Nice

• I wouldn't have done it if there hadn't been a group of females around me.

• Good thing it had a lot of cream in it; otherwise it would have been a much bigger mess

• Ribbit! Ribbit!! Ribbit!!!

• Caffeine - a new best friend!

• Dream In Minis

• Timing is everything . . .

• "If I had a dollar for everytime I said that word I'd be a very rich woman!"

• It's funny the way things work out sometimes

• This is a test. This is ONLY a test.

• Blessings are something to be counted often

• It's on vacation and doesn't seem to want to come back

• I have found heaven! Can you tell me how I take-up permanent residency?

• If you don't ask, you don't know for sure

• It was like old times, but with new friends

Until later . . .

In Need Of . . .

The Official Sock Yarn Blankie Square Count for June 29, 2010:

Squares Needed: 736

Squares Knit and Stitched Together: 730

Remaining Squares Needed:6


I've been so focused on finishing socks lately that blankie has received barely any attention. Yes, it's more movement than the prior week, but still barely any. I'm not sure why I'm slowing down on this project - I just am. Hopefully, that will change - soon.

Until later . . .

Peace and Quiet

I'm literally sitting here in dead silences (ok, maybe not totally dead silence, but pretty close to it) feeling an overwhelmingly sense of peace and quiet.

It's a lot different than my day started. The morning best put was chaotic. I woke up to the blaring of my alarm- something I haven't done in ages! Made a pot of coffee that I had to dump-out (once again) because I was racing out the door. Of course, only to buy a small (and I mean very small) coffee about an hour and a half later. A cup of coffee which I ended up wear more of on my nice white top than I actually got to drink.

The day as a whole flew by and I was glad to make it home earlier than I had originally anticipated. Well, sorta home. Or, at the very least in the general physical area of home. I didn't actually enter "my home" until almost two hours ago.

When I finally "arrived home" tonight I had a treat waiting for me in my mailbox. Oh how I love it when I have something other than bills in there!!! With much anticipation I opened my package. Its contents made me laugh, tear up a bit and gave me an all around fuzzy feeling. (Yeah, I realize this is the point you think "Great! Here she goes again with all her sappy stuff.)" But, really, I couldn't have thought of a better way to "end" the day.

Well, expect for this. Sitting here in peace and quiet. Relaxing. Just taking in the simple things before life gets hectic and complicated . . . once again.

Until later . .

Socktacular Saturday (Sunday Edition): Summer Ambition Update

I can't believe I've left the whole month of June go by without a "Socktacular Saturday" post. It's not that I haven't thought about it - one thing or another has prevented me from writing them. So, here's hoping for a better July!

This month I've only made two pairs of socks. Well, almost two pairs - but I'll get to that.

First off, I made my first pair of Cookie A. socks. They were the BFF socks. I made them out of Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock yarn in the colorway of Rainbow and call them my Rainbow Brite socks.



Don't you just LOVE 'EM!? I do!!! Oh, and check out the cables . . .




This sock was the first time I did any sort of real cable on a sock. Yeah, I've done left- and right- twist stitches on socks before, but in my humble opinion those are more for outlining than they are cables. This was a bit more difficult to knit while I was sitting in traffic because adding a cable needle into the mix while driving just scared me.

During the course of making this sock I had to learn to get creative with what I used for a cable needle at times. Making this sock also backed-up my sock knitting process a bit as well. At one point I left the project bag tehy were in, along with the socks, a local coffee shop a knit group I attend meets at. Due to scheduling conflicts I could not get my bag, and socks, back until the next meeting. That caused me to lose a week.

In theory, I was going to use my time to start on the second pair of socks - Twinkleberry by Beth LaPensee. My original inspiration for making this sock was this post by Peaches 'N Purls.

I originally found her project because she used the same yarn brand and type I was planning on using - Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine. Yes!!! I'm finally making Alpaca socks. I've been warned against it since Alpaca is VERY warm, but figured since it's a lace pattern. Or, as I describe it - socks with air conditioning. Thus far, I have one and 1/4 completed. I had to frog the first sock two a few times. I figure if I do nothing but work on these socks I can finish by Wednesday night. Which means they would officially be June socks.



Ok, this picture doesn't do the pattern justice, but for now it will have to do!


So, one month down and two pairs of socks completed. Maybe, hopefully, July will be a fruitful month for sock knitting.

Until later . . .

Picture Perfect Friday - Week Three

This week seemed like it was going to be challenging at first, but I capture all the images in one way or another. This week there were two shots that I had two submissions. Though I only submitted one, I will post both of them here.


Yellow Sunglasses




Prior to getting this shot, I got this one . . .




Animal Crossing Sign

For the life of me I couldn't think of a place I'd find a animal crossing sign. So, I improvised.




"Welcome To" Sign


This is the picture that lead me to the sheep shearing demonstration.





Swing




Pink Flamingo

There were two on this one. This is what was submitted . . .



. . . and this is what I wanted to submit, but knew would be expected of me (not that anyone is keeping track) . . .




Well, another week has passed and I've been thinking all week what I'm going capture for the week four list.

Until later . . .

What's My Color?

(This post was for the blogging project entry dated Thursday, June 16, 2010)

I have a few friends who knit and blog and we’ve decided to embark on a blog project that has nothing to do with knitting. We’re going to take turns coming up with a topic every Thursday and we each have to blog about it by the end of that day and post links to each others’ blogs so that people can see our different perspectives on the same topic.

This week, Shara @ Desperate Madness wanted to know . . .

If you were a color, what color would you be?

Back in 2005/2006, a coworker of mine introduced me to the idea that our leadership styles and personalities can be summed up by 4 simple colors. A bit of a crazy notion, but I was willing to bite and see what happened.

It started when she sent me a story provided to her by Truecolors Careers about Margaret Cho and her personality color. My coworkers request was simple - 1) Print out the story so she could potentially incorporate it into a presentation she was giving (she was visiting from another location so she didn't have printer access) and 2)If I was so inclined, fill out the on-line personality assessment. She was going to be doing the same and we thought it would be interesting to compare and contrast the results.

When it came time to think about how I would approach today's Thursday topic, I thought of this personality assessment and thought I would revisit it. Honestly, I don't remember the results from the first time I took it, so I unfortunately don't have anything to compare current day results too.

After filling out the questionnaire I received these results:

"You are type: Blue"

My personality assessment breakdown was:

Blue: 12 Green: 10

Gold: 9 Orange: 5

The next question is, what does this all mean. Before getting into the specifics of each color according to this assessment tool, it's important to note that the web site points out the secondary colors express how you express your primary strengths.

So, first things first - I'm Blue. According to the Truecolors Careers personality assessment blue individuals:

"BLUE - To Love and Be Loved

Your heart-felt communication style creates peace and harmony in the workplace. You know how to bring out the best in others. As a Blue personality you are gifted with tremendous people skills.

You're a heart felt communicator who has a strong need to make a difference in the lives of other people. This strength is immediately noticeable in the way you make connections and bring out the best in those you encounter. People usually feel relaxed and comfortable in your presence.

You love to build self-esteem and make others feel good about who they are. You can easily motivate and inspire people to make changes in their lives and reach their potential."

So far, I'm thinking there might actually be something to this . . .

As for my secondary colors (how I execute my primary strength):

"GREEN - Value Knowledge - I'll think about it

You are an exceptionally creative problem solver who brings your ability to think outside the box to the workplace. You are a conceptual, analytical, and logical thinker. To you knowledge is power and your insatiable thirst for understanding and information is what drives you. You are an incredible problem solver but once the goal is accomplished you lose interest and need to move on. The challenge is in the ideas and not the details or implementation of your creations. Leave those things to another type that enjoys doing these things.

You are an independent worker who detests routine and prefers to work alone on projects and you often gravitate toward leadership roles."

For the most part I will say, "Keep talkin' . . ."

"GOLD - Plan It

You are conventional. You are the pillar of strength and have high respect for authority. You like to establish and maintain policies, procedures, and schedules. You have a strong sense of right and wrong. You are naturally parental and dutiful.

You are good at things that require organization, dependability, management, and detail. You need to be useful and to belong. You are the sensible, stable backbone of any group. You believe that work comes before play."

I'm not sure about all of this, but it some of it sounds familiar.

And last, but certainly not least . . .

"ORANGE - Where's the Action

You are courageous. You act on a moment's notice. You see life as a roll of the dice, a game of chance. You need stimulation, freedom, and excitement.

You value action, resourcefulness, and courage. You are generous, charming, and impulsive. You show affection through physical contact."

Ummm . . . maybe???

Of course, as you might imagine, for a nominal fee you can purchase electronic booklets that explain each color in greater depth. However, I've opted not too. At the end of the day I am taking this all with a grain of salt. Overall, I felt it was an interesting way to look at the topic of "What color are you?"

Now that you know what color I am, please visit the blogs of the other participants of this project and see what colors they are:

Jenn @ Charmingly Random

Mel @ Me!!!

Shara @ Desperate Madness

Until later . . .

Woollapalooza - Part 2

As I mentioned yesterday, the booth promoting how awesome wool is and the spinners were nice as well, but not the best part of the Woollapalooza that I happened upon Saturday.

Once I decided I need to pry myself away from the spinners due to the fear I might pick up a new addition, I was quickly drawn to a crowd sitting on some bleachers right by where the sheep are kept. "What was going on?" I thought to myself. That's when I saw this . . .






Did I mention I had died and gone to wool heaven???

Yes my friends, that is wool from a sheep that had been sheared just moments prior. After that demonstration they pulled out a lamb to get a hair cut as well.




This however didn't leave as impressive of a coat . . .



After the demonstration, I asked the the shearer, whose name is Harold Davis, a few questions. Well, I just intended for it to be a few questions. About an hour late we were still talking. I learned a lot about shearing sheep and the industry - amongst other things - from that conversation. Harold asked me if I had seen the full-grown sheep or just the lamb being sheared. "Just the lamb," I told him. Given my interest level he recommended I come back for the next demo. Trust me, there was NO way I was going to miss it.

(Please note: This is ammature video taken with an iPod. I am all too aware of the "specialness" of this video.)





From my earlier conversation, Harold had mentioned some important things to remember when handling a sheep. Stay relaxed with them. However, as you can see from this video, some have attitudes and when that happens you have to act accordingly. 

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to post the original footage which had a lot of good information about the progression of sheep shearing tools over the years, etc. (I will be posting this on my Facebook profile so if you are a FB friend keep an eye out for it!)

Here are some of the interesting facts I learned that day that I had to cut out of the original footage and from my earlier conversation:

• It takes 4 lbs. of wool to make an adult suit

• Sheep only have to get sheered once a year

• Amongst the processes the wool goes through post shearing, lanolin is extracted for use in various beauty products used day-in and day-out.

• Very little money is made off of a sheep's wool. Apparently, unlike many years ago, a sheep is more profitable being sold for slaughter and the sale of wool is a secondary revenue generator.

• A shearer usually gets $4/head.

• There is a wool mill in Illinois that is one of the largest mills throughout the country despite the fact that Illinois is not home to a large number of sheep


Aside from the many pictures and video I took, I was also given some wool to take home with me for show and tell . . .




And, this is what was left over the demo . . .



Since I could pretty much go on and on with pictures from the demo I think it is best I stop posting pictures.

It truly was an interesting and education experience - oh, and pretty damn cool! I'm glad that fate put me in the right place to see it.

Until later . . .

One

The Official Sock Yarn Blankie Square Count for June 22, 2010:

Squares Needed: 736

Squares Knit and Stitched Together: 727

Remaining Squares Needed:9

"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do" ~ Three Dog Night

Yes, I only added ONE square in the past seven day. When I think about it I do actually feel it's kind of sad - on a few levels - to think I only got ONE square done. The worst part was that I had to force myself to even make that one square. I even stopped once while making it and considered leaving it on the needles for another time.

So why only one? I've had other priorities knitting wise - and life wise. Hard to believe I would put other things in life before knitting I know, but truth be told knitting is not my life; it's just a hobby that I've chosen to write (obsessively) about.


So, there you have. This week blankie has experienced why ONE is the loneliest number. Hopefully that won't be the case during this coming week.

Until later . . .

Woollapalooza - Part 1

My original intention for the trip to my local zoo was simply to get a picture of their welcome sign for this week's photo contest. After snapping a few shots I decided to just take a moment, or two, to walk around. It's not a big zoo so I figure it would only take a few minutes.

Then, I happened upon this booth. . .




I would have to agree - wool is a FABULOUS fiber . . .



When I happened upon the spinners I realized my moment or two would be more like three - or four . . .



Love the idea of getting 'em hooked early on . . .





Oh! I've died and gone to wool heaven!!!

Yes, my friends, this weekend was Woolapalooza in my suburban oasis. Just after two simple booths I was elated many times over. Little did I know what I was about to find next just around the corner.

Stay tuned to find out!


Until later . . .

Picture Perfect Friday - Week Two

This week, the list of things to be photographed was a little less inspiring then the prior one. However I completed the list. The results are below.

White Flower




Something with "1999" printed on it

I knew keeping a newsletter from the non-profit I interned at in college would come in handy one of these days.




Zoo Animal

About a month or so ago I went to Brookfield Zoo (on of our local zoos) and took a bunch of pictures. (Yes, this is a picture that was taken prior to the contest. During the course of the week I found out this was allowed.) Since I had been to the zoo back in May I decided to pull from the photos I took that day rather than shooting new ones. I chose this photo because of a story I think of each time I see this image. It goes something like this:

I'm particually fond of Camels as I rode one during my trip to Israel in 2003. As PT and I leaned against the fence that separated the Camel from us a tour trolley came along. A the trolley passed us, the tour guide was mentioning interesting facts about the shedding patterns of Camels. After hearing those comments I said without even thinking, "I wonder if you can spin and knit Camel hair." As soon as I said that I looked at PT. He was just shaking his head with that, "I'm not surprised you just said that" look. It is because of my special kind of comment that I enjoy this picture even that much more than I already would have just because I have a fondness for Camels.




Fruit Tree

Yes, this is still a fruit tree - there just isn't any fruit yet!




Footprints

In honor of all the rain we keep having . . .




Another week, another five pictures. Can't wait to see what next week brings!

Until later . . .

Isn't That Its Purpose?

The Official Sock Yarn Blankie Square Count for June 15, 2010:

Squares Needed: 736

Squares Knit and Stitched Together: 726

Remaining Squares Needed:10

I was hanging out with a friend this weekend when I commented that I was cold. So, my friend threw blankie on my lap. I immediately took blankie off and put it aside. That's when I got asked the question - "Why did you do that? Isn't the purpose of that to keep you warm?"

Ummm . . . Ok, that was a good point. Made me wonder why I wasn't using it. So far, the only reason I can come up with is that in my mind since it's not finished it is not ready for usage. I mean, yes, it's close to the coveted 736 squares, but the fact is that I'm adding on to those squares. So, when I get to 736 sometime this week I will pause for a moment of recognition, and then keep going.

Oh yeah, then there is phase two of this project. Guess there will be many more blankie blog entries to come!

Until later . . .

A Special Kind of FAIL

Hmmm . . . Maybe I should have rinsed off the dish washing soap before I put the pan into the dish washer.




Load of suds!




Rinse cycle aftermath.

Until later . . .

Picture Perfect Fridays - Week One

A few weeks ago when I started making socks again I dusted-off my camera so I could take pictures of my creations. After shooting two or three pairs of socks I decided the subjects of my photos were becoming a "tad" limited.

Just around that time, I was sent a link to a weekly photo contest that would be taking place throughout the summer. It's kind of set-up in a scavenger hunt sort of fashion - here's a list things; now go take pictures of them.

After some consideration, I've decided to post the prior week's pictures on this blog each Friday. The photos below are from the first week.


American Flag

They didn't say what type of flag . . .



Cupcake

YUMMY! Minty goodness!



Umbrella

This is one of those shots that proves how far I will go to get a shot. It was taken at a retention pond just after it rained. Let's just say Y-U-C-K! It was wet and gross out there. If I could have come back on another day I would have. However, that was the only time I had to do it before the deadline. It wasn't exactly the shot I had envisioned when I choose the location as there was a huge pool of water prevented me from getting to my intended lo-cal, but I think it still turned out nicely.

Thank you S for lending me the umbrella! I love the "rainbow brite" feel and "pop" it has.



Sunset



Polka Dots

The challenge with this shot was how to shoot polka dots in an interesting and creative way. I didn't want it to be just a photo of polka dots. Personally, I think I succeeded.

Thanks to Banana for lending me her clothes. (Just as you asked, I didn't wear them.)



That's all - for now. This week's list is a bit more challenging to find let alone photograph in an interesting manner. So, it will be interesting to see how those pictures turn out!

Until later . . .

Express Yourself

My frog pond these days has been more on the half-empty side then half-full end.

In an effort to make some waves, and see if I can fill it up again, I suggested the topic of "One of my favorite parts about my life is . . . " for this week's Thursday post.


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Recently, there has been a lot of discussion around my love-hate relationship with writing. On several occasions I have mentioned to BFF, and some select others, that I was considering not blogging anymore. After some back-and-forth word on the matter BFF asked if I felt so passionately about putting this blog to rest why did I continue to post entries. (Leave it to her to be so direct.) After ruminating over her question and giving it the consideration it deserved I came with my answer. I continue to post on this blog because it allows me an outlet to be creative and experiment with different types of writing styles.

After explaining myself to her, I began to reflect on all the different creative arts I've participated in over my lifetime. With the exception of two short periods in my life, there hasn't been a significant period of time I wasn't active in the creative art insome way, shape or form:

Dance. Song. Music. Theater. Art. Culinary. Textile. Composition.

At any given time in my life I have participated in at least one of the above activities. From as early as 3/4-years-old I was taking ballet lessons. In elementary school I learned to play the violin and in jr. high I sang in my school's concert and show choirs, worked behind the scenes on my school's plays directing set changes and took tap dance lessons through our local park district. During summer school one year I took a baking class and also an art class - might I say how much I love pottery? In high School I was in the concert choir, on props crew and eventually an editor on the yearbook staff.

I was an Advertising/Public Relations major in college . . . which meant my whole college career was about creativity.

As an adult, though my opportunities to participate in creative activities haven't been as structured, I have still make it a priority to seek out creative outlets such as taking comedy improv classes, embracing photography and, yes, knitting (did you think I would forget that one?). (Just to name a few things.)

As I look back, I realize that I was blessed with the opportunities to express my creativity. I was blessed to have parents that were able and willing to provide me with the chance to learn more about whatever creative discipline my little heart desired. And, I was blessed with the ability learn and develop these skills.

As for my answer to BFF's question . . . I'll save that for another post in the near future. (I promise!)

With all that said that I humbly state: One of my favorite parts of my life is . . . that I have been given the chance to explore and express myself creatively.

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Now that I have shared with you "one of my favorite parts of my life," please take a moment to check out what my fellow bloggers had to say on this topic:

Jenn @ Charmingly Random

Mel @ Me!!!

Shara @ Desperate Madness

Accomplishment

The Official Sock Yarn Blankie Square Count for June 8, 2010:

Squares Needed: 736


Squares Knit and Stitched Together: 706

Remaining Squares Needed:30

Setting and achieving a goal is an interesting process.

You take something that seems totally out of reach and then, in theory, you work your ass off to fulfill that goal.

• When I was in high school I set out to prove that I wasn't stupid despite the obstacles I face with learning. When I graduated, I did so in the top 25 percent of my class.

• When I started at TCU, some of my credits didn't transfer the way I expected (believed) they should have. I felt I should get degree credits for the media writing class I had taken at my former university when the powers that be felt otherwise. I set out to get credit for that class and guess what happened . . .

• Oh, and don't get me started about the grammar, spelling and punctuation exam I had to take in order to be able to register for Media Writing II. However, my determination would not let up and I did what I had to do in so I could study AD/PR.

• The summer of 2002 I decided I was going to start running and that by the end of the season I would run at least 3 miles without wanting to keel-over. By the end of the season, and for the next year, or so I worked my way up to those 3 miles - and beyond.

I could go on, but I think you got the picture.

So, here I am, close to another finish line and for the first time I feel no sense of accomplishment as I have in the past. Odd, I know. Especially since many of those around me think what I have done is amazing. Happy Hooker was telling me this weekend how she shows everyone she knows the pictures of Blankie that are posted on Facebook. Others tell me how excited they are for me.

For the first time in my life I don't feel that sense of accomplishment as I'm nearing the completion of a goal. Being in this place and feeling this way is foreign to me. It's odd and uncomfortable, but maybe it's a good thing. Maybe it's a good thing because for the first time the odd and uncomfortable doesn't upset me as it use too and that in and of itself is an accomplishment.

Until later . . .

What Would Emily (Post) Do?

I was presented with an awkward situation yesterday.

One that I knew was possible at any point in time, but had in fact gotten far too comfortable believing would never happen. NEVER - that should have been my first red flag.

My heart and head were at odds with one another. So much so that I felt compelled to mention what had happened to a friend later that day. Not expecting any opinion on it, they shared with me how they would have handled the situation.

The advice was what my heart really wanted to do. However, I had taken the rational advice my head was giving me at the time.

When all is said and done it is what it is. I recognize I say that because I can't go back and change things. Additionally, maybe, just maybe, I honestly believe somewhere in the bottom of my heart that my course of action was actually the best one even though the majority of it felt otherwise.

I was once told that things happen in your life for a reason. That people come in and out, and possibly in again, for a reason. That situations occur possibly as a test to see if we've grown and learned. I'm not sure if that is the case here or if I believe that at all, but if that is the case I would like to know. . . did I passed? If it's not, then I guess it's just a matter of time before the next awkward situation presents itself and I will revise my approach.

In the meantime, I continue to reflect on what the "proper" etiquette for this situation is and begin to wonder - WWED?

Until later . . .

Connections

This week, Mel @ Me!!! asked us this week to write about the longest relationship we've had with someone that we had never met.

The existence of virtual friendships (relationships) I believe has been around for sometime. At first I'm inclined to say the internet is solely responsible for virtual relationships, but then I think of when people use to write letters and send them to their pen pals. I would imagine the frequency of interaction wasn't as often, but still in some cases it could have been the case they were writing to others they didn't know "in real life."

As for how this topic fits into my world, I would say my friend Yelper is the longest friendship/relationship I've had with someone that I haven't met, but I've already written about them. So the topic was amended. The group was also given the option to discuss the strangest way you've ever met someone.
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About this time last night, I was making my way over to kittibean's house for a slumber party of sorts. See, we weren't planning on sleeping. We all planned to get up early for an annual anniversary sale at a local yarn store today. (Think Black Friday for knitters.) Since we had to get up earlier than the crack-ass of dawn, kittiben figured why not get together and knit all night/morning until it was time to leave. I had gone back and forth all day as to whether I was going to go to the pre-sale gathering. It was over 20 years ago the last time I tried to stay up all night. I didn't know if I had it in me.

As I alluded to above, I did go to the gathering, and I'm very glad I did. It gave me an opportunity to get to know those in attendance better. I mean, it's not like I hadn't even hung out with them. However, the extended period of time gave us plenty of time to cover all sorts of topics of conversation. No holds barred people. Not to say we keep our public conversation tame; on the contrary I can't tell you the number of people we've scared off. It's just that there was a layer of each individual that got peeled back as the hours passed. (Or at least that is my feeling). Over the course of those hours I got to know these individuals better than I had in the weeks (months) I have known them which made me glad I decide to participate in this crazy gathering.

Before I sign off I want to touch on one more thing. A majority of my friends over the past couple of years have been made through knitting activities. When I share this with my non-knitting friends I sometimes get a look or reaction of - "Dear Goodness! Is that all she has in her life?" Like it's a bad thing I have found a channel in which to meet new people. Though this hobby of mine isn't the only thing I have in my life, it is the thing that has facilitated some of my most important friendships I currently hold. It has also given me the opportunity to meet some of the most lovely, caring and talented people ever. No, like anything else, not every knitter fits this description. However, overall I would say it's close to being the rule and not just an exception. So, if this were the only thing in my life I would be fine with that because I would know I was surrounding myself with some wondering individuals.

Now that you've heard my interpretation of this topic, please take a moment to read what my fellow bloggers have to say:



Jenn @ Charmingly Random
Mel @ Me!!!
Shara @ Desperate Madness

A Free Doughnut

Makes a regular day . . .

. . . a good day!

Happy National Doughnut Day June 4th to all!!!

Until later . . .

It's Back!

• Four in four - a new record

• Never expected it, but she was able to keep her mouth shut when it mattered the most.

• Pasty white is a thing of the past . . . at least for the next three months it is!

• I could act in a passive agressive manner, but I choose to take the high road.

• Of all the places a grammar error showed up and it was me of all people who caught

• At least I know it works, now I just need to get it oriented correctly.

• It went viral and I was not prepared for that

• It's like they don't want us to drive anywhere

• Maybe the best way to decide is to just flip a coin

• So much irony; so little time!

• A photo project that involves yummy food - life is tough sometimes!

• Demo Day

• Still lookin' for that decoder ring; I'm sure I left it somewhere around here.

• In this case it's definitely not what you know, but who you know!

Until later . . .

Just Stats

The Official Sock Yarn Blankie Square Count for June 1, 2010:

Squares Needed: 736


Squares Knit and Stitched Together: 690

Remaining Squares Needed: 46

Until later . . .