Why Helllloooooo! Long time no read eh? How about a recap of the last 2 weeks? Let’s see, I
- Studied until I wanted to die, and then studied some more.
- Banged my head on the wall while trying to get my final project simulation working.
- Totally flunked my only final exam (no way is it better than a 50%).
- Managed to get a very decent grade in my class (despite the final), because the project report I busted my butt over was “quite good”.
- Dyed 120 skeins of yarn for The Loopy Ewe, because sleep is overrated.
- Caught up on some backed up Yarn Nerd custom orders. (Thanks to my lovely customers for being patient with me!)
- Knit 1.25 hats. That’s it. My poor hands were suffering from wool withdrawals for a while there.
- Played in 2 orchestra concerts.
- Oh, and you know, went to work too, because the bill collectors don’t view finals week as a valid reason for late payments.
PHEW! All caught up now? Cause I’m still not, especially with the freight train of Christmas bearing down on me. I think I’ve managed to whittle my knitted gifts list down to something that’s still a bit long, but I think manageable. We’ll see if I finish it all when next week rolls around. But finals are done, and I survived, so I don’t mind a few intense knitting nights, especially when you have some tasty treats to keep you company.
Nothing like curling up on the couch with a movie, some Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa w/ giant Peppermint Marshmallows (thanks TJ’s! Now where’s my advertisement check?), and some Manos Wool/Silk blend. Yum on all 3 accounts. I’m afraid I can’t tell you anymore about the knitting, but let me say it is splendid.
And speaking of snow, it has become quite chilly here in New Mexico, after a confusing November comprised of quite a few 65 degree highs. And with the cold came the first true test of my dedication to bike commuting, which I passed with flying colors. Thanks to my wonderful parents, who bought me some great wind/water proof stuff for my birthday, I am well equipped for riding on dark rainy nights (I have lights and a shiny vest, don’t worry peeps!). Also, it turns out that I like riding in the cold a whole lot! There’s something to be said of bundling up and braving the cold to get home, it makes you appreciate the effort that much more.
Thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes too, I really appreciated all of your comments on both the sweater and my Birthday! I’ve worn the sweater quite a few times, and am already planning out the next one. I have the entire period from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day off (thanks work!), so I think I’ll be putting in some progress on Sweater 2.0.
Oh as many commenters correctly guessed, the message embedded in the Seamless Hybrid is in fact, “HelloWorld”. The first commenter to guess correctly was Kelp!, so congrats to her, and thanks for guessing everyone! And if you’re scratching your head a bit, you might want to check out this link. Basically, almost every computer programming class and book has you program the computer to display “Hello World” as a first project, so I thought it was fitting that my first sweater do the same. I like to think of it as nerdy with a sublime touch.
Finally, I also owe 3 people some yarn as promised a few posts ago, so the winners are Kim U, Jennifer and Karen S. Congrats you three! I’ll be dispatching an e-mail to you soon.
That’s about it for me, so until next time, rock out with your nerd out. (Ok, that one is going into the permanent language repertoire.)
PS: Look Mom, a new blog post! Now you don’t have to withhold my Christmas gifts!
congratulations on finishing the semester in one piece! i hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable break!
Dang, that is some two weeks! Good job on getting out alive. :-)
I miss snow so much. It doesnt snow down here in Florida at all.
Yay for end of finals! I’m a bit out of the loop here these days, but I certainly remember that feeling. Enjoy your holiday break!
I gotta tell you - I’m happily pimping out my blog for Trader Joe’s (the cheese alone sends me!) but sadly, still no check. And I even show the packaging! :)
Glad you passed the class with that project report. I am completely upright about getting A’s on all assignments, etc. because I know I tend to tank on exams and at least that way I’ll still pass the class. Not going for a fantabulous GPA or anything - just a passing grade and eventually, a degree. That’s my strategy anyway!
How oh how did I read the “biking” tag as “bikini”?
congratulations getting through the semester with that schedule. i’m tired just thinking about it.
as for the biking, i drew the line at biking in snow. my biggest fear was wiping out on a patch of ice in the street and getting run over.
Trader Joes has Peppermint Marshmallows? I did not need to know that.
(now heading to TJ’s……)
my mom is funny about my blog(s) too, and says, “i’m tired of looking at that same old picture of such’n’such !” … talk about subtle.
i understand about the trainwreck of the holiday season. i am so busy that i didn’t even bother to put up a tree. i’m not home enough to enjoy the effort. whaaa!
My mom still hasn’t checked her e-mail to see my WhoKnits.com article. Sheesh. I’m not mad she doesn’t read my blog, I’m ok with it if she did though. But I might not swear quite so much. >.>
Glad your semester is over. Relax. Enjoy the knit.
I have been for a longtime lurking in the shadows of your website.. so I thought it about time to come out into the light. Sorry- I can’t knit cuz I have major ADD and can’t pay attention to anything that long. I do have a major passion for bikes. Two wheels rule the earth. Your website is a blast to read. Your blog friends are welcome to our house anyday. We can make a mean cup of Joe… Good job on finishing the semester. All that math stuff makes ny head spin. Proud of you. Dad
I can sympathize with you on the end of the semester…I took two classes this fall and about pulled out all my hair! I did pass both with flying colors, but was scared like you know what about one of them. (The prof is schizo…she likes you one day and then rips you to shreds the next! Thank heavens there will be NO MORE courses with her…and she’s the head of the department!)
I’m also on the Christmas knitting bandwagon…one major project, started on Sunday and needs to be completed by Tuesday. Keeping my fingers crossed on that one! Other smaller projects will be finished in the blink of an eye…
SNOW! I’m jealous. Need a snow day or two or a week!
I’m glad your presents won’t be withheld! And I’m feeling seriously out of the loop- silk blend Manos?! You’re so lucky. I can’t wait to see the progress on Sweater 2.0.
So glad that you gave us an update…it was quite a stretch between blog posts ya know!!!
You have a large audience that depends on you for some good and witty reading material.
So glad that you have one more semester under your belt…way to go!
Now you can knit to your hearts content and finish all those Christmas presents.
I’ve been knitting away too! Hope I can make a dent in all my projects the next few days.
Come over for some tea and we can knit and have a nice chat~
Love ya~Mom
Wow, you have been very busy! I love the picture of the snow. Too funny that your mom bugs you to blog. I need some prodding myself.
Sheesh! I’m tired just reading that.
Now - quite chilly. In NM. That may be a slite overstatement. I’m dreaming of temps that make it to 30 and quite happy if we’re on the happy side of zero.
is that a seattle mug?
Hope the end of the semester didn’t unduly kick your butt, enjoy the break!
mmm, cocoa . . . adam i’m working on a seamless hybrid for david partly inspired by yours. wish me luck; i’m heading into the yoke and worried that my shoulder saddle might end up too wide. i made the sleeves 40% instead of her 33 and now i’m a little nervous about it . . . .
Wow! That’s some update. Glad you’re back and doing well!
Pretty busy two weeks! Good training, you will be able to tackle anything in the future. sleep is overrated. I have been sleep deprived since my daughter was born, 5 and half years ago, somehow you manage and get so much done! Have a great Christmas.
Brilliant, thanks ;-) You just made the highligth of an otherwise quite gloomy week! (nothing like a promise of gorgeous yarn to lift your spirit). Good luck with all the Christmas preparations, you know, we know how you feel… ;-)
Hey Adam~~
I just want to say have a great Merry Christmas!
Great Wishes and Hopes…
Love,
Charles