Goodbye 2009

Ah, the end of another year.  It’s been a good year, though, of that I am most sure.  I’ve accomplished many things, shared many joys, shed a lot of tears, and am ready to embark on the adventure that will be 2010! I think it’s fitting that I have one last project to share for [...]

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Burrrrr!

Wow, it’s been amazingly cold outside lately!  Walking out for a smoke at two in the morning has been a trying event, let me tell you.  On that subject, I want to announce that yes, I’m giving up the ghost and I’m going to really try to quit smoking this year.  In fact, I’m going [...]

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Manic Monday

Ah, Monday.  It is back to work, after a very wonderful Christmas weekend.  How will I survive the grind? Last night Emy was here for dinner!!!  Oh, how I miss my sister so much, since she lives in England.  I get to see her once a year, which is not enough for me, but I [...]

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Just Follow The Directions

Today was a good day – all be a chaotic one.  John was so surprised and happy to receive his flat screen.  Mom spoiled me totally and utterly, which was so unexpected.  I got some great yarn and books from John as well as an amazing antique bowl from my Uncle (he always gives me [...]

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Friday Fill-In

Merry Christmas, everyone!  Here’s my fill in, before I head to bed and tuck in! Friday Fill-In #156 1. My boots are from LLBean and are super warm. 2. I hope that someone makes it to Mars this century. 3. Imitation is NOT the best form of flattery. 4. You expect me to drink, type, [...]

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Happy Christmas

I want to take a minute to wish all of you a safe, merry, and cheerful Christmas!  On this Christmas Eve, take a minute to reflect.  Look back on the year, and see all that you are thankful for.  May all of the blessings in your life be many and more than you can count [...]

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Two-fer

Two FOs in one day … I’m on fire!  In all honesty, it was more of a day to finish projects that I’ve been neglecting.  The only thing on the needles right now is John’s sweater.  This means I’ll get to cast on something new tonight! Project : Wee Spinning Notions Bag Pattern : Felted [...]

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FO – December Socks

I am so proud of myself!  I have successfully met my goal of knitting one pair of socks per month for the year of 2009! This month’s pair comes from the lab, so to speak.  I was test knitting for Tina, working on a new sock pattern that she has written.  While it had a [...]

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Thinking Ahead

There are only eleven days left in 2009 … can you believe it? I’m not one to make resolutions, that’s for sure … but I’m starting to think about what I want to knit in 2010, and what skills I want to improve.  In a way, they are small resolutions, but more like goals to [...]

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Winter Wonderland

Last night, as I was preparing a Christmas feast for my friends, the weather forecast was calling for snow … and a lot of it!  Seeing as I had been having a tough go of it at work and have been totally stressed out, I decided to get my hair done! Later that night we [...]

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