammed with a storm seems entirely unfair.
Plus, I have to get to the yarn store and buy more yarn.
It probably won't happen tonight. I'm going to be ready to get home when this day is done. But tomorrow, for sure. Tomorrow, I'm going to the yarn store on the way home from work, picking up the skein (maybe 2) that I need and going home to finish that shawl. I will be greatly pleased when it is finished.
But until then, there is the horror of the snow. And I just desperately want that to be over.
Can I just say, I'm ready for this winter to be over?
They are now calling for a light snowfall throughout the day today. But by this evening it's supposed to be clear. I sure as hell hope so. The beautiful days earlier this week, Tuesday in particular, were such a freaking tease! To be slammed with a storm seems entirely unfair.
Plus, I have to get to the yarn store and buy more yarn.
It probably won't happen tonight. I'm going to be ready to get home when this day is done. But tomorrow, for sure. Tomorrow, I'm going to the yarn store on the way home from work, picking up the skein (maybe 2) that I need and going home to finish that shawl. I will be greatly pleased when it is finished.
But until then, there is the horror of the snow. And I just desperately want that to be over.
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