Ok, finally. 6 reasons I am a freak...

Ok, so I finally decided to do this. I’m only posting if it becomes interesting enough – we’ll see.

THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the "6 weird things about you." People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

1. Ok, let’s start out with an interesting one…and let’s see who can figure this one out. I have been the youngest, only, oldest, and middle child at some point in my life. I would say that’s fairly unique!

2. I have decision making issues. This probably isn’t a surprise to most of you. However, as an example – my older cat’s name is “kitty”. Why you ask? Because when I first got her, I changed her name SO MANY times in the first 6 months that “kitty” is the only thing that stuck. She went from “Sweet-Pea” (I did NOT pick that one out) to “Patches” to “Callie” to one other that I can’t remember, to her final chosen name…wait until you hear the VERY creative name she ended up with…wait for it….wait for it….”Mittens” (She of course has 4 white feet). Anyway, the only name she’ll acknowledge is “kitty”, or versions there-of (“ki-ki” “catten” or “stupid”).

3. This one is hard to admit. I have an IRRATIONAL reaction when I see places that use the letter’ ‘k’ rather than the ‘c’ or ‘qu’ that should appropriately be there. For example, “Korner Kitchen” or “kwick kopies”. This makes me VERY VERY angry. I certainly will never patronize those establishments.

4. I am COMPLETELY OCD about 3 things: 1) Did I remember to lock my door of my house/car? 2) Did I feed my cats/fish? 3) Did I lock Harry’s stall door? Now, to the normal person, these issues might seem like normal things to think about – but I FREAK out about them all day long if I physically cannot picture myself doing it in the first place. Seriously – I panic. On the day after Christmas, I was 4 hours away from my apartment and it was 1am – and I was CERTAIN that I had not left water for my cats when I left 4 days before. I left that late just to drive back and find they still had 2 bowls full. Yeah – I’m a freak.

5. Oh! I just thought of another one! This is pretty “freaky”. I happen to share my brain with my best bud. It’s unfortunate because some days, she has it and so those days are tough for me, and vice versa. It is FREAKY how much alike we are – I mean SUPER FREAKY. I guess that isn’t a surprise to most of you who will read this since you know both of us. But just trust me, it’s freaky. I’ve only known her for like 1.5 years, and …well it needs no further discussion. It’s definitely freaky.

6. And – for the grand finale… when I was a kid, I was sure that each of my limbs/appendages/etc had their own feelings and emotions. SO, I tried to treat them all very equally so that one did not feel left out. As an example, if my right foot would itch, I would scratch it (of course) – but then I would also scratch my left foot in the same spot…you know….just to make sure. (WOW I CANNOT BELIEVE I JUST PUT THAT IN WRITING!!)

I cannot currently think of 6 people to tag...I'll think about it.

Scary Mary!!

Ok, this is kind of scary - but pretty funny when you think about it. Check it out!!

What if Mary Poppins was a scary movie?!?

Projects Update

So I haven't updated much lately with pictures of my actual work, so I figured it was time! Here is a picture of that Irish Cable Purse that Steph, Marie, and I are doing. The color of my yarn looks really off in this picture - it isn't moss green. Oh well, here's what I've done.



And I did mention the other day that I had started my first sock! I got bored after I started the stockinette part of it, so I went back to my purse. I don't have a lot done on the sock, but will get more done tomorrow during the big football games!! (Sorry the pic is blurry) .



Also - I'm bummed. I think I'm the only one who did the embellished needle swap (no word back from anyone else but Steph, of course). I wish I hadn't sent these out because I think they're super fun. Oh well - here are pics of the two pairs of needles I did for the swap. The first ones are stoplights, and the 2nd ones are tulips. (Again - sorry the pics are blurry).

Embellished knitting needles!!

My embellished knitting needles are finally done and on their way for my swap-bot swap. They are SO fun! I wish I could keep them, I love the way they came out!

I'll post pictures once my partners receive them.

Also - I made a deal tonight with Marie. She and Stephanie want me to post my hot tub/chocolate santa story. I said that I would GLADLY post it when/if Marie comes though and introduces me to at least one of the 2 guys she says she wants me to meet. SO - we'll see if you all ever get to read the story!

Goodnight!

Socks!!

Well - I started my first pair of socks tonight. I'm doing them on 2 sets of circulars rather than dpns. So far so good! I found some fun yarn on SUPER SALE tonight, so I couldn't resist. Pics of my work soon!!

<-----my yarn (silly and fun!)
<----the pattern (not too complicated since these are my first!!)

Wish me luck!

TopLine Christmas Party!

So last night was our annual barn Christmas party. It was SOOOOOO fun! Some crazy stuff happened, which is totally to be expected at our gatherings. I'm going to post two pictures and let you figure out what happened :) I'll post the details when I have more time!

GRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

So this is TOTALLY not knitting related - but can I just say how frustrated I am with a CERTAIN situation at my job?! I am going to scream and rip all my hair out or quit by the end of the month...I swear......

Finished projects and swaps!

Tonight, I did my Christmas with Cathy and Eric. I FINALLY finished this sweater that was for Cathy. This picture isn't great, but I was in a hurry to wrap it! I had to do a LOT of tweaks to the pattern, but it came out ok. The sleeves look funny, but it is very even, actually. I didn't like it at all until she tried it on - it fit her perfectly!




Also, today I received my package from my 'yarn and knitting' swap that I did. I got some of the YUMMIEST smelling coffee I've EVER smelled. I believe it is a local blend from my partner's area. It is cocoa caramel rum coffee and it smells AMAZING! I also got some Merry Berry coffee which smells great, too! Finally - I got this really nice 100% wool hand dyed yarn. The colors are a little off in this picture, but it is pink and red. She picked it out so I could knit something for Valentine's Day! So thoughtful! Thank you so much! I love it!!