New Haircut

I got bangs for the first time since elementary school. I also got some highlights to start making my hair more blond. The bangs keep freaking me out because I think there's something on my face. I had to go buy a hairdryer to straighten my bangs because I did not own one.

Home Album

Yes, a real scrapbooking project. This album is based on an idea by
Jenni Bowlin. No journaling, just some of my favorite pictures and some fun embellies. Here's a look at two of the inside pages:

If...

...I could figure out how to brush my teeth while drinking coffee or put on makeup while eating breakfast, I wouldn't be late every morning.

Just my random thought for the day. Regularly scheduled programming will resume shortly.

Autumn Sunset Socks

I think the color is little bright for the name, but I cannot think of a better name, so that's what it will be. These socks came out better than the last ones, partially because I understand the pattern now, but also because I made them one size smaller and the yarn hides mistakes very nicely.
Details:
Started- 2/3/08
Completed- 2/15/08
Pattern- Basic pattern from Learn to Knit Socks
Yarn- Lion Brand Lion Wool Prints, 100% wool, Autumn Sunset color, 2 78g balls, hand wash only (don't want to felt them)
Needles- size 8 DPN, 5 stitches per inch

Speaking of Socks...

I went through three pairs today until I found a pair with only small holes in the toes. I think it's time for a trip to Target.

Midterm tomorrow, totally stressed out!

Oh yea, it's also my little brother's 21st birthday tomorrow. Happy Birthday, Jon, and try to stay out of trouble!

Truck Day

Today is Truck Day. That means baseball is starting, something that should take our minds off the Pats. That, and March Madness isn't too far away.

One Sock Down, One to Go

I finished the sock I started last weekend while watching It Happened One Night on Netflix. It's a great old movie. I would show you a picture of the sock, but one fancy sock and one white sports sock isn't very interesting. I have to say, the Kitchener Stitch video from Knitting Help was super useful. I had a hard time visualizing it last time.

Note to Self

No matter how frustrated one is with the Pats losing the Super Bowl, one should never slam one's hand against a steering wheel unless one wants to be in a lot of pain and unable to put pressure on one's hand for a day or two.

My Saturday Night

Sometimes you just need a night at home. I cast on and got all the way through the gusset decreases on this sock.

I found this Lion Brand yarn today while I was looking for fabric for my first project using my new mini sewing machine. I'm still not quite sure if I like it, but it is fun to knit. I need to get over my fear of fingering weight yarn and make some socks that are suitable for days that are warmer than 15 degrees or that fit in shoes besides my hiking boots. My Knit Picks yarn arrived this week, so I'll have a chance once I finish these socks. Fenway had fun watching me knit and trying to play with the yarn.

I also watched Super Size Me. It is good for giving you resolve on your healthy diet. After that I listened to a few of my favorite podcasts: Knit Picks Podcast, Quirky Nomads, and Cast On. For you non-knitters, Quirky Nomads is really funny. Check it out.

I also made a really yummy dinner. You can find the recipe here. I did not use the cheese, cooked the chicken in a skillet instead of the grill, and used more tomato. I'll definitely be making this again.

:) Super Bowl tomorrow (or I guess now its today) .