Really big fat sigh of relief

Wholy crap! I'm going to this Yarn Fest with the ladies from the knitting thing, and it's my first border crossing. We're leaving on saturday morning and I found out yesterday that my dear old passport is EXPIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!! What to do? I've just spent the past few days calling the border incessantly and the passport office. Seems that as a Canadian, I can go to the States with a valid ID...but which one??? If I could have filmed myself this afternoon, running around like a chicken with no head, it would have been hilarious I tell you! First I called the passport people, they can make a new passport in 24 hours only if it's an emergency (to me, yarn is an emergency but the guy seemed to think I was kidding...), then I talked to a nice lady at Canada Customs...come to think of it, she was as nice as a root canal but, she gave me the # to the US Customs. Now THEY are hard to get a hold of. I put on my nice sweet voice and asked the nice man what I could bring as ID. To the sound of him, I could bring a paper signed by my mom and it would work, he made me nervous...so when I pack later, I have to remeber to bring everything that I own that could stipulate that I'm Canadian, so far I think I'm up to like 9 pieces of ID...Who knows, this could become funny...Oh goodness I hope I don't get stranded at the border...EEK!!!!

On the knitting front, the first sock is officiallt finished, I'm going to focus on Calpotis a little cause it's been neglected due to my amazing(hum hum!) sock accomplishment :)

Happy Knitting...and wish me luck with the scary people at the border!!!!!!!!!

New baby syndrome

I haven't been knitting much because I have a new baby...yes I know it's terrible to neglect my yarn because of a new computer, but I guess I'm just a geek that way :) Other than that...well the Canadians won last night against the Leafs so that's nice...I'll post later anyhow because I got a great giftie package from my Secret Pal, so pics are in order. Just think really REALLY soft baby alpaca...mmmmmm...alpaca...

Happy knitting

Last night I was lucky as heck to see an amazing play called "Bekkanko-Oni" (funny ogre). It's all in Japoneese but I understood the whole thing(i think) cause I was too close to read the subtitles which were all the way at the to of the stage. Anyhow, it was beautiful and well-acted and the music was amazing and did I mention it was beautiful! It made me want to learn about the culture and mostly about theater in Japan. I think there's a class at UQAM on Japaneese theater...anyhow...

Following my excursion, I went to the knitting thing at Second Cup and had some fun...as always! I must say that I was quite proud to show off THE sock but found out that I'd messed it up a little BUT, as my mom(hihi) always says, there are no mistakes, only elements that make it unique. She's quite wise that mom of mine...I wonder why it didn't pass through into my genes (I typed in "jeans"...I'm that silly today). Anyhow, the second sock will be different and the gusset decreases will be in the right place, or anyhow, I hope that they will be...

Happy knitting!

An amazing victory for meeeeeeeeeeeee!

Although the title of this "blog entry" sounds quite pretentious, do no think that I don't mean it :) I have accomplished what I used to think could never be accomplished...I MADE A SOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, it's nothing huge, but to me, it was like a mountain in my knitting valley (hehehe) that I had to accomplish. So forgive my gloating but I'm freaking happy! Obviously, I can't wait to finish the second sock so that I may post an amazing (!) pic of me wearing socks ( I can hear you all cheering...lol). So that was my great news of the day!

Eventually, I will come around to take some pics of the other projects I've completed or that are still WIP's but I don't want to give anyone (!) false hopes so they'll be here eventually.

Tonight I'm going to see a play, I know it has nothing to do with knitting, but theater is my first love so I'll probably have tons to say about it later tonight or tomorow. The play is called "Bekkanko-Oni" and it's from Japan :)

Happy knitting

Forgot to mention this

I was reading the blogs of my fellow Montreal knitters and I really wanted to write something about our knitting "things". I have yet to babble on and on about them, but really, they're quite enjoyable. It's funny how most people assume that in a knitting group all we do is talk about granny stuff, but really, who would've thought that we'd sit in a coffee shop, knit and talk about some guy and a frozen chicken (don't ask, I still don't believe it). It's a really nice time to just sit and laugh and shoot the shit about everything which I must say, everyone needs once in a while (in my case about once a week is good). So if by any chance there are any Montreal knitters reading this, grab your WIP's and come join us, it's soooooooo much fun and a superb way to learn more about knitting.

- There are no silly knitting questions, only silly people who knit. - Me :)

Happy knitting

Something to think about...

You Are 60% Weird

You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right?But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks!

How Weird Are You?

I got this from href="http://knitstricken.blogspot.com">Mona

For my secret pal :)

At the request of my lovely secret pal, here are the answers to the questionnaire!

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
Nope, not at all, if it's yarn-related, I like it. Of course I'll never say no to anything soft and gorgeous but it's allllllllll good!

2. Do you spin? Crochet?
Neither, I'm still trying to get good at just knitting...

3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.)
Other than dairy products...nope...

4. How long have you been knitting?
It'll be a year in October

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No I don't

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
I love almond, green tea and cucumber smells, anything subdued and not to girly is nice for me.

7. Do you have a sweet tooth?
What self-respected woman doesn't? lol!

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I pretty much stick to knitting...

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I love music, in all it's forms(MP3, Cassettes, CD's,...)

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
All colors are great for me except anything with too much yellow cause it washes me out although, i would have nothing against yellow sock...hmmm...

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I'm happily engaged to my super-sweetie! I don't have any pets unless an alpaca scarf counts...

12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know)
To be happy and successful doing what I love, if it involves some knitting, I'll just be happier!

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
So far, I would have to say that baby alpaca has made me happy, but I don't feel like I've tried enough things to designate a favorite yet.

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
No such thing!

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
Scarves, I'm about to start working on the 3rd one since summer has started.

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Scarves, they can be as simple or as intricate as I please. But i haven't made a super amount of things yet.

17. What are you knitting right now?
I'm currently making Clapotis by Kate Gilbert and a cabled sweater from last fall's Rebecca mag.

18. What do you think about ponchos?
Not for me but I don't discriminate.

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
I loved working on circs but I always end up using straight needles...

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
All of the above but bamboo is my fav.

21. Are you a sock knitter?
I've tried and it didn't work out so well but it's my next project.

22. How did you learn to knit?
My boyfriend taught me how last fall.

23. How old is your oldest UFO?
The two projects I'm working on right now.

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
Roo from Winnie the Pooh and I love all things feline.

25. What is your favorite holiday?
Since my birthday doesn't count, Christmas no contest.

26. Is there anything that you collect?
Other than projects I'd like to try...DVD's

27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
None

28. Any books out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Nothing really, but I'm always looking for something good and edgy and fun.

29. Any patterns you have been coveting, but haven't bought for one reason or another??
Um, not really, I'd like to make the Sophie Bag but thats about it...I get most of my inspiration from mags and books.

30. What are your foot measurements, and what kind of socks do you like?
I have a standard 11 and a bit inch foot(ginormous, I know) and I love any knid of socks, the sillier, the better!

Bus knitting and other thoughts

I was on my way to school this morning, chilling on the 24 Sherbrooke, watching the scenery and being watched closely by my fellow communters...Oh yeah, I was knitting. I am still fascinated at the looks of shock/awe/confusion of people when they see someone knit on the bus. I thought it was funny, especially the little kid in front of me who seemed to want to touch some bébé alpaca for the first time. I wouldn't have minded if the kids hands weren't full of boogers...

In other news, I'm back at school which is crraaaaaaaaaaazy! I love it but it's keeping me busy and intelligent (me fail english, thats unpossible...)

Happy knitting

Thank you Deawn!

hihihihihihihihihi, I just found this on Deawn's blog:


Which Horrible Affliction are you?
A Rum and Monkey disease.

I've been knitting like mad for the past few days and was all motivated this morning to take pics of my WIP's and the ones that are done but of course, there are no more batteries in my camera...Booooo! Anyhow, the pics'll be up later!!

Happy knitting!