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Christmas Hangover 27 Dec 06

Blarrrgh. I think I’m finally getting over the hangover from Christmas…there were lots of gifts, tons of food and much lying around. How can that cause a sleepy delirious state for the day after? It also doesn’t help that I have the week off, so I don’t have a whole lot to do other than lay around.

It’s especially difficult not to sleep lots, when my bed looks so awesome with its new bedding! My parents gave me new sheets, an awesome duvet, along with pillows and a very cool fur blanket. My old sheets were falling apart, and I was in much need of some updated stuff that matched my furniture. Isn’t it swank?

I also got a very cool gift from my Brothers and Victoria, Knit Picks Options! I was super excited to get these, as I’ve been hearing so many good things about them. Thanks guys, I love them!

My gifts went over well too. My Dad absolutely loved his socks, he wore them around the house all day. I have a feeling I’ll be replacing them before too long, but that’s a good thing. I gave Mom a few knitterly things, like a tape measure and Go Knit Pouch from Scout’s Swag, but those were just stop gaps since the real gift isn’t quite done yet. That’s right, The Project That Shall Not Be Named is actually A Garden Shawl for my Mom. I wrapped up the unfinished knitting in a gift box, along with a picture of the final product and gave that to her. Might not have been the best idea…now every time I call her she wants to know how much knitting I’ve gotten done. “You need to hurry up and finish!”, she says. It’s still going to be a while, I have around 60 rounds left, but there’s almost 400 stitches in a round now, and I’m not terribly quick at the lace knitting yet.

I’ll take pictures of that today, so it can have a proper unveiling post, but I figured I should spill the details now that Christmas is over. That’s all for now, I’m going to see if I can’t get a few productive things done today…after I make pancakes (with chocolate chips!) for breakfast that is. Anyone want to come over? :)

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Merry Christmas! 25 Dec 06

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We’re having a lazy day in the Church house today, we actually just finished wrapping the presents an hour ago. (Yeah, we’re a bit behind today…) A slight crisis occurred involving running out of gift wrap, but thankfully we have friendly neighbors. My brother’s fiancee just got here so we’re about to get started. Lots of lounging around and eating steak and pie will occur, I can’t wait!

is it present time yet?

Lots of knitting updates to come next week as the Project That Shall Not Be Named will be unveiled soon.

Have a Merry Christmas! And best wishes to you and your family. :)

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Ok, I Can Calm Down Now 19 Dec 06

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Jeez, I was beginning to worry a bit! See, my job eligibility is directly tied to my GPA…which is a fantastic way to drive your stress level through the roof. Basically if I don’t get a 3.2, I get one semester to bring it up or lose my job. Nothing like becoming a broke college student again to motivate you eh?

These past few days were a bit nerve wracking because I had 2 of my grades in, and I needed a B+ or better in my final class to get the required GPA. While I was very certain I had an A in the class going into the final, it was difficult not to let the “what-if” scenarios play out. “What if I bombed the final?” “What if my professor suddenly doesn’t like me anymore?”…And many other similar questions. Needless to say, my fears were just nerves, because I got an A+ in the class :) (Seriously, A+? That’s so crazy! Whatever happened to a good old fashioned 4.0 being the highest?)

Now I feel a whole lot better, like my break can actually start…now that I have job security for another semester. I really can’t wait until I have my MSEE and actually have benefits and the whole nine yards. That’ll be the day.

In an attempt to divert your attention from the fact that I have no pictures to accompany today’s blog post, I give you a lovely picture of M Mountain (found on Flickr) with a slight dusting of snow. For my non-college buddy readers, my former school New Mexico Tech sits at the base of M Mountain. Snow is a rare sight in Socorro (this picture was taken in 2005, and I don’t think there’s been that much snow since then), so all the students pretty much go crazy when it falls. Classes are ditched, whiskey flasks are filled and sleds abound on the slopes of the golf course. **Ah, the college days.**

Sledders and ‘M’ Mountain, originally uploaded by jclarson.

I figured a picture of snow was fitting, since Albuquerque has yet to be doused in it as the weatherman has been predicting. The ominous clouds lurking overhead have proved to be somewhat impotent thus far, but all that could still change. (And I hear there’s some snow on the West Side.) Here’s hoping that maybe Sandia Peak might actually have a decent winter this year.

In knitting news, I’ve come to the realization that The Project That Shall Not Be Named will definitely not be done for Christmas. I suppose it’ll be gifted still on the needles with a picture of the final product. At least I got a few other things for said recipient to open. I suppose I should start gigantic projects like this more than 2 months out in the future huh? Oh well, it’s the thought that counts…

Finally, I just want to say thanks to everyone for making my special Snow Angels yarn a success! I sold all but one skein, which I decided to keep for myself as an early gift. It’s just so lovely, I couldn’t resist. So thanks, you guys are awesome, and enjoy your yarn!

5 Minutes Later:

hey, I’ll take what we can get, even if it is lame.

I stand corrected. I looked out the window and got a lovely surprise! The clouds have decided to flex their muscles and give us some snow. Yay! Maybe we’ll have a white Christmas after all ;)

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Chicagoland 05 Dec 06

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This’ll be a long one, so it’s time to bust out the lists!

Wow. What an amazing trip! It was the perfect way to spend my birthday, one of the best ones I’ve had in years. Thank you all so much for your birthday wishes and comments, they all made me smile. :)
- Thanks for all the high guesses! It’s nice to know that there are people out there who don’t assume I’m 17 right off the bat. Without further ado, here’s my real age.
- I was born in 1984 (proud to have the same birth year as the Macintosh), which makes me 22 years old!
- There were 14 correct guesses, out of a total number of 47. (Most comments ever!) I decided to pick 2 winners instead of one, and with the help of MATLAB’s Random Number Generator, they are Joanna and Jess! Congrats to both of you! Skeins of Snow Angels in my 1500 MHz Sport Sock Merino will be on their way soon.
Ok, let me first make a confession. I’m a bad blogger. I didn’t take one single solitary picture while I was in Chicago. I just never even thought to take out the camera. (Ok, the real truth is that I have a thing about looking like a tourist. I hate it. So I usually don’t take pictures when I travel.) So sorry, but I suppose you’ll just have to use your imagination.
Chicago was fantastic, I had a wonderful time! It was definitely cold but I had a bulky scarf and lots of coffee to help me stay warm.
- Mostly I just walked around and enjoyed the city, stopping to eat some deep dish pizza, drink delicious espresso and do a little shopping. Ok fine, I bought a lot of yarn at Loopy Yarns, but it was all so gorgeous! Definitely check back on Friday for some juicy yarn pictures, there’ll be plenty to show off.
- I also made friends with the L (why can’t Albuquerque have one of these? Oh Wait…) and did plenty of knitting. Probably way too much knitting if that’s even possible. (Nah.)
The concert was definitely the highlight of the trip, it was amazing!
- I got there early and was one of the first people in the door, allowing me to secure a spot at the very front and center of the venue. I could literally reach out and touch the band. They played for what seemed like an eternity, and the set list was amazing. I literally stood there for the whole show, completely entranced as I listened to Karin sing and watched Linford play the piano, guitar and accordion. It was so beautiful to finally see them in person, and hear the music that I’ve admired for so many years.
- After the concert, I hung around and was able to meet both Karin and Linford in person. I gave them their scarves, as well as the very first skein of Snow Angels that I had dyed. And just in case, a introduction to knitting book along with some circular needles for hat making. They were both very sweet and wonderful and it turns out that Karin’s Grandmother has shown her how to knit before and she has been considering picking it up again. How cool is that? I picked up a signed copy of Snow Angels and a Shirt for myself, so I was a happy camper when I left.

I came home feeling very rested, relaxed and ready to conquer my finals next week. (Ok, maybe not so much conquer as get them over with.) The morning after I woke up, I looked outside to find that my backyard was a Winter Wonderland!

It appears that the solenoid valve that controls the sprinklers froze into place overnight, causing the sprinklers to run all night in freezing temperatures. I’ve since turned off the water and drained the pipes, but all the ice is still there! Dallas and Emma quite love to chew on the icicles though!

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