Daily Thoughts

From one of the many blogs I read, The Simple Woman, here is my first attempt at a daily journal.

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...

Earlier, I woke up to the sound of hammering somewhere across the way, behind the wooded area. 45 degrees and overcast.

I am thinking...

My feet are cold and I should go find some warm socks but I'm too lazy.

I am thankful for...

My dad's recovery after his operation and his eyesight getting better so he can work his daily crossword puzzles.

From the kitchen...

This year, I am going to be more productive and actually get back to cooking.

I am wearing...

My Shakespeare Tavern tee shirt and some yoga pants. But no socks. And I am cold. Silly me.

I am creating...

A 14th Season Doctor Who scarf because I have been a fan too long not to have made one.

I am going...

Nowhere today if I can help it.

I am reading...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...still...because I only pick it up right before I go to sleep and it's taking forever. But it's the third or fourth read-through, so that's okay. I know how it ends.

I am hoping...

That I hear soon about the data entry job I'm needing desperately.

I am hearing...

The ticking of the clock and the occasional car driving down the street. It's peaceful.

Around the house...

It is very quiet. The coffee is on and there is a lovely aroma in the kitchen.

One of my favorite things...

I bought a new book last night on Rob's recommendation - The Affinity Bridge by George Mann

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Make good progress on the Doctor Who scarf, get back in the swing of school again with Giuli (lesson plans!), take a couple of boxes of books over to Dad's for storage, evaluate the knitting works in progress and make a schedule for the sewing and knitting that needs to be done.

From my picture journal:

Creative Every Day Challenge

Amongst the bazillion blogs I read (or skim) I occasionally stumble upon a little gem or spark that grabs my attention long enough to delve in more deeply. (That whole dilettante's dilemma thing I alluded to in the title of my blog, remember?) Here's a creativity challenge that I've just signed up for. Sounds pretty cool - let's see how I progress through the year with it.

Now, I need to keep up my Ravelry projects and my poor, neglected Shelfari list. I think that's about all I can handle for now.

So, what do I knit on consignment?

This will be a quick post but, hopefully, I will be able to get a couple of photos up of some of the items I've been knitting on consignment. With Christmas coming up, it's important to get your orders in soon. Email me for prices and other questions. Also, if you hop over to wombatknitter on Ravelry, you can see lots more. :-)

Fingerless Gloves and Slouch Hats

Another Quick Note

Check out the Forcecast.net for October 5. They have reprinted an essay Paul wrote!

Check out this contest for Malabrigo goodness!

Just a quickie post here (yes, I'll eventually finish the Dragon*Con postings) because I found out about a few contests after watching the Knitgirllls latest video blog.

First of all, here's a contest with several ways to enter. There are 3 skeins of Malabrigo sock yarn up for grabs, so head over to RainloverKnits to check out the action.

Second, another contest of yarn-y goodness at Laugh.Love.Knit. Leave a comment to enter.

I'm heading over there to enter both of them. See you there!