FO Report

Pattern: Spring Forward by Linda Welch
Yarn: Estelle Arequipa
Needles: 3.0mm circular needles
Started: July 22nd 2008
Finished: August 18th 2008

Comments:What's not to like about these socks, I mean come on...they're ALPACA for fucks sake! (sorry, I get emotional when it comes to alpaca). The pattern was pretty idiot proof (as my ability to knit these proves :p) and was really simple to memorize so these were just easy to take anywhere...

FO Report

Pattern: Twisted Flower Socks by Cookie A
Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy in Happy Forest
Needles: 2.75mm bamboo dpn's
Started: May 18th 2008
Finished: July 22nd

Comments: I love the pattern. I love the yarn. These socks were my travel mates and they were great fun for long train rides - I particularly enjoyed the twisted cables.

Bad Karma!

So I got the confirmation. The fucktards delivered my application this afternoon. They want to pay me back for shipping. I told the nice customer service man where he could put his shipping and that I would rather they just gave me an opportunity to go to Japan...It's pretty hard to have a glass half full kind of perspective on a day like today...I just want to break shit...Anyhow, I really wanted to thank those of you who sent me really sweet messages or left me nice comments. It's really really appreciated!

In better news, my brother got a dog yesterday. Serge has cuteness competition since she (Mia) is a 10 month old chocolate lab with a face that makes everyone melt. He's seen her and he doesn't like her. I also think that organge cat kicks brown dog as...hehehe!

Next post...something happy!

Bad Karma?

I sent out my application for the Ship for World Youth. It was all perfect and everything. My letter of recommendation was great. I went to the post office yesterday morning. I confirmed that it would get there this morning using the super fast super expensive postage way. I got a tracking number. It's past midnight and envelope has not arrived to it's final destination yet. The deadline was 4 pm today. I feel bad for the Canada Post customer service person I speak to tomorrow. They've cost me an opportunity of a lifetime...

ASSHOLES!

I keep wanting to blame bad karma, but really, I just want to blame them. Don't worry, I won't be mean, it's not my style. But I'm really fucking pissed off!

**grumble grumble**

toodles...

hihihhi

On my way to see Hamlet 2...as a theater person this is the funniest concept I've heard of...ever!!!

I love...

...this movie...



Wong Kar Wai makes me happy. It all started with In the Mood for Love and then I was smitten. This man knows how to make a beautiful movie that moves me. Yes. They are about the yucky-love-stuff...but shit! He's a master!

Just watch it, you'll thank me...and you'll fall for both Jude Law and Norah Jones...

*siiiiiigh*

Just not feeling it...

I'm just not in the mood for much these days. I think it's the fact that the summer is winding down and that I miss my travel independence. At first I tried spending an afternoon in bed, but that's not what I wanted. Then I went to the gym. My body did NOT cooperate in that endeavor. I think that I just need to sleep a more restful sleep or something because my entire body is sore. Blech! I guess the cool thing though is that there's some sun! I am one of those who loves to sit in the sun and just read or soak in the rays...

And to think that I'll be in school in a week...

*sigh*

In knitting news, I'm almost done with the first sock of my Regia commute socks. I've also finished swatching for Thermal. It's going to be knit double stranded (thanks lady for the suggestion) on 3.0 mm. It's going to be nice and even though the yarn will be doubled, it's going to be fucking light! I guess that's the joy of knitting with fingering weight! I guess that I should get my ass in gear and charge my camera to share some of this with youz...hmm!

Anyhow...more soon!
Toodles

A week without blogging...

Ok so in my comments I got asked about the boy. To that I would reply that he is currently enjoying a long trip around the world and that the time we spent together was precious. Really. But I don't do long distance relationships and I think that things went down perfectly the way they did. He'll always be a great friend and really, who knows what the future holds...lol! (oh don't worry, I wallowed a great deal in the past month to be able to be this lucid)

Ok back to normal life.

I'm currently in a mode where I need things to move. I've been going out and spending a lot of time with friends but I'm also in the process of applying for a program called the Ship for World Youth. It's a leadership program that takes delegations from all over the world and puts them on a huge boat for 6 weeks. Basically there's a bunch of seminars and workshops about youth involvement, volunteerism and just the world generally. I want this sooooo badly! I feel like a kid who's going to throw a tantrum is I don't get in! But realistically, about 500 people apply and they pick 11 (!!!!!) for the canadian delegation but I don't care. I'll apply every year that Canada is invited until I get in. This year's itinerary is a simple one that only goes to Japan, Tonga, Vanuatu and New Zealand...you know...nothing special...NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I want this!!!!!!!!!! Anyhow, you'll all be posted on what happens if anything does.

On the knitting front, things are happening. I finished my Spring Forward Socks (need to post pics asap) and I couldn't help but start swatching for Thermal. I've wanted one since I saw the pattern. Looks so damn comfy! I've got 15 skeins of Rowan Rowanspun 4-ply and I'm liking it so far. It's a sticky yarn though so I'm guessing that it might be a little scratchy against the skin...we'll see after I block my swatches. Yes. I said block my swatches. And no. I'm not sick. I want to be a more skilled knitter and I'm doing my best to be proud of my projects...

Anyhow, I'm off and it won't be a week until my next post...

Toodles!

busy bee

As with all summers, I've been super busy since getting back from the France. I went back to my normal weekend job and I've also been replacing in day camps in my neighborhood. I love day camp. Soooo many pleasant summer memories! But since I don't have one group to myself, I keep having to readjust. For example, yesterday, I was with kids aged between 8 and 13. It was fun and active and they talk back, we argue, it's great. Then there was today. A whole day with 5-6 year old. Oy! Actually no, it wasn't what I was expecting at all but sheesh! These kids have the attention span of goldfish! Wow! Regardless that's why I haven't been posting much. When I get home, I just fall into my bed and pass out. This is also the reason for which there isn't much fibery content on the blog these days. I am knitting (shocking I know!) but it's just that nothing is moving significantly...maybe I'll be able to catch up in the next couple of days...

Speaking of the next couple of days...I will be running around Montreal like a chicken with no head looking for a fucking dress. Now I know, the expletive isn't REALLY necessary but the prospect of shopping is always daunting for me. So please, let us hope that the shopping gods are with me and that I'll find a ridiculously gorgeous dress for practically nothing in the first store I walk into...

LOL!

Toodles!

Recent obsessions...

There are some things that just grab my attention today and I thought that I should share them all with youz!

First there's this book series...


It's sooooo cheesy. It's bad. But I loves it! It's like Harry Potter gone vampire and with written with less literary skill...The preview of the movie is out and you can just feel the fromage-y-ness of it as well. Best vacation read for me this year!

Then there's the wonderful Twist Collective. I have to say that as a knitter, I feel fucking spoiled. There's great stuff in there plus it allows the designers to get their fair share of the bounty (ooh how metaphorical of me!). I like it. I like it a lot! I think that my first knit from it will be...these socks! Anyhow, I have some knitting to finish before I can start talking about new projects, and watch by the time I'm ready there will be another issue full of great patterns...oh the woe that is my knitting life...!

Ok what else am I seriously digging? Hmm... The gym! I know, it's shocking! But I went through a little lull but I'm back at it and I'm having a fan-fucking-tastic time. I'm trying to stay up with the couch to 5k program but at the same time, I allow myself a little space to improvise. I'm actually thinking that by the holidays I might be able to challenge myself to run 5k at the gym (because Buddha knows that no one runs outside here in December...then again there IS the whole global warming thing...).

Anything else...and then there's men... I think that's about it...

Feel free to share your summer loves!

Toodles!

hmm

bachelorette parties are funny! We got flashed by some guys (who obviously wanted to show their junk tonight), got free drinks and more than anything, I had a wicked time with some friends I hadn't seen in a long time. I seriously look forward to next weeks wedding. It'll be good. I have no doubt! Now if only I could find something to wear...

Whew!

...and I'm back and somewhat rested...

I've been replacing staff in the day camps in my neighborhood and even though I love it, going to La Ronde (Six Flags) twice in a week is NOT my idea of taking it easy. Anyhow...

What's been going on here? Well not much really, I'm looking for flatmates/a flat so that Serge and I can get our groove on by ourselves. It's seriously time for me to fly on my own again. Don't get me wrong, I love my family, but they're a heavy burden and I want to be my own priority right now. (LOL I love how I don't think anyone in blogland would need that justification...I guess I need it for me!)

What else, well the Olympics have officially started. I've decided to boycott the opening and closing ceremonies because there's a lot of stuff that I just don't agree with. As opposed to many other boycott-ers, I'm not boycotting the actual games though. I don't think that the athletes (who work hard as hell to represent their countries) deserve to be ignored. Let's not forget that the Olympics are a moment where we often witness great moments of human compassion and greatness...

Since the Olympics are on, you're damn sure that there would be a knitting event! I'm definitely ravelry-olympic-ing. I'm going to be kicking some serious WIP ass. I can't believe how many almost done projects I have...sheesh! Anyhow, wish me luck!

Pics of stuff to come next post!

Toodles