A Snowy Aftermath

Wow, yesterday I totally forgot to blog. My brain must have finally succumbed to the cold and it went into hibernation.

FOR TODAY - January 14, 2011

Outside my window...

The parking lot is pretty clear although the backyard still looks lovely and untouched. It's 27 degrees but supposed to go up to 41 and I imagine it will all melt and just be a memory soon.

I am thinking...

I wish I could stay in again today but I suppose one does have to venture out eventually.

I am thankful for...

Not losing power during this week and not having to take my dad to the surgeon for his checkup yesterday. When I called to cancel the appointment, they told me they only had one patient show up so far.

From the kitchen...

Last night I made peanut butter cookie brownies. Or, at least, that's what I'm calling them. Not bad. Possibly would have been better with a little vanilla ice cream on top but it's just too cold to think about that.

I am wearing...

Jammies with my oversized wool sweater that I've been living in all week. It zips up so it's easy to whip on and off...particularly when the hot flashes kick in.

I am creating...

I've been flying on my new shawl. Up to 213 stitches and only about 2 dozen more rows to go. Of course, those rows will eventually grow to 261 stitches long so it's not really that close to finished as it sounds.

I am going...

To get the car de-iced and head over to my dad's to go grocery shopping. That will be my first time out all week.

I am reading...

World War Z - it's slow going but that's only because I'm not making the time to read. I'd rather be reading blogs and knitting or watching Bones and knitting. I'm only reading before I go to sleep which means I'm lucky if I get 3 or 4 pages in each day.

I am hoping...

I don't run into any icy patches today. Trying to think ahead of time if there are any bridges or shady areas on my route.

I am hearing...

Cars going up and down the street fairly normally today. Not much excitement. Only one accident on the hill this week which really surprises me.

Around the house...

This afternoon, I think I'll vacuum and tidy up.

One of my favorite things...

I bought a new knitting pattern from Etsy and can't wait to try it out. She is Penelope, the Empathetic Monster and I think I'll make one for everyone I know if the pattern isn't too difficult.

I have never…

Watched The Simpsons...or Family Guy...or Big Bang Theory.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Finish up this shawl and pick up Caitlin's yarn to make her a new slouch hat.

From my picture journal...