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Knitting:
Finally! I'm making the tiny socks that will just barely cover my feet to wear at the wedding. I want a little bit of cushioning in the heels and I want something made by me. Plus they're a gorgeous blue.


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78 days to the wedding and life kinda hit us in the stomach, hard. Our only car was totaled when a girl pulled out in front of Jon and there was no way he could stop fast enough. We'll likely get nothing from it as we still owed a bit on it. Meanwhile, we still have to find another car, plus probably pay off the totaled car. We couldn't afford a ( Read more... )

Knitting:
I've pushed a bit and finished up the first sock and I'm done with the heel turn on the second. I know this part goes fairly quickly, I just have to pace myself a little since my wrist is still twingy at times. But, it's good progress and I'm happy with it.


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I've been a bit absent. A death, not great news from the dr (nothing serious, just a change in what I'd planned for my future), a new job, and a whirlwind of event / wedding prep has kept me a little off kilter in many ways. Luckily Jon has been wonderful in helping keep me together. Also not having my laptop has curtailed a lot of my online work. ( Read more... )

My habit of checking and updating LJ was slipping to begin with, what with the changed routine of only having my laptop rather than the 3 computer set up I had before I moved in with Jon. My laptop bit it week before last, kinda. That makes it even harder to set aside time to read online ( Read more... )

Knitting:
I ran out of stash yarn to make washcloths for ... so I'll have to buy some to finish the project. Meanwhile, I'm working on a shawl for me. I've envisioned this yarn in a two color shawl for ages. I want something a little elegant and yet perfect for work. Plus it's so squishy while knitting up.


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Knitting:
This is the third of the cloths, and the largest one. I'm kind of following the pattern but I've made changes to make it larger. Not sure yet if my math is working but we'll see.


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