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This Week with the Pink # 3

2012-01-29T15:36:00.000-06:00

Happy Week #3! Hope everyone had some craftyness in their week!

My FOs for the week were the "One Skein Chevron Scarf" seen above and a crocheted baby hat for Olivia, my friend's grandbaby.

My WIPs are still the Hedgerows shawl, Rapunzel scarf, and crocheted and knitted baby hats for charity.

This weeks knitting and crocheting took place during Once Upon a Time, The Bachelor, American Idol, Kitchen Nightmares, and multiple episodes of the Knitgirllls podcast.

During laundry with Lishy today she untangled her first homespun off her new spinning wheel and I finished the scarf I am wearing in the picture. =)

Books: I am putting down Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates for a bit. My friend that I am doing a buddy read with had to return her copy to the library. My next read will either be Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks, both hopefully read in time before the movies come out.

Song for the week: Perfect by Pink. It holds special meaning for me and I've heard it a couple times randomly this week and it makes me smile.

Went to see One For the money last night with Lishy. I didn't like the book when I read it years ago but I really liked the movie. I like Katherine Heigl a lot and also Jason O'Mara.

This week it's supposed to be in the 50's. Crazy for January, but going to try and enjoy it...even though I would really, really, really love to have some snow!!!

Till next time, fondle some yarn!!!! ;)

HAPPY!

2012-01-26T14:45:00.000-06:00

HAPPY 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to my Blog!!! =)

This Week with the Pink # 2

2012-01-22T17:52:00.000-06:00

What a foggy day! But atleast, my friends, the ice melted.

FO's: I had 2 this week! I am making preemie hats for charity. I crocheted 2 using bits of leftover I Love This Cotton. They are so soft and so cute. My goal, keeping with other 2012 goals, is to make 12 hats.

WIPS: While watching "The Knitgirllls" I worked on the Hedgerows shawl. It is big enough for a small dog now.

While watching my t.v. shows I knit on the Rapunzel Scarf and the One Skein Chevron Scarf.

At the laundry mat today with Lishy, I worked on the blue preemie cap.

While watching another podcast "Around The Twist" I started another preemie hat today.

Reading: I finished "The Best of Me" by Nicholas Sparks this week. I was not happy with the ending of this one. Seriously Nicholas??? UGH

I started "Bellefleur" by Joyce Carol Oates. I am doing a buddy read with my BFF Cathy. She gave me a copy of the book for Christmas. I've read it before when it first came out in the 80's. I loved it then in all it's dark and twisted and mixed up glory. This time it is going very very very slow. Wish me luck!

Song: I absolutely adore the song "Faster" by Matt Nathanson. It makes me smile and happy.

Randomness: I am contemplating knitting a pair of socks for myself. I have only knit one pair of socks before and they were for Cathy a couple of years ago. At the time I swore I would never knit another pair in my life but now...hmmm, we shall see.

I am enjoying all the projects I have going but I have startitis!!!! I wanna start so many new things. Somebody stop me!!! ;)

Have a good week my friends, till next time, needle on!

This Week with the Pink # 1

2012-01-16T10:42:00.000-06:00

Ok, here goes... What I've been up to this past week:

FO's:
Crocheted one skein scarf from Stitch n Bitch in I Love This Yarn in Secrets colorway. (1)

WIPs:
While I watch The Knitgirllls podcast I am knitting on "Hedgerows" a shawl using Cascade Heritage Hand Paint in Briar Rose colorway. The shawl is big enough for a small cat right now. ;)

While watching my t.v. shows (Once Upon a Time, The Bachelor, Vampire Diaries, and Grey's Anatomy) I am knitting "Rapunzel's Curly Q Scarf" with I love This Yarn sport weight in the Seascape multi colorway.

While at the laundry mat with Lishy I am crocheting a one skein scarf in a chevron pattern using I Love This Yarn Overdyed in the Brileybug colorway.

Books:
Finished "The Violet's of March" by Sarah Jio (1). I thought it was very good.
Almost finished with "The Best Of Me" by Nicholas Sparks. About 40 pages to go and really hope it doesn't end up sad like most of his books do.Read both on my nook.

Misc. Not much else going on in the Pink world.lol. It was great to have a 3 day weekend though. ;)

I will try to have pictures with my projects in next week's post. My phone/ camera has been acting a bit wonky the last few days and is not doing anything I ask it to do. lol

Until next week friends...

2011

2012-01-15T18:50:00.004-06:00

Hello there! Anyone home? =)

I usually do a end of year wrap up and failed miserably with that for 2011. So here goes...

Christmas knitting was a big success this year! I got everything done on time! My projects this year were: a crocheted table runner, 6 scarves knitted or crocheted, one pair of knit fingerless gloves, a felted purse, 4 dishcloths crocheted, and a pair of knit slippers.

Best parts of 2011: Jessie graduating from high school, Florida on Fall Break, finding the author Kate Morton, I love love love her books!!!, finding the Knitgirllls podcast, and my new tattoo!

Resolutions for 2012: Keep being just myself, telling it like it is with no holding back, ridding my life of losers, jerks, and meanies, and still hoping always for a great day.

Goals for 2012: The 12 and 12 project. 12 books read and 12 crochet/knit projects finished.

Also the goal to try and post atleast once a week...we will see how that one pans out. ;)

Until next time...

Hope

2011-10-02T18:35:00.003-05:00

My new tattoo I got yesterday! I absolutely love it! Thank you Lishy for letting me squeeze your arm a few times! ;)

Dead Muppet

2011-10-02T18:32:00.003-05:00

I love my Dead Muppet felted purse!!! I am getting ready to start another one. This one will just be 2 strands of wool, no fuzzy....so hmmmmmmmm, guess it can be called Bald Muppet Purse???????? roflol!

The UFOs have landed!!!

2011-09-25T17:52:00.002-05:00

Here is a picture of all my unfinished projects listed in my previous post....minus the felted purse which is finished and drying at this moment at a friends house.

I, of course, want to start something new, but don't know what exactly, so that is a good thing. I need to finish this stuff! jeez!

My other UFO...Jessie is going to be moved out again on Friday. I need to work on making her room my Yarn Cave, just like I planned last time and didn't get to it. Lishy has offered to help. It won't be too hard, I hope. =)

I'm Back, I think!

2011-09-17T15:34:00.002-05:00

I will try to do better this time...

Nothing much new going on with me. I still have the addiction of yarn and it is a good thing! =)

Working on several projects:

A baby blanket for a friend. (knit)
A dishcloth. (knit)
A table runner for Jessie's coffee table. (crochet)
A black and pink felted purse. (knit)
The Blue Blob....ugh! a swingy vest that gives me the evil eye when I walk by. (knit)
...and I got "crack" today to start a scarf for my new teacher at school! (crochet)

Pictures to come....hopefully.

Maid of Awesomeness

2011-05-24T16:45:00.002-05:00

The wedding went well. I think I did my Maid of Honor duties well... I am happy for Lishy and her man!

Life is crazy right now, so many changes, so many stresses, so many surprises... it will all work out how it is supposed to, I know this!

My New Pet

2011-01-01T18:02:00.002-06:00

Meet Agnes!

She is a Nook e-reader my sissy gave me!

I luv her!

Here she is doing what she does best........getting me to read! I've been in a very long reading slump and with having Agnes for a few short days I am already on book 2! =)

Here she is in her "winter coat" (cozy). She is getting ready to go to Aunties' for a sleep-over. She is having some issues that hopefully are meaningless and easy to fix.

I will miss Agnes when she is gone and wait patiently for her return. hehehe

A Very Amy Xmas!

2010-12-26T13:17:00.003-06:00

12 yarns used from the stash

11 crises adverted

10 new sparkley nails

9 cups of eggnog

8 pounds lighter

7 minutes of heavy thinking

6 pairs of fingerless gloves gifted

5 types of stress

4 projects aborted

3 pieces of chocolate pie

2 yarn excursions

and....

1 dear head for darling daughter!

hodgepodge

2010-10-17T16:37:00.002-05:00

The weather has been beautiful! So not ready for socks, cold, gloomies,winter depression! =(

Have figured out that I am not good with BIG projects. I get bored, I put them down, and then they either sit there for years or....

So......smaller projects planned.

Knit one row of the Blue Blob and threw it back down. Am trying really hard to get it finished. Maybe I will force myself to knit atleast 2 rows (200 plus stitches per row) every day. I might get it done in a few weeks???

Crocheted on the bathroom rug. 2 Lady Antebellum cds= 8 rows! =) I have about 10 more inches to go on it. I can't wait. It is so cheerful looking!

Gonna eat some supp and then gonna read on my 900 page book. It totally floored me when I found that I've been reading on it since 2006! OMG! Yes, I've read many books in between, duhhhh.....but geez, that's quite a long time!!!!

Oh, and one last thing....Lishy!!!! after talking to Jess, I did find a song for "giraffe"!!!! Woooooo!!!!!!!!! hehehehehe

Bombs Away!

2010-10-12T14:28:00.003-05:00

I yarn bombed my own car....again! lol

I love it! It makes me happy!

Lishy and I knit leaves at the laundry mat this past Sunday. It was fun to have a mini knit along! =)

Gonna yarn bomb the local park with them for fun! =)

I got 8 ready so far.

Do What you Say...

2010-08-29T13:56:00.002-05:00

I talk to myself, I admit it! I can give myself some good advice too!

Am doing well in the "self-worth" department! Being strong and not settling for half-ass!

But wouldn't you know, got slapped in the face today with a reminder. The reminder of not one but two people that didn't find me worthy. I keep saying "Their loss! " I choose who is in my life now!

So...... here's some advice for you....Do what you say you are going to do or don't freaking say it in the first place! No matter how small or how big.....if you say you are going to do it, then DO IT!!!

I am sure you probably have no clue what I am rambling about....but I do! ....and that's all that matters! =)

Routines and Ruts

2010-08-22T13:52:00.003-05:00

Got back into the routine of working this week......Blahhhhh.......but I need a paycheck. I have 29 kiddos in my class this year! OMG! That's a lot of tiny bodies to know the where abouts of....UGH! But knock on wood, seems like they are wayyyyy calmer than last years bunch.

Had the usual routine of Laundry/ Lishy today that also included the routine of yarny stuff. I finished a crocheted dishcloth. Lishy.......welllllllllllllllll....even though I know what she was working on......that picture still looks sooooooooooooooooooo WRONG! ROFLOL! and she is even bowing to her creation! =)~

and last but not least.....I live in the fear of getting back into a rut of being a hermit. But I don't know how to stop myself......and I keep listening to that voice inside me that keeps telling me that isn't it easier and safer to hide from the drama???

Clay Day 2010

2010-08-07T15:13:00.003-05:00

It was the annual Clay Day at a gallery in Brown County today. This was the fourth year we have went with my sister and Jeanne. It was a beautiful day, not hot at all!

I was excited that they had a blue glaze this year!!!

Blue again.lol

Jessie got her boyfriend in on the action.

My sister Julie's creation.

Jeanne's masterpiece!

Mindless

2010-08-06T11:41:00.002-05:00

I get in these phases where I either don't knit or crochet at all or I have to be doing something mindless...

So.....I've been working on dishcloths again. I needed to build my stash up again anyways.

But as usual when Amy gets the cotton out....YES!!! She wants more and more! lol

Also working on the pink garter shawl. it's big enough for a cat now.lol

It's completely mindless too....just wish the yarn was softer. Would make it more enjoyable.

Ok.....I'm outta here....got to go look up new and exciting dishcloth patterns on ravelry!

The Goods

2010-08-01T17:31:00.002-05:00

Yesterday I got another sign at Flower Factory. I hung this one by the front door. I can use all the help I can get. lol

Yarn!!!
3 skeins of cotton because I've become a crazy dishcloth making woman again!
2 skeins of Happy Feet. They are such a pretty multi color. I want to make something really really bad with them NOW!....but haven't decided what, yet. lol
And 1 skein of Heritage sock yarn because I loved the blue one that Lishy got me for Christmas! I luvvvv this yarn!!!
I am trying to step out of my PINK zone. I am getting into blues more and may try some greens down the road. Still no RED! Absolutely detest that color and no Orange! Yuck!

My latest dishcloth. What a fun pattern! Chinese Waves.

We Weren't in Kansas Anymore!

2010-07-31T17:44:00.002-05:00

Ok, we (Lishy and I) planned this adventure awhile ago. Head to Indy to Mass Ave for some yarn, head back and eat at Logan's , and do some other shopping in Greenwood. No problem, right???

Here's a clue : She looks like Amelia Earhart in that hat.......yep......Miss "I know the address and how to get there"! lol

It's not like we haven't been there countless times before, right???

We first missed our exit! Then instead of the easy fix and simply turning around....we ended up in Beech Grove!

Passed a Gladstone Avenue and also realized I'd been to Beech Grove before when we passed the bar which was one of the stops on the last benefit ride I rode on........ both things pissing me off cause I left town today to get my mind off a certain........hmmmmmm.......lets see what their name will be today....ok..... DUMBASS LOSER???? Yep! that works! ARGHHHHHH!

We did eventually and luckily make it to Mass Ave. and we both got fantabulous yarn! weeeeeee!

Heading back to Greenwood we ran into a road closure! WTF! I was really hoping to end up in Hawaii! We figured out how to get around it thankfully!

We did well and didn't over eat at Logan's! Our waiter was a lefty! Smart boy! He got a nice tip! Weeeeeeeeeee!

We did lots of shopping for the wedding.

Seriously???? I really think I should wear these in my hair, don't you??? =)~

One big honking red flower for my bouquet! I think it's a plan!!!! hehehe

Lishy thinks we should wear these, and only these at the bachelorette party! I'm of course game! ROFLOL!

Ok......nap time! =)

Kinda here???

2010-07-19T09:46:00.002-05:00

I made it through another summer fireworks season. Like always.....think this will have been my last! lol

Got to hang out with good friends, see old friends, meet amazing new people...but along with all that I had the usual drama! =( UGH!

The teenager is back with me 24/7.

And lets not forget the "elephant ankles"! OMG! That was so gross and soooooooo painful!

Now its time to enjoy my vacation till school starts back up. Am cleaning house.....in both ways....my real house and just cleaning and weeding the drama and losers from my life!

Haven't really been into the yarn so much. I can still feel the want of it, to do something amazing....just going through a downtime. Should pick back up after the "yarn crawl!"

Yarn and water

2010-06-13T22:43:00.002-05:00

Today...World Wide Knit and Crochet in Public Day.....I crocheted at the laundry mat and later at the fireworks store. Finished my shawl and started another! Wooooooo

Tonight...we went to a fireworks show in Hayden. We were gonna see lots of our new products..we didn't see much! Got hit with horizontal rain and 60 mile an hour winds! I was soaked to the bone and it was not pretty as you can see! ROFLOL!

Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-30T19:31:00.002-05:00

The 2010 pole cozies!

Me and Jessie

Sunday Sillyness

2010-05-02T19:56:00.002-05:00

Well....it started with opening my front door and finding a tiny pair of shoes on the welcome mat...hmmmmmm??????

.....it then continued with a little silly rain dance that resulted in a dropped 20 dollar bill. Thankfully I found it before anyone claimed it on the ground! lol

Then the Lishy brought me two presents! One sexy....oooh la la.....the other one.....chocolate....which might hinder my sexyness! ROFLOL

I started 3 different projects today. 2 dishcloths.....I threw them across the room.....

Then I realized a most important thing that MUST be made........new pole cozies for the store! Woooooooooo!!!!! Finally a mission I can get into!

Oh..... and I did knit 15 rows on that contraption that someday might be a blue button down cardi.

A Moment of Insanity...

2010-04-25T15:42:00.002-05:00

I started a short sleeved top-down cardi......last weekend, the weekend before???

Simple enough. Cast on 84 stitches. Knit in stockinette for 9 and a half inches. Easy peasy!

Lalalalala.......14 millions years later....I finally reach the 9 and a half inches and this is where the insaneness begins...

I must place all these stitches on a holder and then proceed to pick up 26 stiches twice on the other side...

After a "laundry mat lesson" from Lishy I managed to pick up the stitches using a crochet hook and using some very choice words.....MANY CHOICE WORDS!!!

Was very proud of myself till I saw I picked up the stitches using a circular needle and the needle was not just twisted in the middle of the two sections, the sections were backwards from each other!!!

ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS???

Used another needle to move half the stitches and replace them correctly onto needle.

Knit two rows! And... it looks good. I picked up good teacher Lishy! Wooooooooo

But does the insanity end there? No, of course not. I am knitting this thing which looks like a crazy jumble...similar to my life...with two circular needles hanging out of it and 2 balls of yarn attached and.....I read further into the directions....when I get done with the two fronts I have to place them on holders too.....meaning I am gonna have 4 needles poking out of the thing.....

YEAH RIGHT!

We shall see if I can tackle this and succeed or will it get thrown across the room.

I need a drink now or some chocolate!

Today in Amy's World...

2010-04-04T16:56:00.002-05:00

Let's see if I can get things in the right order of happening...

Over the hoodie....cast on for new project.....120 stitches, got to 40 and said forget that shit!

Looked at some nice ARMS! roflol! =)~

Went to Wally and didn't like the first cart, it's wheel was wobbley, so got another......that kept getting louder and LOUDER as I pushed it along....people were staring!

Got home and was being Super Woman and trying to get everything taken out of the Jeep in one load. Made it to the kitchen where the 12 pack of pop went flying out of my hands!...So now I got an 8 pack, a sticky rug, and the lovely after smell of diet Cherry Dr. Pepper.

Got a new knitting magazine and it has the pattern I want in it. Have I cast on???? Ummmm no. I am obsessed with youtube and bejeweled.lol

Till the next update.........Arrrrrrrrr! I'm a turtle! =)~

Unique

2010-03-22T16:15:00.002-05:00

Ok, yes we knit or crochet at the laundry mat every week.......people are kinda getting used to us by now.lol

But only Lishy would pull a ball winder out of her bag!!!! I think that's why I like her! =)

Whose Idea?

2010-03-20T17:29:00.002-05:00

It was my idea but........what was I thinking???

Lishy and I were supposed to be done with our hoodies by now! But I think we are both bored out of our minds!

I keep giving myself excuses.....it's too slow going.....if the color was happier......I should have gone with short sleeves.....if , if, if....

I did knit about 30 rows on a sleeve today. Maybe, just maybe will finish it before sleep tonight.

That just leaves one more sleeve, a hood, sewing it all together......maybe finished before summer???????

Why didn't I make it in PINK????

Full

2010-03-13T16:46:00.002-06:00

Went to Mass Ave. with Lishy today. We both got plenty of yarn. I amazingly enough did not purchace any PINK! lol. I think we both wanted to rush home and start on something new. But.....we gotta get these Central Park Hoodies done!

We also ate too much at Logan's. UGH! But it tasted wonderful!!!!

Nap time....then I will make myself knit!

2009 Recap

2010-01-18T12:55:00.002-06:00

Yes...I am kinda late with this.....get over it! lol

Highlights:
I rebonded with the teenager....it has been a wonderful experience! Keep your fingers crossed it continues.

I got 3 visits from my Cathy! 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Thank you my friend for being here when I needed you!

Motorcycle rides.....yes! Something that I was scared shitless to do and then absolutely loved it!

My very first ever trip to Florida! What an amazing experience! I want to go back.....and stay! hehehe

Yes, there was knitting and crocheting and hanging with the Lishy! Woooooooooo!!!!!

Lowlights:

Just one.......and that is enough about that. I will be ok!

Laters!

Charming

2009-09-13T17:59:00.002-05:00

Let's take a moment shall we and rejoice in the finishing of the livingroom afghan that was began in January of 2008!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Most of the hours of crocheting this crocheted granny square were while watching Charmed.

So it is only fitting that earlier today I got the final dvd of Season 6 to work......had not been working for umpteem tries..... finished the last row and wove in all the ends!!!!!

Now off to start something new .....OF COURSE!!!!!.......Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

TWO!

2009-09-06T17:47:00.002-05:00

Jessie sold her truck and finally found a Jeep! So now we are a 2 Jeep family!!!!

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Clay Day 2009

2009-08-16T09:55:00.002-05:00

The first Saturday in August we always head to Brown County to paint pots with my sister and Jeanne at Spear's annual Clay Day.

The weather was beautiful, it was fun, and our pots turned out good!

The Chick is back in The House!

2009-07-15T18:01:00.001-05:00

I have returned from another fireworks season.....barely! lol

Don't get me wrong! There were plenty of fantastic moments. Crocheting, listening to the pink ipod, visits from friends and the bestest friend!!!!, some actual bonding with the teenager! and all ending with a fabulous fireworks show put on by my friend David!

But it's back to reality now. The real world awaits. The rest of the summer is going fast already. I'm trying to keep busy, living life on the edge! lol

Love you all. Now lets see if I can get back to the yarnyness.......

WWKIP 2009

2009-06-14T20:53:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was World Wide Knit in Public Day. Lishy and I had the sticks and string agoing at the laundry mat last night.....nothing unusual for us..... She was working on a blanket and me a tank top.

Started the day out with knitting a red,white, and blue coaster for a friend.......realized the needles I had in my bag were way too little for it, ripped it out and pulled the crochet hook out and made two. I also crocheted a headband for my nephew.....yeah...that's a whole other story....ROFLOL!

So, this yarnchick actually had a Knip and Crip day!

Cozies 2009

2009-05-26T20:10:00.002-05:00

The new pole cozies were put on tonight!

I love them!

What do you think?

Bits and String

2009-05-25T10:25:00.002-05:00

Though not perfect, the store is up and running for the season.

Last year at this time it was still full of boxes left to unpack and price....so we seem to be off to a good start.

The new door and window are not put in yet. When I hear someone pull up I say.....please let it be a hot sexy man. Jessie thinks it's funny! ....because it never is dammit!

Yesterday I ran out of yarn! I know! It was horrific!

But I luckily found some brightly colored string in the back room and crocheted me a coaster!

Today I am making sure to take enough!

That Time

2009-05-20T19:51:00.002-05:00

I was just moseying along minding my own business in this happy little life I am trying so hard to live......and......WHAM! Where in the Heck has this year gone?????

My friends, it snuck up behind me....THAT TIME!!!!....it's here already!!!! It seems wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too soon, but it is so!!!

IT IS OFFICIALLY FIREWORKS TIME!!!!! I know, it can't possibly be already...I still have school into June dammit! But.....

We unloaded the truck today, already got pissed off with "the boss", and I made my first sale!

As you may well have remembered....I "retired" last year from this business of crackle- boom- bang........but the strong need for moola during the summer and because I somehow enjoy torturing myself,lol......I have returned for another year!

Wish me luck! I'm gonna need it!

And two quick stories .........we were finished unloading and putting stuff out and this boy comes into the store and looks past everyone and says......"There you are" ...looking at me....."you are the one I buy from!"

and Fucktard/ Bossman/ Shithead is running his mouth to one of our advertisers and is going on about one of "his biggest customers" and I walk over and say...."Excuse me, but that is MY customer you are talking about!".

So.......even though it isn't the yarn shop of my dreams.......after 6 years of doing it.........I got my own people!...and that kinda makes me a little happy!

I will close this post with a big sigh, lots of hopes, and the assurance that........I WILL RETURN!!!............after the 4th!

Pink of the Week(11)

2009-05-04T19:13:00.001-05:00

Today was a Monday morning......and it looked like "great minds" were thinking a like.......pink and khakis!

I don't get to see my friend Dee very much lately. She hides upstairs at work....hehehehe... and there haven't been any yarnchick Monday nights for awhile.....I think she lost the yarn love. lol

But......I still love you my friend!!!!!!

The Teenager's Tank Top

2009-04-26T10:03:00.002-05:00

The first thing the Teenager has ever asked me to make her........a tank top.

And......it actually fits and she likes it!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

I used I Love This Cotton and it is a girlie kinda camo color. Perfect for my "country fishergirl".

Now that it is done.....she now wants a fish hat and a crocheted Pikachu.

But first....I've gotta finish the never ending blue shrug that I knit on for a couple of hours yesterday and it didn't even grow an inch!, make my pink shrug for the wedding which is at the beginning of June, and start on my lace tee.

Pink of the Week(10)

2009-04-25T13:33:00.001-05:00

Went to the Recycling Center on a feild trip on Friday. Been on this trip umpteen times and always love and want one of the hand chairs.

And this time I was greeted with a PINK one smack in the middle!

I want I want I want!!!!!!!!

Wouldn't it look awesome in my backyard, which I'm getting ready to make into a relaxing haven?????

Pink of the Week(9)

2009-04-18T12:07:00.003-05:00

Fluff!!!

The pink sheep from the side bar on my blog!

Details....

It took just a couple hours to knit her.

The hoop earrings are a touch of the Yarnchick.

Her scarf is crocheted because Fluff likes all fiber arts!

FUN!!!

Bunny Trails!

2009-04-12T08:30:00.002-05:00

HAPPY EASTER TO MY PEEPS!!!

Hope you all enjoy some chocolatey goodness, a sugar rush from some pink peep bunnies, fondling of fuzzy balls and journeys down some " happy trails"!!!

Luv,
The Chick

I Wish...

2009-04-06T19:44:00.001-05:00

I have this really strong desire to do this.........

to The Teenager's truck! But I think she would know it was me, don't you think???
Hehehehe

I'm swooning over that bus and all it's yarn grafitti goodness!

LOVE( a billion trillion)

Pink of the Week(8)...or how I was a Super Hero for a few hours!

2009-04-01T14:48:00.002-05:00

It all started with a Lishy thought......you know where those lead.....hehehe

She brought over some duct tape and of course because she loves me...mine was PINK!

We put on t-shirts and proceeded to tape each other up...........you can see hers on her blog.

So you might think we were having a kinky moment( it was the most action I've had in a while!) but No, we were making dressforms!

We began with an X! Then she taped me up while I held my breath....I didn't want it in my true shape with my belly sticking out did I????? Oh, yeah, I think that was the point wasn't it Lish??? We wanted dressforms in our own shapes.....lol

Then I had a PINK POWER moment. I was a super-hero.........able to help people with my Pinkness.hehehehe

Last step, trust your friend to cut the damm thing off you, stuff it, cop a feel on your boobies and call it a day!

Fun evening! Now I need to just find some kind of stand thing to stick it on cause it is just sitting in the livingroom for now and it fell over last night and made the Teenager scream!

In the Dark

2009-03-28T20:43:00.002-05:00

This PINK chick did her GREEN part tonight. I turned off the lights and went un-plugged for Earth Hour.

I had all the makings of a romantic make-out session going on......the apartment was dimly lit with scented candles, 80's sappy love songs were playing in the background, and I was wearing something cleavage revealing..........just one thing missing........A MAN! ROFLOL!

So how did I spend my hour in the dark???? Well, I actually tried to knit. How hard would it be to knit stockinette???? I got half a row of the teenager's tank and split the yarn on a stitch. Instead of making it worse or trying to fix it with the sight of a bat I put it down.

I spent the rest of the hour watching the lightening and contemplating life's mysteries!

Note to self.....see if they make those light up knitting needles in circulars....

Now the lights are back on, the smell of orange dreamsicles lingers in the air, and the knit stitch is fixed.

Spring Break 2009

2009-03-22T17:54:00.002-05:00

In a few short hours it will be back to the old work grind!

This Spring Break was actually pretty damm good!!!

So the enjoyable things all wrapped up together....

Sunshine, warmness, PINKness, flip flops, shopping, The teenager's 16th Birthday,Nashville, palm reading, finished baby blanket, sister lunch,Tapatios, outlet mall, yarn ball fondling, special handshake, lots of laughter, camels,tanning bed, knit a baby bib, pink yarn, Indy knit shop, Logan's Steakhouse, chocolate on my ass, laundry matness, and.......THE EDWARD (Twilight)!!!!!!!!

It was all good! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

A napkin is not always a napkin...

2009-03-18T18:17:00.003-05:00

The Teenager and I went to lunch with Julie and Jeanne today. Tapatios. Yum!

Jeanne out of the blue holds up her napkin and says "This is my shrug". It looked like a napkin to me! ROFLOL!

I knew what she meant.......she had crocheted a basic rectangle shrug and I had given her sewing up directions months ago...she hasn't sewn it up yet and wanted a reminder lesson........but she made me laugh so hard!!!!!

If you look closely I drew her directions on the napkin including where to insert arms! hehehehe

Gracie got the Clap!

2009-03-16T12:37:00.002-05:00

Gracie as in concrete goose Gracie! hehehehe

Clap as in The Dummy Clap shawl pattern!

Mindless knitting for the time spent at the laundry with Lishy when I am talking so much I can't follow a pattern.

I used one skein of I Love This Yarn in sport weight. and yes!!!!! my friends there is OF COURSE some PINK in that Clap!!!!!!! =)

Pink of the Week(7)

2009-03-07T09:02:00.003-06:00

Wal*Mart has something very awesome for Easter! Goodies displayed by color!

Pink!!!!

Pink lollipops, cotton candy, Kisses, Reese cups, Pink chocolate bunnies, my favorite pink Peep bunnies, and even pink cherry drink mix!

I looked at the teenager who was rolling her eyes at me while I was snapping this picture and said that I thought it would be totally fantastic to have a totally pink Easter basket!...hint hint hint...... I don't think she got it.

Also not pictured.....I got another stuffed pink Peep bunnie for the collection....

And the teenager got another pair of Nikes last night that were black and hot pink. wonder how long she will have these till she gets bored and I can "borrow" them.......hehehehe

Minty Fresh

2009-02-22T18:42:00.002-06:00

It all started last Sunday when I was reading a Ravelry thread...."What Do You Keep In Your Altoid Tin?"

I went out and got me an Altoid tin. I dragged Lishy to the Dollar Store to look for others....

And then!!!!!!......The daughter jumped on the tin adventure and got me 19 more!

It was a great bonding moment! hehehehe...and the beginning of a new collection!

So.......if you see a cool mint or candy tin, let me know!

Pink of the Week(6)

2009-02-22T16:50:00.003-06:00

It is the little things that make me smile.....like PINK Peep Bunnies!

Yummy!

Life this week......

2009-01-29T21:04:00.002-06:00

Thoughts, stresses, feelings, hopes, wants, wishes, desires, urges, dreams, aches, worries, frustrations, humor, blues, moments, sleeplessness, chaos, surprises............yeah......it's like that.

And of course some knitting and crocheting thrown in.......

The Shirts again...

2009-01-27T09:59:00.003-06:00

Sunday...me and the Lishy...both in decent moods......lol

Showing off our shirts again! hehehehe

Mine...Jessie brought it to me Saturday night! Charlie! I love Charlie!

Lishy.....welllllllllllllllllllll......man I have boobie envy now! ROFLOL

Strap those girls down!!!

Pink of the Week(5)

2009-01-20T14:48:00.002-06:00

Gertie, one of my geese, sporting her PINK zigzag scarf hand knit by Spuds.

Lishy and I were doing our usual Sunday at the laundry mat and in pops Spuds with the scarf.

Cute!!!

Pink of the Week(4)

2009-01-11T17:02:00.002-06:00

I had several options for my Pink of the Week this time...... so I decided to go with the most unique!

This is a picture of my "pink diamond" ring that one of my school kids made me during indoor recess this past week. Gotta love it!

The Year in Yarn 2008

2009-01-01T11:11:00.003-06:00

All things Yarny.....

As I predicted in January, it was the year of the afghan. 5 to be exact. 3 baby and two big ones......ummmmmm 3 of them are still not finished.....but almost!

5 Buddy Knits! The #%*&$ tank and the shrug with Lishy. The zigzag scarf and cowl with Spuds, and the special olympic scarves with Cathy.

A road trip with Lishy to Clementine's and Mass Ave. Too much fun! We soooooooooooo gotta do it again!

2 thongs. The Super thong and the candy corn one. And No! neither will be modeled here for your veiwing pleasure! hehehehe

I helped my boss Laura get started on a log cabin blanket.

I cozied! lol.......2 poles, a car antenna, a steering wheel, a phone, and even some frap bottles.

Most Monday nights I knit or crocheted at Dee's with the yarnchicks.

I "Knit -in- Public" every Sunday with my Lishy and 2 times at Starbucks with Spuds too.

and.......

I met the Yarn Harlot!!!!!

A good year, yes it was!

Reflections

2008-12-31T15:10:00.001-06:00

One more my friends for 2008!

DRINKING BUDDIES OF THE YEAR? I didn't drink much at all this year.....so I would guess it was Dee.

YOUR SONG FOR 2008? As most of you know, I am a song whore.....so I usually really like my call tone on my phone....so call me and you can hear atleast one of the faves. hehehe

LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) - Cathy......who definitely earned that award this year when I trusted her with some stuff! I love you my friend!

HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR? time spent with friends, Sundays with Lishy, 2 visits this year from Cathy!

LOW POINT OF THE YEAR? The Flood of course and dealing with the idiots in my life!lol

BEST HOLIDAY? Hmmmm???? I would say Thanksgiving! The food was yummy Dee and I got to see Cathy the next day!

MOVIE FOR 2008? Twilight!!!! and Mama Mia!

WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH? myself and some chocolate. =)

BEST RELATIONSHIP? my friends of course!

WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN? a knitty kitty

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR? didn't eat out much this year.......probably Carino's and Tapatios.

BIGGEST douchebag AWARD? Do you even need to ask????? The Fucktard! UGH!

BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR? To say No to Cereal Killer!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR? to keep going like I am going and hope for the best.

MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK? I wasn't drunk! lol

TV SHOW OF THE YEAR? Well I didn't have cable...so I would say Charmed on dvd.

MOST LOYAL FRIEND? All my friends are loyal. If you weren't...you'd be outta here! =)

BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR? Would my obsession for pink be a change or just an added quirkyness????? hehehe

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION? To be myself no matter what!

Happy New Year my friends!!!!!! I love you!!!!!!

Coming to a close

2008-12-29T19:34:00.002-06:00

Well it's that time. The end of another year and so time to do all the bloggy remembering......

So here is a meme:

2008 IS ALMOST OVER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

lost a friend?
No, my frienships for the most part actually got stronger.

stayed single almost the whole year?
haha... no....... actually FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR!!!

kissed someone new?
sure did.

had your heart broken?
no not really, they can't break your heart if they don't even know they had it, right?

had a stalker?
alomst, but he has calmed down and stayed away.

done something you've regretted?
can't think of anything.......maybe regretted NOT doing something instead.

were involved in something you'll never forget?
Yes, a couple of different things. The date I cancelled and everyone gave me a hard time about....proved myself right on that one! lol........my first ever blind date in my whole life.........it turned out great....no love connection but fun!.....and The Flood........opened my eyes on so many different things.

visited a different country?
Only in my dreams..

lost something important to you?
not that i can think of....

got a gift you adored?
I adore all gifts,lol.....especially if they are PINK!

dyed your hair?
nope

read a great book?
I consumed the Twilight series and want my own Edward.......right now! Please!

saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
nope

2008:Your Love Life (ooooh this is gonna be fun.....NOT!)

Did you break up with anyone?
nope

Did you get anything for Valentine's day?
I think Jessie got me a card and a candy bar.

Did you meet anyone special?
yes, but they don't know that they are special to me.

Did you fall in love?
I don't seem to be lucky in the love department. I fall...no one catches me. hehehe

Do you like someone right now?
Yes, I like my friends!!!

2008: Friends and Enemies

Did you meet any new friends this year?
I met Spuds! and others.

Did you dislike anyone?
actually yes, till I got to know her.

Did you make any new enemies?
ummmm... no... everyone likes me!!! lmao

Did you resolve any fights?
I tried...and maybe did too good of a job cause she went back to live with her dad! wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Did you grow apart from anyone?
I wouldn't say grow apart.....I distanced myself from them.

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
Just that I wished I could have spent more time with some of them.

2008:Your BIRTHDAY!

Did you have a cake?

no, I had brownies.

Did you have a party?
nope

Did you get any presents?
yes

If so what was the best thing you got?
I loved it all from a simple birthday wish to a Hobby Lobby gift card!

2008: All about YOU

Did you change at all this year?
I still stuck hard to being just myself.

Did you get your hair cut?
ummmmm....NO! It doesn't grow! and if someone else tells me they think I looked better when I had long hair and I should let it grow out...I'm gonna scream!!!! I would grow it if I could dammit!

Did you change your style?
I became just a tiny bit......OK A LOT....obsessed with the color PINK!

Did you have a job?
sure did. 8th year there.

Did you drive?
yes. - duhh...

Did anyone close to you give birth?
nope

Did you move at all?
haha... does getting out of bed count?

Did you go on any vacations?
IN MY DREAMS!

Would you change anything about yourself now?
Yeah, I would give myself the ability to go out and get what I want instead of waiting here.........

2008: 2009

Was 2008 a good year?
for the most part, yes

Do you think 2009 will top 2008?
I sure hope so!

2009 Plans - Goals and Resolutions.....

To keep being myself no matter what. To try and not sweat the little things that go wrong in my life. and to have......ummmmmmmmm............again!!!!!! hehehehe

Pink of the Week(3)

2008-12-29T18:01:00.002-06:00

The Pink purchases today made at Hobby Lobby with my Christmas gift cards.....

2 pink sets of dpns...........Dee's couch ate one of my others and hasn't yet decided to spit it back out.

Wool in two shades of pink for either felted bowls or a cool purse on one of the labels.

Pink funfur yarn for a shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh project that I don't want to talk about quite yet.

2 skeins of worsted weight for my crocheted boots.

Pink glitter stickers.

and.....plastic craft lacing in 3 shades of pink for I have no idea what but....Hey!!!! It was on clearance for 32 cents!!!!

I know you are dying to ask so I will answer the question.....Yes!!!! the cashier said" You like Pink right????".......hehehehe

Pink of the Week(2)

2008-12-22T20:16:00.002-06:00

Dee and I went to the Pinkest store in the universe today.

Ooh la la........Victoria Secret!

I of course loved the sign on the wall!

I freaked when I saw they had a perfume that was called PINK! (I don't get out much! lol)

And......it smelled good! I doused myself with it before leaving the store! hehehe

And......you in the gutter......NO! I didn't get "anything else" pink there! =)

Lishymas!

2008-12-15T15:54:00.003-06:00

Me and Lishy celebrated our Christmas together yesterday!

We came up with the idea of making "Yarn survival kits" a couple of months ago.

Here in all is it's awesomeness is what she got me....

From top left:

The kit. A white lunch box she attached happy pink and orange fabric to, plus a purple fabric bow.

The little cntainer that contained stitch markers she made for me in pinks,purples and blues and she made three that said Yarn Chick Emma!

Sweet Pea lotion and hand sanitizer cause I love the scent and cause duhhhhh it's PINK! lol

Theraputic craft gloves.....cause I have some awful carpal tunnel flare ups and cause they look much more stylish than my hand braces!

A container of chibi curved tapestry needles!

2 yarncakes of bamboo yarn...ohhhhh so soft and yummy. Pink and blue!

Pink mini scissors!!!!!

A little purple bag with needle protector "socks"...which is awesome cause mine always get up and walk away.hehehe

A color wheel and a color chart! I've wanted these for like forever to help make color combinations for projects!

And also in the kit but not pictured in this pic: A pair of size 8 knitting needles and a whole set of crochet hooks ( D thru K)!!!!!

I think Lishy went kinda overboard with the kit but I absolutely love it and love her!

Can't wait to make this a tradition and get started on next years!

you can see the kit I made her posted on her blog!

Pink of the Week

2008-12-15T15:42:00.003-06:00

This is gonna be a new weekly posting of something a la pinkness!

This week: a PINK wet floor sign that popped up mysteriously at the laundry mat after I flooded it that time! ROFLOL!

I'm Odd.....so 50 odd things you should know about me...

2008-12-14T19:05:00.002-06:00

I tied Lishy up, threw her in the closet , and stole this from her! hehehe =)

Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you...

1. Do you like blue cheese? Nope, I think it is really gross and I LOVE MOST CHEESES!!!!!
2. Do you own a gun? Nope but I sleep with a big black wooden police issued stick (ASP)
3. Wax or Shave your body parts? I shave everything but my eyebrows and I get them threaded.
4. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Yep, that's why I don't go.
5. Real or fake nails? I got fake at the moment but the boobs are real! ROFLOL!
6. Favorite Christmas song? the chestnuts roasting on an open fire one.
7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? a frap
8. Can you do push ups? probably
9. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? the ring of my mom and in the summer I like my anklet.
10. Favorite hobby? anything that involves yarn.
11. Do you have A.D.D.? how would I did you see that chicken know?
12. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? I don't go and get what I want.
13. Middle Name? Louise
14. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? hmmmmm, wtf?, and are you freaking serious????
15. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? faps, diet pepsi, water
16. Current worry right now? That my check on Friday won't cover what I need it to.
17. Current hate right now? Hate is too harsh a word.
18. Favorite place to be? Wherever I'm comfortable and with people who like being around me.
20. Like to go Shopping? Depends on what I'm shopping for
22. Do you own slippers? Yep but i don't wear them.......I really hate stuff on my feet.
23. What color shirt are you wearing ? gray
24. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? it depends who is on the sheets with me! hehehe
26. Favorite color? ummmm I am not sure????........PINK! duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
27. Would you be a pirate? Can I be his wench????
28. What songs do you sing in the shower? rub rub rub I like to scrub....only kidding...that is a song a 5 year old was singing to me at school the other day.lol
29. Favorite girl's name? Well, duh, mine lol
30. Favorite boy's name? I got one but I ain't telling.
31. What's in your pocket right now? nothing. I don't have any pockets!
32. Last thing that made you laugh? probably Lishy at the laundry today.
33. Best bed sheets as a kid? My room was decorated in Holly Hobby
34. Worst injury you've ever had? would a broken heart count?
35. Do you love where you live? I like where I live. Is that good enough?
36. How many TV's do you have in your house? 2 but no cable.lol
37. Who is your loudest friend? probably Dee and that ain't a bad thing.
38. How many pets do you have? none
39. Does someone have a crush on you? I seriously doubt it.
40 What is your favorite book? It is a tie between Outlander and Twilight
41. What is your favorite candy? CHOCOLATE!
42. Favorite Sports Team? Colts
43. What were you doing 12 AM last night? trying to sleep
44. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Who in the hell was texting me that early!
45. Worst habit? waiting
46. Do you play an instrument? maybe
47. How long does it take you to get to work? if i didn't take Jess to school about 30 seconds.lol
48. Plans for the weekend? it's over.......
49. If you could eat anything right this second what would it be? Taco Bell sounds really good.
50. What's your favorite (still running) TV show? I don't watch t.v.

Have a Very Pinky Christmas!!!

2008-12-11T17:10:00.002-06:00

Did you really expect anything less from me????? Nope! I didn't think so! hehehehe

The Power of Pink

2008-12-07T17:07:00.002-06:00

As you may have comed to realize if you know me......I have become obsessed with PINK!

The color PINK makes me happy! lalalalalalalalala

Here are some of my new PINK thingys.......

A shiny pink laptop case from my sissy which I am using as a knitting bag.
The pink ball of yarn hanging in my car to mark the Yarnchick's territory.
A pair of Nikes that I found in the closet, once belonging to the teenager, but now claimed by me....because they have pink on them duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
My pink crock keychain that Cathy sent me.
and....a set of felted pink bowls that I made wayyyyyyyyyyyy before this pink thing hit me!

Awwwwwww..........Feel the joy of PINK my peoples!!!!.....=)

COWLabunga Dude!!!

2008-12-06T16:12:00.003-06:00

For those freakingly cold reccess duties.

It was a quick knit and I am very happy with it.

Wanna make another one in green to match my other coat.

But that will be after I finish the 3 projects I got going.

Thelma and Louise

2008-11-28T18:10:00.003-06:00

Lola was in town and we spent the day together. We got to talk, eat, drive around,take silly pictures,and get into mischief! It was a great day! She even let me open my Christmas present! She knows I hate to wait and I would have peeked anyways after she left! hehehe

I miss her again already!!! WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

The Story of a Scarf

2008-11-23T18:45:00.002-06:00

I am doing a "Buddy Knit" with Spuds. It is the Zigzag scarf off the Lion Brand site.

We met at Hobby Lobby yesterday to get our stuff. I picked rasberry colored yarn for mine...they didn't have the new pink color dangit!......and Spuds got a green. I also threw some gadgets his way cause he's still fairly new to all this stuff. He got a row counter, some point protectors and a retractable measuring tape.

I came right home and started it. It seemed to go fast but others are assuming it is a race and are going faster!!! hehehe

I also took it to the laundry mat today. I got too caught up in one of my stories and messed up two rows. Lishy said tink. I didn't want to tink! I had a fearless moment and ripped out the needle, ripped out the two rows and inserted the needle back in ...in the space of about 20 seconds........I felt so powerful! Go me!.....Lishy said I took a deep breath first.hehehe

So tonight I have 7 zigzags finished....or would that be 4 zigs and 3 zags??????? lol

Had to stop cause my hands were starting to hurt.....moved onto crocheting a bit before heading to bed.

And.........after looking at Lishy the wonder knitter's already finished scarf...I'm gonna make mine 21 repeats. 21 being my lucky number and cause now I can say I am a third done. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Nite peeps!

Frap Buzz

2008-11-15T19:16:00.002-06:00

Bear with me...I am still buzzing and o.d.ing on my fraps of earlier.....

Do you hide when Jehovah witnesses knock on your door? I sneek up to the door and look through the peep hole...very rarely is it anyone good knocking on my door! lol

Tell me about your dancing style? It is unique and done in the privacy of my own home!

Honestly, do you laugh when people trip for no reason? Sure because it reminds me of myself!

What is your most used cuss word? I use all cuss words equally! hehehe

Do you think it looks silly when people wear socks with sandals? absolutely!

How many speeding tickets have you talked your way out of? none

If you wake up late, is the rest of your day ruined? not if it's on the weekend.lol

Which side of the bed do you sleep on? the right

Name the seven dwarf's : all of my ex husbands personalities!

When you bend over, can you touch your toes? yep. can you?

What kind of drunk are you? I always was the flirty kind!

What is the most difficult thing you've ever had to overcome? best friends suicide and divorce in the space of 2 months.

How do you feel about rainy days? They make me curly!

Do you think that people mistake your kindness for a weakness? I sure hope not!

Can you cook? I can put something in the microwave.........it sucks to cook for one person, so I don't. lol

What is your best dish? I really like my pink bowls. hehehehe

Have you ever eaten anything disgusting for money? I eat McDonalds often! ROFLOL!

Has anyone of the same sex ever hit on you? well.........yes they have! But I kindly declined!

Do you know anyone who is a pathilogical liar? yes I do!

What about bi-polar? I know someone who is tri-polar!

Is there anyone you know that deserves to get bitch slapped? of course!

Why do people drive slow in the fast lane? to annoy people who have road rage!

What is something interesting your best friend would tell us about you? I don't know...ask her...

Is it ever ok for people to marry their second cousin? in Kentucky!

How many real sit-ups can you do in a minute? I don't know and don't make me go see!

Have you ever eaten a crayon? nope, not on the diet plan

What is the best pick up line you've ever heard? Haven't heard it yet...

Would you rather be a porn star or a prostitute? which one makes more money???

Would you rather have cookies and milk or crackers and juice? how about cookies and diet pepsi. I am lactose intollerant!

If your body odor was a food scent, what would you want to smell like? brownies

Have you ever missed someones hand in a high five? probably

Last brand of shoes you had on? Nikes

Favorite candy bar? Reece Cups

What was the last bruise on your body? That would be the mysterious bruise on my thigh....remember???

Stabbing at Starbucks!

2008-11-15T18:33:00.002-06:00

It sounds kind of frightening doesn't it??? Don't be sceeeeeeered! It is just Lishy's S.O.'s new name for our Knitting in Public.

STAB is short for Stitch and Bitch! lol

Which Lishy, Spuds, and I did today at our local happening Starbucks!

The lady behind me doesn't look too happy.....do you think it was what we were talking about....you know I always go to the gutter!hehehe

I didn't get a picture of the other woman who was very "fond" of Spuds! lol

Lishy knitting on her lacy scarf. She got a lot done while I yacked!

I did get 10 rows of my shrug done though!

I actually watched Spuds knit this time and yes he can! He is making a hat.

I have been told that I get to pick his next knitting project....a scarf! Maybe something pink.....funfur????? Calm down! Only kidding!

And other than hanging out with friends and getting my mind off the crappy stress of the last 24 hours I observed several things....

1. They play the most stupid music at Starbucks. One minute we were listening to heart wrenching tunes, then the next we were ready to fall asleep, and then they threw in some that we could probably square dance to!

2. Coming from me who likes to go nowhere alone.....why would you go into Starbucks by yourself and look at a magazine for hours.....was it really just a yarn stalker listening in on our fun????? hehehe

3. And last but not least......This chick will never drink....I REPEAT NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!........more than one frap in 24 hours! OMG! I am still bouncing up and down hours later!

Dr. Phil Test...I got 36!

2008-11-12T18:42:00.002-06:00

(Dr. Phil scored 55, he did this test on Oprah

and she got a 38.) Some folks pay a lot of

money to find this stuff out!

Read on, this is very interesting!

Don't be overly sensitive!

The following is pretty accurate and it

only takes a few minutes.

Don't peek, but begin the test as you

scroll down and answer.

Answers are for who you are now and not who

you were in the past. Have pen or pencil

and paper ready.

This is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept.

at many of the major corporations today. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and in their prospective employees.

It's only 10 Simple questions, so grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers to each question.

Ready?

Begin.

1. When do you feel your best....

A) in the morning
B) during the afternoon and early evening
C) late at night

2. You usually walk...

A) fairly fast, with long steps
B) fairly fast, with little steps
C) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
D) less fast, head down
E) very slowly

3. When talking to people you...

A) stand with your arms folded
B) have your hands clasped
C) have one or both your hands on your hips
D) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
E) ;play with your ear, touch your chin, o r smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with.....

A) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
B) your legs crossed
C) your legs stretched out or straight
D) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with...

A) big appreciated laugh
B) a laugh, but not a loud one

C) a quiet chuckle
D) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...

A) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
B) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
C) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted....

A) welcome the break

B) feel extremely irritated

C) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most...

A) Red or orange
B) black
C) yellow or light blue
D) green
E) dark blue or purple
F) white
G) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are...

A) stretched out on your back

B) stretched out face down on your stomach

C) on your side, slightly curled

D) with your head on one arm

E) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are....

A) falling

B) fighting or struggling

C) searching for something or somebody

D) flying or floating

E) you usually have dreamless sleep

F) your dreams are always pleasant

POINTS:

1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1
3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e ) 1
10 (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINT: Others see you as someone they should 'handle with care'. You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality, a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, so meone who takes cha nces and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting, someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding, someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you, realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively

or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involve d with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well, know that you aren't.

L is for...

2008-11-09T19:40:00.002-06:00

*Use the 1st letter of your middle name to answer each of the following... *they have to be real places, names, things...nothing made up! Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. (WHICH BY THE WAY IS HARD IF YOU ALREADY READ THEIR ANSWERS) You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl..

You can only use an answer 1 time!

1. What is your middle name ?..................Louise

2. 4 letter word...............................................Love

3. Vehicle: ......................................................Landrover

4. City, State or county..................................Louisville

5. Boy Name: ................................................Lewis

6. Girl Name: ................................................Laverne

7. job or career:.............................................Lover

8. Something you wear:..............................Lipstick

9. Food: .........................................................Lemon

10. Found in a bathroom............................Listerine

11. Reason for Being Late:........................Lounging

12. Something you shout:...........................Lunch!

13. Animal:.....................................................Lion

14. Word to describe you............................Looney

The Shirts say it All....hehehehe

2008-11-09T15:24:00.001-06:00

Knitting...

2008-11-07T18:48:00.003-06:00

What is your all time favorite yarn to knit with?

My crack of choice is Sugar n Cream cotton and I Love This Yarn!!! And I have recently fell hard for Berrocco Comfort!

Your favorite needles?

I had a bamboo fetish for awhile and now it is circular, anything circular!

The worst thing you've ever knit?

Ummmmm...the stinkin Buddy Tank of course! roflol!

Your most favorite knit pattern? (maybe you don't like wearing it...but it was the most fun to knit)

Well I don't wear it...hehehe....but the Mason Dixon ballband dishcloth.

Most valuable knitting technique?

Mattress stitch

Best knit book or magazine?

Mason Dixon for the feel goodness of yarny love. The Yarn Harlot for her humor and knitting passion. My mag. of choice...and yes you know I buy em all!!!....is Creative Knitting!

Your favorite knit-a-long?

I seem to fail at knit-a-longs! lol.......The buddy blanket ended up one square, the tank was a disaster, and the shrug is still growling from the other side of the room because I am ignoring it!

Your favorite knitblogs?

There are so many I love and enjoy....but everyday, rain or shine I must check Mason-Dixon, Yarn Harlot, Lishy, and Spuds for updates.......

Your favorite knitwear designer?

Ain't got one...but I do watch in facsination and listen with awe at Lishy's creativity. =)

The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)

I have an awesome green scarf I wear with my big green winter coat. And I gotta mention my most fave home-made item....and don't hit me because it is not knit...but it is my crocheted kitchen rug! I love its ooh lala pinkness!

Belated Booooooooooooooooooo

2008-11-01T16:55:00.003-05:00

Halloween has been here and gone but I have some spooky and booey stuff still to share with you...

My crocheted skull. I think he is pretty cool!

My candy corn shrug......Spuds, you were wrong! It wasn't a bra! ROFLOL!

Boo in the trick or treat bowl.....after the trick or treaters left! Yes! I ended up with tons of chocolate left! I am drowning!!!!!! Glub glub glub!!!

My costume this year.....I was the Knitty Kitty! lol

And........Dee was supposed to be a Knitty Kitty too but only had crochet hooks.....so that makes her a .....hmmmmmmmm????? .....A Crochey Cat! ROFLOL!

Halloween

2008-10-18T19:23:00.002-05:00

Borrowed from Spuds...

1. Favorite Halloween T.V. special:It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
2. Favorite home made costume:The first year at my school job I was "The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"
3. To trick or to treat?:Treat of course
4. Freddie,Jason or Michael?: Got to go with Jason
5. Favorite treat? Reese Cups and M & Ms
6. Favorite Trick?: When we dared a male friend to try on his wifes red crotchless lace full body stocking and pushed him outside, locked the doors, and turned on all the outside lights!!!! I never laughed so hard in my life!
7. Last time you dressed up to go trick or treating? I dress up every year for school.
8. Did you trick or treat every year as a kid? I only got to go once as a kid. I was a country girl.
9. If you got to dress up this year what would you go as? I usually put cat ears on and a tail. I could go as the Incredible Sexless Woman........roflol!
10. If you could would you go trick or treating now? Sure
11. Scariest movie? Actually it is Final Destination...that movie freaks me out!!!

Yes He Does!

2008-10-17T14:59:00.002-05:00

I had heard that he did.....but I wasn't gonna believe it until I saw it with my own two Chicky eyes....

So Myself, Lishy, and Spuds all met at Starbucks!

And.....along with our yummy Fraps we........KNIT IN PUBLIC! YES!!!!!!!!!! All 3 of us!

He knits!!!! And he ain't gay!!! ROFLOL!

It was funny though when he went and got his knitting out of his truck and he had the yarn strung across the whole parking lot! hehehehe

A Beautiful fun day!!! Good friends! Nice sunny weather! Knitting! and of course a sexual remark or two from yours truely! and even gifts!!!! Spuds brought us gourmet popcorn! YUM!

Lets do it again!!!

New Friends

2008-10-11T17:51:00.002-05:00

Please say Hello to Boo and Lou!

I crocheted them this morning....

And since the eyes were in the closet and I really didn't want to open that closet and have all the yarn fall out around me.....

I went to Hobby Lobby to get some more eyes...hehehe.....and I dragged Lishy with me. I needed someone to keep me within budget! lol......

Looky at the charms I got and made stitch markers with. Aren't they cute! I think the happy shark is a hoot! He makes me smile!

The picture is kinda blurry so if you cant tell...the others are an octopus and a black sheep. hehehehe

I didn't find the little Starbucks cup charm I saw online and really wanted...........always something to be on the hunt for! lol

Wrong?

2008-10-10T18:39:00.002-05:00

People have husbands, boyfriends,roommates, dates, atleast occasional nookie...............and then there is me.................who has a crazy ex- Fucktard she avoids and.......YARN!

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE YARN!!!!!!! But it can only entertain so much!

Does anyone else see anything seriously wrong with this picture!

I've voiced my issue.....now I'm gonna go knit! ROFLOL!

21!

2008-10-06T19:57:00.002-05:00

What were you doing when you were 21? Let's relive shall we????

I got these questions in an email and found them quite interesting, funny, and wow! what memories they brought up!!!!

Here we go....

!. In what year did you turn 21? 1988.

2. How many years ago was that? 20!

3. What if anything was memorable in how you looked? I was 102 freaking pounds! Boobless! But great legs....where did they go dammit???? hehehe...and I had really long blond crimped hair with very high bangs!

4. What was your favorite outfit? Ummmmm....I wore little skirts!lol......and I had this really cool jean jacket that I bleached my name on the back!

5. What kind of car did you drive? A baby blue Ford Escort

6. Did you have a job? Yep! I was a cashier at Hill's Department Store. I think I made a whopping $3.75 an hour!

7. Did you like your job? Absolutely loved it!!!!!

8. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? well.....there was 3 guys that year.hehehehe

9. What can you remember about them? ROFLOL!.........this is too funny......but here goes.....one was the Fucktard! He kept dumping me for other girls though....and then I also dated the Fucktard's cousin to make him jealous...it worked but I broke the cousin's heart...and it is rumored that he still pines for me and that is why he has never married...yeah right........and I really really liked the maintenance guy at Hill's! We would spend all our breaks together, he would come in on his nights off to see me....and OMG! the sweetest thing....he would write me notes on paper towels! ....I still got them in a box somewhere.hehehehe....and yes....I broke his heart too dammit!

10. Did you have any close friends? Yes, Stacy and Tobie.

11. Do you still stay in touch with them? I see Tobie every once in a while at Wal-Mart. And Stacy took her own life in 2002.

12.Did you do anything special on your 21st birthday? I actually had to work..... the Fucktard had broke up with me a couple days before to go bone some ugly redhead who turned out later to like girls!....and I got roses and balloons at work from the maintenance guy!

13.What was the most memorable moment of the year of 21? I eloped.....with the Fucktard!Geez! What was I thinking???????........What in the Hell was I drinking?????

Now it's your turn! Either repost this on your own blogs or just copy and paste your answers in my comments....

Hmmmmmm.....think I will hop on over to myspace and look up the maintenace guy......hehehehe

A Beautiful Sunday

2008-10-05T14:35:00.002-05:00

It is a beautiful day! Wonderful weather....good friends.....yarn!

This yarnchick is not looking forward to the cooler days a coming! I really, really, really, really don't like socks!!!

The laundry mat was a litle warm inside so we hung out outside while the clothes dried.

Am I the only one who thinks it's funny that it looks like I have a ginormous yarn penis in that picture??????? ROFLOL!

An Original Creation

2008-10-03T18:05:00.004-05:00

Yes! You are right....it is a Candy Corn thong!!!.......and Yes!!! I need to get my head out of the candy jar!!!hehehehehe

Instant Happy!!!

2008-10-02T20:29:00.002-05:00

20 minutes and a G hook.......and I get one of my favorite things!!!!!! A Candy Corn!!! It's about 2 and a half inches. I luvvvvvvvvv it!!!!!!

Stress!!!

2008-10-02T18:56:00.002-05:00

Today was one of those days....you know the kind where you should just stay in bed with a pillow over your head!....But I couldn't do that cause I did that yesterday. Today I had to be a big girl and face the world and the world for the most part was shitty, dang it!!!

So since my stress relievers were not working...you know...knitting, crocheting, chocolate....and there is no possible hope for that really really really good stress reliever....hehehe....I decided to do the next best thing....................

I officially started to work out again!!! And when I was done I actually felt much better! Thank you endorphins!!!!!

See side bar for my work-out tunes........

Sunday Starts

2008-09-29T14:54:00.003-05:00

After waking up from a horrible nights sleep, I thought I was just gonna be in a cranky blah mood all day Sunday.......but it never fails when I get with Lishy!!!!!!......She brightened my mood and made my day fun and silly...just the way I like em!!!!!!!

We headed for our normal place...the laundry mat....where I think they are getting used to the two crazy girls who scatter yarn all over the tables.hehehe

We cast on for another buddy knit. This time a long sleeved shrug. Lishy is using a pretty shiny gray and I am using a teal blue from the stash.

Speaking of the stash.....I am supposed to be on a yarn diet! And Lishy proved she is my "right hand man" and "partner in crime" on Saturday when I texted her and said come with me to Hobby Lobby to buy yarn.......no questions were asked, no reminders of my yarn diet, nothing....she went quietly and even bought some yarn of her own (She is supposed to be on a diet too!).....

I love you Lishy!!!!! You whore!!!!.............=)

And one more funny thing....I went to buy yarn for my afghan for my livingroom. 3 colors. Easy! I even gave Lishy a hard time when we were at Hobby Lobby cause she wanted to get the yarn for the buddy shrug and she didn't even know how much we needed.......BUT!!!!!!....who went home and realized she bought 2 of the wrong colors??????? ME!!!!!! What an idiot!!!!!!!! hehehehe

The damm tank is done...and other stuff........

2008-09-21T09:19:00.003-05:00

Finally!!!! The Tank is finished! It don't fit! It has lots of mistakes, mine and from the pattern writer, but IT IS FINISHED!!!!!!

If you look at the picture closely...no I am not Frankenknit's Bride and have a needle through my neck....I just slipped my head through it to get a picture! hehehe

It does bring back memories of Wal-Mart and getting stuck in that dress with the hanger attached! Right , Lishy?????? ROFLOL

I think Lishy actually finished hers last night too. The last text from her before I took heavy doses of cold medicine told me she had one strap done.

Here it is on Maizy! Looks good on a plastic body! lol

I took the picture , threw the tank across the room one last time and called it a day!

I AM FREE!!!!!!!!!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Other stuff of the week..... I had a knitters elbow flare-up! So I am gonna crochet for awhile to give it a rest.....I broke my bra at work! That was quite exciting! And luckily I had a printed shirt on so no one thankfully could see my blow-out! hehehe.....I got a horrible cold! Probably from one of the kids. Gotta take more vitamins!.....I had a big itch on the leg the other day and kept scratching and scratching....figured it was a bug bite....got home from work and decided to have a look at it. I found a bruise as big as my hand! Did I scratch so hard to give myself the bruise or did the bruise itch???? And!!!! I don't remember running my leg into anything that big or hard to leave that bad of bruise. Weird to say the least!........Yesterday the neighbors flooded my bathroom again! UGH! But I thank goodness had no water issues of my own at the laundry mat! lol

Since Lishy and I did laundry yesterday instead of our usual Sunday thingy....today is free! I am gonna take my kleenex and my crocheting and veg on the couch with Charmed Season 1.

A Day of Fondling!

2008-09-14T07:35:00.002-05:00

Lishy and I had planned this day of Yarnny Goodness for a couple weeks now.

Bright and early on Saturday we hopped in her car.....ok...it wasn't that early...10:30.....and I actually didn't hop because I had a crappy night of non-sleep......but you get the drift....

Our first stop was Circle K to get big honking polar pops of much needed caffeine.

Then we were off to our first shop...

Clementine's. The store owner was very friendly and very helpful. It did not have huge amounts of yarn but it was nice. And!!!! She also sells awesome fabrics!!! She even had fabric with cupcakes on it!!!!! To die for!!!! I wanted to call up Lola and tell her to get her booty up here!!! I bought some yarn and some magnets. Lishy bought some yummy colored yarn and some fabric for a secret project for.......ME!!!!

Our next stop was in Indy. Mass Ave. Lishy had been there before....this was my maiden voyage and I will say I was sunk to say the least! I think my mouth hung open for a good hour upon entering the shop!

It was awesome! Big! Friendly! Cluttered! It looked lived in and loved! And there was ummmmmm.....freaking HUGE amounts of yarn!!!!!!

We hung out with Dru, a worker and fellow yarn lover! He was very nice and very helpful. We just had the one issue of him thinking my knitting was "wrong" when we all know it is "different"!!!!

We were going to go to two other shops but decided to just hang out at Mass Ave. for a while and then head on home.

Here's my wonderful, yummy, new friends!

I am so excited that I actually now own 4 yarn cakes!!!!!!

And...here is the fun new magnets....you can make up your own sentences and phrases that are yarn related....

Of course.....my mind went elsewhere with the last one!!!!!! ROFLOL!!!!!

Lishy!!!!! A great day my friend!!!!

When is the next roadtrip?????????.........=)

WOW!

2008-09-10T17:38:00.002-05:00

Lola said this reminded her of me and my misadventures at the laundry mat!

Ummmm......I really don't think this is gonna happen on Sunday!!! ROFLOL!!!!

Lost and Found

2008-09-09T18:37:00.002-05:00

Sunday I was summoned to the store (Fireworks) to go through stuff that had been stored there.....they are gutting the place after flood damage and remodeling...

So I get there and see nothing that was mine...I tell him there is ONE thing that I would love to find but am not holding my breath....and that was the sweater I knit when I was 16 years old.

He asked me what it looked like, I told him....and his eyes got real big!

He found it the day before and ....gave it to the neighbor!

I was really upset! The one thing I thought was gone forever.....so close but still gone!

He actually went in the other room, made a phone call, and in a little bit I had my sweater back!!!!

Hell No! I am not gonna wear it! It was knit in the 80's. Oversized and I think I actually wore it with white harem pants.....ala MC Hammer!!!!! ROFLOL

I just want it to have it. Look! I was dedicated to my craft way back then! Man! There is no way I could knit row after row today without getting bored and throwing it across the room!!!! hehehe

I look at it and it still amazes me! What was I doing in all those hours of hours knitting....way before cable and dvds! lol

Yarnchick's Wannadoos

2008-09-06T13:46:00.002-05:00

I have so many projcts I wanna start....more startitis!!!! Yep...always got it! So I am posting my list......let's see if I succeed in making any of it before I see something else.lol

In no particular order.....

!. Special Olympics scarves.....buddy crochet with Lola. We have to send them off before January....I found white yarn in the closet and Lola sent be two blue balls so I am set to get started.....(Crochet)

2. Yarnchick mini squares for a possible wall hanging......gonna use crack yarn scraps for this...(Knit)

3. Openwork tank.....a fast project.......could use blue I Love This Cotton in stash.....(Crochet)

4. Seymour the Sea Monster.....so dang cute!!!.....gonna be bright pink and a girl!......(Crochet)

5. Bell Sleeved Shrug......next buddy knit with Lishy........gonna use the blue cotton mentioned above or Beige I Love This Yarn in stash.......(Knit)

6. Black cardigan.....in ummmmmmm black...hehehe.....no pattern yet.....just need it for my winter school wardrobe cause the kiddos pulled and tugged holes into my other one last year and it had to be retired!.....(Knit or Crocheted)

7. Bell Sleeved Tunic.....wanted to make this last year and didn't get to it.......Beige or the multi colored I LOve This Yarn in stash from the "baby blanket gone wrong".......(Crochet)

8. The Wavelength Scarf....crocheted in knitpicks yarn to match winter coat...........(Crochet)

9. Baby blanket for Steph from work......due in April.....won't find out sex of baby like last time......have a few patterns in mind..........(Knit or Crocheted)

There you go......those who love me.....keep me on task!!!!! ROFLOL

Sing with me...You Don't Know What You Got.........

2008-09-06T13:25:00.002-05:00

...till you look in the closet!!!.....hehehehe

I put on the safety glasses and opened the door!

I went looking for pink yarn for Seymour (please see next post...).

And I came out with:

A pompom maker....I may want to make some in the next century......maybe

Stitch markers...I need them!!!

2 crochet hooks....one being an H....and you know you can't have too many H's.....I have about......6!

Big plastic rings to hang potholders on.

Brand new never used little knitting needle holders to keep your knitting on the needles.....man! I just bought new ones! lol

3 size 10 bamboo double points...where did number 4 go???????

A big stitch holder.

My row counter! woohoo! Didn't want to buy a new one!

Lishy!!!!! I found 3 circs!!!!! All bamboo and not cheap!!!They did not run off to Hawaii like I thought!!!!!!

And yarn......of course yarn! Duhhhhh people!!!!!! =)

Somebody throw me a life jacket!!!

2008-09-01T12:04:00.002-05:00

Water is wrecking havoc in my life it seems...

First yesterday and the panty fiasco...

And now today...

I am being a little lazy yarnchick today. Spent a few hours online with Lola, knitting some, looking for new patterns, and not much else...

So I finally decide it's time to get my butt out of the chair and get ready for the day...

Taking a nice leisurely bubble bath, listening to sappy music, minding my own business...

When water starts pouring down from above! No I didn't decide at the last minute to take a shower!!!

It was pouring out of the exhaust fan...from above...from my smelly food new neighbors! UGH!!!

It wasn't bad enough that their smelly food comes through my vents at all hours of the day and night...I have come to realize it might be a good diet plan for me.....yucko!...but NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! now they gotta flood my bathroom!

People...I CAN'T SWIM!!! Enough with the water please!!!

One last tidbit for today...

Lishy...I finally got 6 inches, but you know I am going for 13! No matter how hard I work at it or how long...how I pull it...how I stretch it...it ain't growing!....................hehehehe....I thought you could give me some advice cause .......................YOU ARE A WHORE!!!..................=)

The Flood of 8-31-08

2008-08-31T15:23:00.002-05:00

I, Amy G., along with my panties are responsible for flooding the laundry mat on this fine sunny day!

How embarrassing! ......and kinda.......How funny!!!!

I was busy talking to Lishy and didn't check to see that the front loader was securely closed.

Then the water started coming and coming and coming........

UGH!

The reason......panty string caught in the door!

I luckily felt a little better when I was told by the nice lady mopping up my mess that it wasn't the first time!

Lishy!!!!! You gotta watch me closer!!!!!....=)

And.......

you know when I am with Lishy......there has got to be something funny said...

Here's today's...

"I got 6 inches." (me)

"I'm not used to it being so stubby." (me)

"Mine is ginormous!" (Lishy)

"I got 6 balls!" (Lishy)

"Mine has nuts." (me)

and......

"Wow! That's freaking huge! I've never seen one so big!" (me)

Reflections

2008-08-27T17:05:00.002-05:00

Well if I was a tree.....on Monday I added another ring to my trunk.lol

It was a good day all and all. I got Birthday wishes and gifts from all the special people in my life! I got brownies! And I spent a nice evening with The Teenager at the movies....after some tense weeks in her presence.

I didn't get no hot passionate birthday kiss...but maybe next year! hehehe

And.....for the second year in a row.....my Dad forgot my birthday!!!

And.....I really miss my mom a lot right now!!!

Growning up...on our special day my sister and I got to pick our favorite meal for Mom to make. I would always have home made mac n cheese or chicken spaghetti bake. And for dessert.....always, always, always...it would be sugar cream pie! YUM!

I wish my mom was here right now! not for the food! lol...Just for that motherly advice. How would she have dealed with me if I was as horrible as The Teenager was??? My sister says I was...hehehe....but I really can't remember...

I remember telling my mom everything! Crying to her when my boyfriend was a jerk...and she even knew I was eloping before anyone else knew.lol

I want that love, that friendship with my own daughter dammit!!! Can we get through this phase quickly please????

Ok....thanks for listening...gonna go put my big girl panties on and go pick her up from her Dad's and hope beyond hope she can be in a somewhat decent mood! Wish me luck!!!

It was nowhere near calm!!!

2008-08-18T19:40:00.002-05:00

Ok...you that know me well, know I have been knitting since I was 8...you know when I came over on the ARK...and crocheting since I was about 10. I have taken a long extended break from knitting...because it effects my carpal tunnel and I rather enjoy the crocheting and being able to throw my project down and when I pick it back up, don't have to deal with dropped stitches...

But I needed some variety in my life and needed a change up! And I also was looking for something to help relieve stress...which all knitters near and far proclaim knitting does...and WE ALL KNOW I AIN'T GETTING THAT OTHER STRESS RELIEVER!!! LOL

So I begun my knitting journey this past week...

It began with my friend Lishy wanting do do a buddy knit of a simple tank top knitted in the round...

It called for size 6 circulars that were 24 inches. All I had was 29 inchers. Lishy told me they would work....and I believed her.................. for a moment...

I cast on and when I tried to join the ends...it wouldn't work. Not enough stitches to go around the damm circular needle. I threw it across the room!

The next day I looked at it and growled!

The day after that I decided...Hey! I will knit it on straights! That way it will fit on the needles and I can also change up the pattern cause I will have a wrong side...and I won't get as bored...I cast on... oh, and I also went up a size on needles...to 7's...cause I knit tight...well...I always do the long tail cast on....I have done this cast on since I was in high school home ec and my teacher said the loopy cast on I had been doing just wasn't gonna cut it....

So here I am doing the long tail cast on....and my freaking tail wasn't long enough!

So I threw it across the room.

A couple of hours later I pick it back up. Rip and start over....this time my tail is more than long enough..I think I had almost half the ball of yarn left hangin there! lol

So I knit my first row. A simple knit 3 purl 2 ribbing.

I proceed to the second row which is purl 3 knit 2...duhhhhh.........and somewhere my mind goes to Hawaii and laying on the beach with some hot guy who will love all things about me..or you know...I was in lala...and I screwed up the pattern!!!

I threw it across the room!

Then on Saturday Kristi buys me an early birthday present....circulars...size 8 and 24 inchers...

Lishy comes over on Sunday and we both cast on. We knit one row.......

It seems all is well......

Except this tank knit in the round looks like its gonna fit my 6 year old neice Ella and not my big ass!!!! But Lishy says have faith...and so I shall and press on!

I got an inch knit so far!

Blasted Blahs!

2008-08-11T17:13:00.002-05:00

Well....my friends, my Summer is coming to a quick end and The Yarnchick is just not happy about it!

I did not get done all that I wanted to accomplish. That ticks me off, but hey! It's my own fault right???

I had several crafty projects planned...are any of them finished?????Nopes!

I wanted to spend more time with certain friends....did that happen????Nope!

Part of me just wants to get in the car and go track them down...wouldn't you love it if I showed up on your doorstep?????hehehe.....

But nope...that's not how I am...if I was, I am sure I would get more of the things I want! Dang it!

Anyways...enough with the Blahsssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!

Lets see...what am I thankful for????

Friends, Lishy in particular....who is just a text away when I am having a moment...she's always there to "text me down"...and The Hermit lessons are greatly appreciated!

Even though it is back to working and job time...I still have weekends off! Can't complain about that!!!!!

and...it's great that even though I feel really old having a daughter that will be a sophomore...she is being nice to her old mother and letting her drive her Jeep!...I really think its cause she was embarrassed to have mom pull up in the Thundercrap and pick her up from school...hehehe...either way...I'm not complaining!

Hugs to you all and of course hope!!!!!!

Luv you!!!!

Half a Tank

2008-08-07T09:39:00.002-05:00

I finished one side of my tank last night.
I like the look of it. I think the straps may be a little short but won't really know till I make the back.
Gonna start the back today. Trying to finish it before my birthday....don't know if I will succeed in that or not.....but thats the plan Stan!

Firsts...

2008-08-03T19:46:00.002-05:00

I got this from Lish...

Who was your first prom date?
That would be the invisable man...I didn't go to the prom.
Do you still talk to your first love?
Nope, I figure he is either dead or in prison.
What was your first alcoholic drink?
a wine cooler
What was your first job?
I worked at Shirt Tales making t-shirts in the Common's Mall.
What was your first car?
a Honda civic
Who was the first person to text you today?
Lishy
Who is the first person you thought of this morning?
someone who I'm sure wasn't thinking about me.
Who was your first grade teacher?
Miss Lentz
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
never been in a plane
Who was your first best friend and are you still friends?
Laurie...I think she is in a mental hospital...I have that effect on people.lol
What was your first sport played?
Whatever they made us play in P.E.
Who was the first person you talked to this morning?
Lishy
Whose wedding were you first in?
My own...it wasn't a wedding though...just the courthouse.lol
What was the first thing you did this morning?
Woke up.
What was the first concert you went to?
Shaun Cassidy at Market Square
What was your first tattoo or piercing?
First piercing was ears when I was a kid. First tattoo on my ankle
What was the first foreign country you went to?
Does in my mind count???
What was your first run in with the law?
haven't had one yet...knocking on wood.
When was your first detention?
ummmm....I had many.hehe
What was the first state you lived in?
Indiana
Who was the first person to break your heart?
The one from above who is dead or in prison...
Who was your first roommate?
my best friend Angie. moved in with her after highschool
Where did you go in your first limo ride?
a birthday party...and we owned the limo!

Clay Day 2008

2008-08-03T09:26:00.002-05:00

The Teenager and I headed to Clay Day in Brown County again this year. It is our 3rd year going and painting pots with my sister and Jeanne.

As usual...it was fun....and DAMM HOT!!!!

We don't make the pots, we paint them and then they fire them and then put them in sawdust. The technique is called Raku and comes from Japan.

The teeager and I each made 3 pots....Here I am with my favorite of the day.

My sister and the Teenager painting their pots.

My 3 pots. If the picture was brighter you could see the cool colors better...the one on the left is a coppery goldish brown with white crackle at the top. The one in the middle is a green with black background and white flowers, and the one on the right is a marbley turquoise...