i have new pics!

okay- so the folks I made mad friends with at Rage Against the Machine sent me some pics they took- I still don't have a working camera- but these are so much fun.

and they prove I am shameless and honest.
Knitting socks amongst the throng of people- estimates around 40 thousand or so. And yes, I 'finished' them at the concert (and the concert was A M A Z I N G!) I only need to finish little details like redo-ing the top of the rib on one and weaving in ends on the other.

These two pics are also the same day I knew I wasn't pregnant after an IVF attempt. (also part of the reason I brought knitting to a Rage concert. I had to deal somehow, we had guests and I couldn't let it all out.) It was hell not only having to use a port-a-potty to deal with the tampon issue, I also had to deal with being sad and angry. Rage helped with the angry part. I got a lot out of my system when someone nearly took off with my backpack during a mosh that was out of hand...














I had put on some weight with the drugs (hence my belly and arms looking the way they do*, I swear I lost 30 lbs about three or so years ago...) I only need to lose about 10 more and I will be back to what I feel is a reasonable size for me. - on the other hand, I think my hair is Bangin'.

and here is a fun picture!

a few things of note:

1. Yes, that is Mike Rowe
2. Yes, I was thinner then
3. Yes, my hair was several inches longer
4. No, I did not knit the green poncho with the cute as a button pink crocheted flower detail
5. Yes, I did knit and felt the fabulous bag in my hand
6. Yes, those are goats

He was at the zoo filming for Dirty Jobs and I totally tagged along like the star hungry dork I truly am. He was exceptionally nice, and really hot, and very - very - tan. His crew was also very nice, and were quite cute themselves!

good times.


*please nothing about how I am not fat, - I am not one of 'those women' who fish for compliments...I don't feel like myself and I need to work out and be healthy, and a healthy result of that will be losing weight. I know I am not obese, but I am not where I want to be. I appreciate those who think I look okay, but that's not the whole reason I am not happy with my weight and shape. :-) and to those who do think I am fat- fuck you and shut up. I have enough to deal with, without your commentary. lol.

all day to buy a gift and wash a comforter.

seriously.

I bought a baby gift for a work shower for J. Rushed around like a madwoman, bought one gift, thought better of it, went to two more stores and found another, better one, and then to the laundromat to wash two down pillows and a down comforter (which took forever!). Fit in there a trip to hallmark, safeway, meds for the dog, and twenty phone calls, and you have a glimpse into my day.

Now I am about to make dinner and looking oh-so-forward to House! woo-hoo! I lurve House.

knitting-wise:
I found a local store that may be interested in selling some of my knitted things- interesting, probably after the holidays- I am so busy with family stuff, we shall see...

making a scarf that is driving me batty... otherwise nada mucho on the needles.

for lucy...

this is the one I was talking about, and here's links to Kelly videos
shoes
let me borrow that top

omg- shoes!

damn..it's been a long time.

i have been lax in my blogging. not that I need to state the obvious, but I should apologize. sorry to the few, the proud, the two that read my blog! (old school shout-out to stotz and luce!)

not much going on without pics to help the story along...I am looking for a job- that sucks obviously. going well, but not happening fast enough, I hate hate hate doing my resume, so I have put it off as long as possible. I'll be getting that done today hopefully.

knitted a few things and took an embroidery class last week- pics soon as I am borrowing a camera (thanks L!) I should have it tonight.

flea is having a bit of a rough patch- taking her to UC Davis mid-Oct. for a cardiology work up to review her heart issues. Waiting for a call back today from her regular vet here in town to review her med situation and see if it should be adjusted.

Red scarf and clapotis were received to much appreciation- I have asked for pics from both recipients to post here, hope they oblige soon.

that is all ;-) if anyone knows of a job that includes benefits for IVF, pass my name along. I can do just about anything that doesn't require a degree- I am randomly experienced in a vast spectrum of fields, lol- if you have connections in the city- call me!

new wrap on the needles

jes bought me 8 skeins of Misti Alpaca (chuncky) for my b-day- I am putting it to good use in a cabled wrap. I think it will get a lot of use this fall and winter, and I love it so far!

I got about 3/4 done and realized a huge mistake in the early bits would not be invisible (as I thought it might be when it was only a few rows back). I had to frog. I had to do it with support at SnB, thanks ladies. It's now about 1/3-1/2 done again and looking sooooo much better! It's PERFECT, just the way I like it. of course, I am an asshole and don't have pictures to back up my claim, but another random photo will have to do until the damn camera is fixed. blech.


Flea. hating me with every fiber of her 8.5 lb body.

Early birthday gift!

omg- you are going to die when you see this ... if you are of a certain age that is...

handmade by my husband- including the t-shirt! Stotz, are you shitting your pants? He finally did it! After boasting for THREE YEARS that he could make a t-shirt from scratch, he finally did it. and it is fantastic. He learned how to use the sewing machine and everything, and he admits, begrudgingly, that it was much harder than he expected.

ISNT MY HUSBAND THE BEST EVER? he is so effing funny and sweet. I still need to post a picture of the flowers he MADE me out of yarn.

I adore him and his sense of humor- big shout out to the dh- love you baby.





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saturday is a lazy day...

Knitting news:
I finished clapotis- just need to block it, that gets done after I strip the bed, wash the sheets, and remake it. For some unknown reason, this takes an act of congress sometimes. (I'm not filthy or anything, I just hate doing it)

I started a simple cable scarf for one of my Michelle's (I have four- two aunts and two friends). I am adding a keyhole because that is what Michelle C. wants :-). It's in my fave yarn, Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande. It's a red wine color, less purple and more red. I lurve it. I started last night and I am about 6 inches away from being done! woo-hoo for fat yarn and fat needles!

I want to start a new clapotis, but don't have the yarn lined up yet.

I also want to start a new mohair project as I am overflowing in mohair- for a year, craigslist gave me nothing but mohair, it was awesome. I found the pattern book I want to use, but can't remember the name offhand- I will share after I purchase.

Life news:
Nada.

My camera is still dead- so no pics of new knitting. here's some pics from my vast photo library.

It's two of my Michelle's! (at this point in my life, I have decided that if your name is Michelle I assume you are cool as shit, and that we will be fast friends)