There's been a bit of knitting.
Lots of rearranging, cleaning, sorting, worrying, stressing, sleepless nights, anxiety, surface of the sun hot flashes...etc etc etc
There has not been enough knitting and way too much of the other stuff.
But...I managed to color my hair so at least when I look in the mirror every day, I don't see a woman who looks as old as she feels.
Seems there is drama everywhere lately, plus a visit from Honey, Spencer finishing out the quarter, and the annual apartment inspection (today actually).
I felt a brief moment of "down-timeness" this morning on the way into work. I was cruising on the leg of one of the Chili Socks and everything just felt all nice and chilled out.
That lasted about 5 minutes.
Tonight I am hoping for more chill time. All I need to do is wash my comforter, sit back, relax, knit and see what's on TV.
That's the plan anyway.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Reality and One More Thing I learned while riding my bike.
First, let's find out what I learned:
Ducks not only fly in a V-formation, they also swim like that. I spotted some ducks in the canal going full blast in a V. Spontaneously started humming Flight of the Valkyries. It was fun. They were cute.
Even little baby ducklings will swim in a V behind their Mama Ducky.
Now for some reality:
So I gave up on the cutting down of the broomstick skirt. Decided it wasn't going to look right. Broomstick skirts are long for a reason. Instead, I stopped in at Ross with Spence today. Found a cute mini-dress made of the softest t-shirt material ever. On other women, it would be a short dress, on me, it's mid-knee. Sigh. Anyway, it looks pretty good on its own and I'm sure it will look good over the compression pants. Even if it doesn't, I'll have a cute summer dress.
Happy Mother's Day to all my readers. Hug your Mom's close if you are blessed to still have them with you. Give them a big hug for me. Many mixed feelings tomorrow for us here in the Chaos. Sniff.
Ducks not only fly in a V-formation, they also swim like that. I spotted some ducks in the canal going full blast in a V. Spontaneously started humming Flight of the Valkyries. It was fun. They were cute.
Even little baby ducklings will swim in a V behind their Mama Ducky.
Now for some reality:
So I gave up on the cutting down of the broomstick skirt. Decided it wasn't going to look right. Broomstick skirts are long for a reason. Instead, I stopped in at Ross with Spence today. Found a cute mini-dress made of the softest t-shirt material ever. On other women, it would be a short dress, on me, it's mid-knee. Sigh. Anyway, it looks pretty good on its own and I'm sure it will look good over the compression pants. Even if it doesn't, I'll have a cute summer dress.
Happy Mother's Day to all my readers. Hug your Mom's close if you are blessed to still have them with you. Give them a big hug for me. Many mixed feelings tomorrow for us here in the Chaos. Sniff.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Did we miss something?
Yesterday morning, Spence and I were out waiting for the 6:12am bus.
Yes, I said 6:12am bus.
Cars were speeding all over the place. Three alone just through our apartment complex parking lot. At 6am. We maybe see one car per week at that time in the morning. Three in one morning. Hmmm.
People speeding up through yellow lights, speeding through green lights, not even slowing down to turn corners.
Were we walking that slow? No.
We then began to wonder if it was the zombie apocalypse and we should be running away or something. Looked round, nope, no zombies. I asked Spence if he was a zombie. He said "not yet, you?". Nope.
We looked up. No Motherships or Alien Invaders. No flaming asteroids screaming towards Earth.
Gas at the corner station: $4.29 per gallon (regular).
Fast forward to 6pm.
Got off the bus at the corner, gas was $4.35 per gallon (regular).
I think we did miss something. I think we missed an entire week.
How else would you justify a 6 cent increase in one day?
Don't answer that.
Yes, I said 6:12am bus.
Cars were speeding all over the place. Three alone just through our apartment complex parking lot. At 6am. We maybe see one car per week at that time in the morning. Three in one morning. Hmmm.
People speeding up through yellow lights, speeding through green lights, not even slowing down to turn corners.
Were we walking that slow? No.
We then began to wonder if it was the zombie apocalypse and we should be running away or something. Looked round, nope, no zombies. I asked Spence if he was a zombie. He said "not yet, you?". Nope.
We looked up. No Motherships or Alien Invaders. No flaming asteroids screaming towards Earth.
Gas at the corner station: $4.29 per gallon (regular).
Fast forward to 6pm.
Got off the bus at the corner, gas was $4.35 per gallon (regular).
I think we did miss something. I think we missed an entire week.
How else would you justify a 6 cent increase in one day?
Don't answer that.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Think I owe a hair update...
...it is still not colored.
I'm tired of doing it.
I had to file my taxes early so that we could fill out and submit financial aid forms for college.
I'm getting a refund.
It got deposited yesterday.
Work is having another convention booth down in LA at the end of March.
I've lost 9 lbs.
I'm stressed and not sleeping enough.
I deserve a rest.
I deserve a treat.
Mid-March I will be going for the works.
Mid-March plus one day:
The before mid-March will be forgotten.
No grey hairs.
A sassy new haircut.
A happy me.
...and I won't scare anybody off at the convention.
Bring it.
I'm tired of doing it.
I had to file my taxes early so that we could fill out and submit financial aid forms for college.
I'm getting a refund.
It got deposited yesterday.
Work is having another convention booth down in LA at the end of March.
I've lost 9 lbs.
I'm stressed and not sleeping enough.
I deserve a rest.
I deserve a treat.
Mid-March I will be going for the works.
Mid-March plus one day:
The before mid-March will be forgotten.
No grey hairs.
A sassy new haircut.
A happy me.
...and I won't scare anybody off at the convention.
Bring it.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Going going gone...
Many things going in the Chaos.
The old year is going (obviously).
Things no longer needed are (eventually) going.
The Chaos is also (eventually) going. Somewhere else. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
I will be going. Maybe. Haven't decided yet. I always chicken out. Going where you ask?
Not where, what. I am once again contemplating NOT coloring my hair. Just going au naturale.
Grey.
I think I'd be a 50/50 salt 'n pepper. I'm not quite sure because I keep coloring my hair. :)
Anyway, now would be a really good time to do it.
I'm feeling the need for a coiffure change.
Whether going grey will be that change, I don't know yet.
One thing I do know for sure is that I really need a haircut.
Maybe a salt 'n pepper new cut?
Dare I do both?
The old year is going (obviously).
Things no longer needed are (eventually) going.
The Chaos is also (eventually) going. Somewhere else. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
I will be going. Maybe. Haven't decided yet. I always chicken out. Going where you ask?
Not where, what. I am once again contemplating NOT coloring my hair. Just going au naturale.
Grey.
I think I'd be a 50/50 salt 'n pepper. I'm not quite sure because I keep coloring my hair. :)
Anyway, now would be a really good time to do it.
I'm feeling the need for a coiffure change.
Whether going grey will be that change, I don't know yet.
One thing I do know for sure is that I really need a haircut.
Maybe a salt 'n pepper new cut?
Dare I do both?
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Winter WonderSuck...
More like Winter WTF?!?
Not much to say here except that there has been a whole bunch of SUCK going on...as in lots of little sucky things have happened to add up to one giant HOOVER. And from what I've been reading in other blogs, I'm not the only ones who has had a Hoover sort of week. WTF?!?
Whatever.
It is over now - so far as I know.
I'll take it.
I won't take the daily afternoon hot flashes though. Mother nature can have those back.
Not much to say here except that there has been a whole bunch of SUCK going on...as in lots of little sucky things have happened to add up to one giant HOOVER. And from what I've been reading in other blogs, I'm not the only ones who has had a Hoover sort of week. WTF?!?
Whatever.
It is over now - so far as I know.
I'll take it.
I won't take the daily afternoon hot flashes though. Mother nature can have those back.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Reigning in the Chaos...a little at a time...
This past week has been a doozy, but I sit here today typing, so I obviously survived the dooziness.
A lot of things have changed lately, from where I sit, for the better. Here are a few tidbits:
Life is complicated enough, I really don't need to make it more so.
There were many things (both big and small) that signalled me that I really needed to change my ways.
The two most obvious things:
This time, I sat back and looked at ALL aspects of what was going on, not just the one that was complaining the most. I unloaded the unnecessary things, rearranged the necessary things, and added some new very necessary things.
I am by no means done, but I have a very good start.
Now if I could just get back all those lost hours of sleep, I'd be golden. :)
Note: I know I am moving in the right direction. I was able to sleep last night even after having 2 earthquakes yesterday that scared the living daylights out of me.
A lot of things have changed lately, from where I sit, for the better. Here are a few tidbits:
- I was starting a new online shop. I've cancelled it for now.
- I was whole-hog on the looking-for-a-new-place. I've slowed down.
- I had signed up to do a local craft fair (at my complex, this weekend actually). I cancelled.
- I felt like crap all the time. I've changed my eating habits and I'm moving again (as in easing back into something that can be called exercising).
- I was trying to remember too much with a memory that isn't as good as it used to be. I've emptied the extras out onto paper and left other things forgotten. If they were important, I'll find out soon enough. Then I'll add them to my calendar or my notes.
Life is complicated enough, I really don't need to make it more so.
There were many things (both big and small) that signalled me that I really needed to change my ways.
The two most obvious things:
- My body was screaming for mercy.
- I sat down in front of some very pretty sparkly jewelry supplies, had a zillion ideas in my head about what to do with all those pretty sparkly things and could do nothing but look at the pretty sparkly things and think "ooh, pretty sparkly things, aren't they pretty and sparkly?".
This time, I sat back and looked at ALL aspects of what was going on, not just the one that was complaining the most. I unloaded the unnecessary things, rearranged the necessary things, and added some new very necessary things.
I am by no means done, but I have a very good start.
Now if I could just get back all those lost hours of sleep, I'd be golden. :)
Note: I know I am moving in the right direction. I was able to sleep last night even after having 2 earthquakes yesterday that scared the living daylights out of me.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A New Beginning for the Chaos
Along with everything else going on round here, The Chaos might be moving.
Donna and Spencer of The Chaos are tired of commuting. We're tired of the heat.
Things are being donated, recycled, and thrown out. Just in case.
The Chaos Nest is down-sizing. Whether it moves or not. Spencer is applying for colleges and financial aid.
I'm in denial.
I go tomorrow to my first open house. I'm putting together my folder with anything and everything I think I might need. Can't forget my checkbook either.
I'm excited, scared, and all sorts of other emotions I can't even identify.
It's just too much right now, but it has to be done.
Life goes on.
I was going to say if you don't hear from me for a few weeks it means I'm busy moving, but, well, um...that's usually the status quo here.
I'll keep you posted. Promise.
In the meantime, light those candles, send the mojo, say your prayers, or rattle your beads... I really like the place I'm going to see tomorrow after work.
Wish me luck.
Donna and Spencer of The Chaos are tired of commuting. We're tired of the heat.
Things are being donated, recycled, and thrown out. Just in case.
The Chaos Nest is down-sizing. Whether it moves or not. Spencer is applying for colleges and financial aid.
I'm in denial.
I go tomorrow to my first open house. I'm putting together my folder with anything and everything I think I might need. Can't forget my checkbook either.
I'm excited, scared, and all sorts of other emotions I can't even identify.
It's just too much right now, but it has to be done.
Life goes on.
I was going to say if you don't hear from me for a few weeks it means I'm busy moving, but, well, um...that's usually the status quo here.
I'll keep you posted. Promise.
In the meantime, light those candles, send the mojo, say your prayers, or rattle your beads... I really like the place I'm going to see tomorrow after work.
Wish me luck.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
It's been awhile...
...I've been busy.
Seems like I am always too busy to write here, but not much actually seems to be getting done.
Really hate that feeling. Really hate when you can't visually SEE any progress.
But I know I've been doing stuff.
Please tell me it is NOT all in my mind.
That would totally suck...and mean I've really got a lot more to do than I originally thought.
I need some Advil and a nap.
Seems like I am always too busy to write here, but not much actually seems to be getting done.
Really hate that feeling. Really hate when you can't visually SEE any progress.
But I know I've been doing stuff.
Please tell me it is NOT all in my mind.
That would totally suck...and mean I've really got a lot more to do than I originally thought.
I need some Advil and a nap.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Enter the sad time...
...well, Honey has gone back home and I'm very sad about it. We had an entire month together and somehow it felt like it was only a 2 weeks. It definitely didn't last long enough. We had lots of things planned, only did one or two things. The most important thing tho is that we did all that "nothing" together.
I miss you Honey!!!!
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Now the hard work begins.
There are lots of things going on right now, all of which are a HUGE strain on me emotionally, mentally, physically. Separately, there are not that bad, but all at once...I'm having problems dealing.
I'll get back into the swing of juggling anything and everything all at once again, I'm just not up to it right now.
Lots of things need to be done, earned, saved, moved, given away, made, sold, cleaned, and so on and so on.
In a few days or so I'll sit down and try to map it all out. This time, I'm going to try and write it all down instead of just keeping it up in my head. That doesn't seem to be working too well for me.
Most of it won't be put out here in details, but you will hear from me every now and then - hopefully more than last year.
Then again, I might get chatty and then you'll be begging me to just shut the hell up already.
In the mean time, I'm going to mope about for a few days and let myself feel nothing but the "missing of the Honey" before I jump back into the Chaos full force.
Ms Cow and I WILL see Honey and Cow again this year. We WILL!!!!!
Sniff.
Sigh.
Pass the damn chocolate.
I miss you Honey!!!!
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Now the hard work begins.
There are lots of things going on right now, all of which are a HUGE strain on me emotionally, mentally, physically. Separately, there are not that bad, but all at once...I'm having problems dealing.
I'll get back into the swing of juggling anything and everything all at once again, I'm just not up to it right now.
Lots of things need to be done, earned, saved, moved, given away, made, sold, cleaned, and so on and so on.
In a few days or so I'll sit down and try to map it all out. This time, I'm going to try and write it all down instead of just keeping it up in my head. That doesn't seem to be working too well for me.
Most of it won't be put out here in details, but you will hear from me every now and then - hopefully more than last year.
Then again, I might get chatty and then you'll be begging me to just shut the hell up already.
In the mean time, I'm going to mope about for a few days and let myself feel nothing but the "missing of the Honey" before I jump back into the Chaos full force.
Ms Cow and I WILL see Honey and Cow again this year. We WILL!!!!!
Sniff.
Sigh.
Pass the damn chocolate.
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Can't believe it's already October again! Was going to make some awareness jewelry and accessories and donate the profits (I say this every year), and I've gone and missed my opportunity once again...
Sigh.
However....
Today, Trek Bicycle Dealers all over the US and Canada (eh!) sponsored 10-mile Awareness Rides.
There were no rides in my area, so I've decided to dedicate my ride with Spencer today as an Awareness Ride in my own way. :)
We just got back from riding round trip to downtown Walnut Creek, with a short break for cold refreshments, rest and some window shopping.
It's just under 10-miles round trip, so there you go. My quasi-10 mile Awareness Ride.
If you have the time, are so inclined, and are feeling charitable, please donate to your favorite Breast Cancer Charity...or ANY charity. I'm sure whatever you give today will be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
...and now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to rest on the couch. (aka "nap")
Sigh.
However....
Today, Trek Bicycle Dealers all over the US and Canada (eh!) sponsored 10-mile Awareness Rides.
There were no rides in my area, so I've decided to dedicate my ride with Spencer today as an Awareness Ride in my own way. :)
We just got back from riding round trip to downtown Walnut Creek, with a short break for cold refreshments, rest and some window shopping.
It's just under 10-miles round trip, so there you go. My quasi-10 mile Awareness Ride.
If you have the time, are so inclined, and are feeling charitable, please donate to your favorite Breast Cancer Charity...or ANY charity. I'm sure whatever you give today will be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
...and now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to rest on the couch. (aka "nap")
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Recommendations?
Hello out there...seems Bloglines has decided to stop offering their blog feeds service.
What do you guys use to read your fav blogs and such?
Any recommendations?
What do you guys use to read your fav blogs and such?
Any recommendations?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Summer...
Well here we are...Summer.
Mom's b-day, Spencer's b-day, my b-day... plus all sorts of other things going on.
Spencer starts his First. Job. Ever. on June 28th.
Can he really be turning 16?!? Good Grief!
He's very excited, I'm feeling so old...am not looking forward to turning 47 next month.
Freakin 47. Figured I should get all my aging angst out of the way for the next few years so that when I turn 50 I can do so without flipping out. We'll see in 3 years. :)
Almost done with Mom's b-day socks. If you are my friend on Facebook, they are my secret project. Mom's b-day was back on June 4th, and it's about to be about a zillion degrees hot where they live, but yes, I'm knitting her a pair of socks - and they are late. Just shut it.
My Sis reads the blog, but Mom doesn't go near the computer, and Sis already isn't saying anything to Mom about the socks, so it's safe to post here.
Have a few other things I've been making for her and my Sis, so will send those off with the socks. The Socks should be done in the next few days. Hope I remember to take photos of all this stuff before I send it all off - I get excited to finish things and mail them and then realize I didn't take photos! D'oh!
Mom's b-day, Spencer's b-day, my b-day... plus all sorts of other things going on.
Spencer starts his First. Job. Ever. on June 28th.
Can he really be turning 16?!? Good Grief!
He's very excited, I'm feeling so old...am not looking forward to turning 47 next month.
Freakin 47. Figured I should get all my aging angst out of the way for the next few years so that when I turn 50 I can do so without flipping out. We'll see in 3 years. :)
Almost done with Mom's b-day socks. If you are my friend on Facebook, they are my secret project. Mom's b-day was back on June 4th, and it's about to be about a zillion degrees hot where they live, but yes, I'm knitting her a pair of socks - and they are late. Just shut it.
My Sis reads the blog, but Mom doesn't go near the computer, and Sis already isn't saying anything to Mom about the socks, so it's safe to post here.
Have a few other things I've been making for her and my Sis, so will send those off with the socks. The Socks should be done in the next few days. Hope I remember to take photos of all this stuff before I send it all off - I get excited to finish things and mail them and then realize I didn't take photos! D'oh!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Train spotting...
Left-handed knitter on the train,
Knitting fast and true.
I looked up, you smiled at me,
I smiled right back at you!
Ah, the knowing smile of a fellow knitter that says "We got it right don't we - best thing to do on the train."
I've finished all sorts of books and now I'm all booked out. Time to knock out some small knitty projects while I ride on the train. I've never actually knit over the summer (wool + heat + me = ugh), so we'll see how long I can keep this up. It's not officially summer yet, but the temp yesterday in my neck of the woods was 97F. It's back down to the 80's this week, so there will surely be plenty of knitting.
Oh yeah, Disc 1 and Time Traveler yarn, both delivered on Saturday. Watched the dvd and the yarn is on the shelf and readily available for petting. :)
Knitting fast and true.
I looked up, you smiled at me,
I smiled right back at you!
Ah, the knowing smile of a fellow knitter that says "We got it right don't we - best thing to do on the train."
I've finished all sorts of books and now I'm all booked out. Time to knock out some small knitty projects while I ride on the train. I've never actually knit over the summer (wool + heat + me = ugh), so we'll see how long I can keep this up. It's not officially summer yet, but the temp yesterday in my neck of the woods was 97F. It's back down to the 80's this week, so there will surely be plenty of knitting.
Oh yeah, Disc 1 and Time Traveler yarn, both delivered on Saturday. Watched the dvd and the yarn is on the shelf and readily available for petting. :)
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Time Lord Obsessed
OK, so I've been really busy about the Chaos, at work (this job thing really wears me out - in a good way tho), Kublacon (another year down) and just the daily ins and outs of being me.
Still trying to recover from Kublacon - there are photos to be taken and items to be added to the shop.
Posts to be written about Kublacon, what I've been making, the fact that my wrist is recovered enough to knit with small needles again, happenings about town, things seen, Spencer's doings, etc.
Meanwhile, the latest Knitpicks catalog pops into my mailbox. Damn them, they always seem to arrive when I'm at my weakest...
Anyone else notice the "Time Traveler" self-striping sock yarn? Love the description!
Anyway again....6 balls later...ordered during a particularly weak moment during Kublacon weekend....on their way to be delivered today to the Chaos. I've also stocked up my Netflix queue with a bunch of Dr. Who episodes, old and new, so that I may knit away whilst watching. :)
I had an idea to knit a neverending scarf, but it will have to be quite thin in order to take advantage of the stripes. I like thickish scarves, so nah. I think I'll stick to socks. I know of 3 Dr. Who fans who would appreciate a Tom Baker-esque pair of socks and 6 balls is the perfect amount for that. :)
Still trying to recover from Kublacon - there are photos to be taken and items to be added to the shop.
Posts to be written about Kublacon, what I've been making, the fact that my wrist is recovered enough to knit with small needles again, happenings about town, things seen, Spencer's doings, etc.
Meanwhile, the latest Knitpicks catalog pops into my mailbox. Damn them, they always seem to arrive when I'm at my weakest...
Anyone else notice the "Time Traveler" self-striping sock yarn? Love the description!
Anyway again....6 balls later...ordered during a particularly weak moment during Kublacon weekend....on their way to be delivered today to the Chaos. I've also stocked up my Netflix queue with a bunch of Dr. Who episodes, old and new, so that I may knit away whilst watching. :)
I had an idea to knit a neverending scarf, but it will have to be quite thin in order to take advantage of the stripes. I like thickish scarves, so nah. I think I'll stick to socks. I know of 3 Dr. Who fans who would appreciate a Tom Baker-esque pair of socks and 6 balls is the perfect amount for that. :)
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Been busy...
...working.
Yes, you read that right. I'm employed again! As of April 1st - and no, it's not an April Fool's joke. It's for real.
It's going to take a while to get back into "working mode". You know, the whole having to get up early, make myself human, and then commute thing.
I've been riding my bike to BART every day, so I'm tired at the end of the day.
I'll be ok tho...the steady paycheck will help me adjust. :)
Starting major production on stuff for the KublaCon Flea Market, still knitting on my Juliet (had to take a break for the wrist), bought yarn for the mystery baby gift, still have yarn left to make more beanies (taking a break from that too).
Things are going back to what they used to be (uber chaotic), but part of me likes that...and the "old lady" part of me will eventually get back into the swing of things.
Now I just need to stay away from the damn Xbox...I downloaded a game and was on until 3:30am Sunday morning.
No more starting a game at midnight...
Yes, you read that right. I'm employed again! As of April 1st - and no, it's not an April Fool's joke. It's for real.
It's going to take a while to get back into "working mode". You know, the whole having to get up early, make myself human, and then commute thing.
I've been riding my bike to BART every day, so I'm tired at the end of the day.
I'll be ok tho...the steady paycheck will help me adjust. :)
Starting major production on stuff for the KublaCon Flea Market, still knitting on my Juliet (had to take a break for the wrist), bought yarn for the mystery baby gift, still have yarn left to make more beanies (taking a break from that too).
Things are going back to what they used to be (uber chaotic), but part of me likes that...and the "old lady" part of me will eventually get back into the swing of things.
Now I just need to stay away from the damn Xbox...I downloaded a game and was on until 3:30am Sunday morning.
No more starting a game at midnight...
Thursday, March 04, 2010
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