7 posts tagged “spinning wheel”
It was in the low 70s again today. Right now, according to the dashboard, it's 63 wonderful degrees out. Windows are open and air is circulating through. It'd be a great night for a bonfire. I wish they made a candle that smelled like a campfire. And roasting marshmallows. Maybe they do... I should look into that.
In addition to the nice weather, today was pretty eventful. Took Paisley to play at Jessie's while I went to the book fair. They played at the barn, and I strolled isles and isles of used books for mega cheap. Escaped after spending only $3.20 on a book, 2 pattern packets, and 4 or 5 cooking booklets (like the kind Pillsbury puts out).
Had pizza. Headed home.
And tonight has been full of spinning and watching Disney movies. The weather seemed like a great tie in to "The Little Mermaid" - so I watched that and spun up about 3 oz of fiber. Now I think I'll put in Nemo or the Fraggles and spin up the rest. I'd like to go through all 8 oz tonight, but I'm doubting I can get that far. We shall see...
She is such a force snuggler. And a she got lots of attention with Laura and Leslie being here... She's going to be sad to see them go in the morning.
Today was another good day. But it was a long one.
Last night, I brought Stella (my spinning wheel) to knit night. I spun for nearly 5 hours. Man, I really missed spinning. I think Stella will be coming to more knit nights now that we're at the new location. I have a lot of very neglected fiber, namely poor Tammy's yarn that is now three months late for her Birthmas. Robyn made the comment that her birthday is in June. And I told her she'd get birthmas yarn too, and she'd be lucky to get it by Christmas at this rate. :) But, maybe Robyn's yarn would really be "Birthakah" yarn... Well. Never the less. It's on my list, LOL.
Anyway. From spinning so much my shoulder is KILLING me. I feel like I got crushed from the back of my collar bone. It's unexpectedly uncomfortable. I should have known better. I think this is my body's way of saying I should spin more. Excellent work out. I am getting nice calves. :D
Work today flew by. I got my new assignment and it's a pretty good one. More data entry and organization and spread sheets. Rachel and Susan and I were talking at lunch today about how we must all be crazy. I love this stuff. I love working in this office. I love having a cubicle, even if it's not really "mine" - I can still put little things up and I'm at a company that truly respects individuality where everyone gets along okay and no one ever seems crabby. People are friendly. They say hello. They smile. I love spread sheets. I love to put things together in a way that can be easily understood and read by all. And really, I don't know why I wouldn't. Content organization was always my favorite part of design work. That's why I like to design books. Because there is so much to them. And they're read and understood. They fulfill the need for knowledge. I like knowing that I can use what I know about programs and content to help others get what they need fast and be done. I really realized today that I am officially happy at this company. I have noticed a lot over the last few days that really make me hope (even more than I already did) that I can stay there as a 'real' employee someday soon. And really, if that doesn't happen, I'll still be happy. This contract extension means that what started at a mere 4-6 week contract has turned into a 6.5 month contract. And that is huge to me. Huge.
After work, we went and had Indian food at a new restaurant. It was pretty good. Scott got lamb which was okay, but whatever it had on it was WAY too spicy for me. It smelled like fireworks. I swear to you. But it was good. And my curry chicken was good too. As was Rachel's mango chicken. I'd call it a win overall.
Got home and watched "The Office" and "30 Rock" and loved them both. This was really what I needed the Office to do to keep me happy. Last week was a rough one for me. This fixed everything. :D
Tomorrow I have a meeting in the morning with a client that I'm looking forward to. I'm almost done with his book and it's coming together really nicely. I can't wait to see it printed. :D
This weekend should be fun too. Lots to do. I get to go watch Scott speak on Saturday. That will be fun. I missed the last one because I was dying.
Then... Next Wednesday, Leslie & Laura are coming to stay with me!!!! I am super duper excited about that. I will even clean my house. They're coming for the Loopy Ewe's Spring Fling, but they'll be here a night early to party with me. I may try to take Thursday off next week to get to hang out a bit more and maybe go to a few of the yarn shop with them. We shall see.
So anyways. That's what's new here. Not really a lot. But things are happy. A huge struggle, but happy. And that's what counts.
Which hobby do you wish you had the time for?
Right now? My spinning wheel. :(
Between work and trying to survive, I have no time left for fun it seems.
Tonight, I came home from work and after craving chocolate chip cookies all day, decided I'd make some oatmeal s'mores cookies. Made the dough, was really excited, and them went to get my baking tray, forgetting I'd already turned the oven on and burnt the bejezus out of the fingertips on my left hand. To the point where I could rob a bank. Damn.
So, I just packed the dough into a tupperware container to put in the fridge. Maybe I'll make them tomorrow morning. After my very tragic experience tonight, I just didn't feel like cookies anymore.
Maybe I should have just spun instead.
This will be an actual, but half-assed update.
On Monday, I was offered a job at the art studio I applied to. On Tuesday, I started working. So, today was my 2nd day there. I really like it there, and I think it's going to be an awesome place to work, but I'm not sure yet if I can make it work for me as far as hours and pay. I'm going to try as best I can to feel it out, and I feel like I can make it work if I just find my perfect balance.
I wrapped more presents and put up my tree tonight, here a crap shot with my web cam:
You can see the top of Stella there in the bottom part of the picture. :)
And, that's all for my half-assed update. I'm very tired after my exciting evening with the IL side knitters, and I'm getting a little loopy. I turn into a cranky toddler when I start to get sleepy...
Isn't it pretty?
It is knowing that I have the capability and skills to make creations like this that make me feel as though things are not completely lost.
Yep. She just crawled right into my car with me when I went to see Susan at her kick-ass new fiberlicious shop, Spunsilver Creations. Everyone should go check out the great fibers she's got, wether it be in person or online.
She worked with me for about 3 hours today, being ever so patient, helping me learn all the tips and tricks of the wheel. What was I to do but take it home? After working with it roughly 2 hours tonight, I now have this:
It's a little cattywampus, but it looks pretty damn good to me, for my first day trying. I will spin most likely all day tomorrow, and hopefully have great progress by the time I post my next update. :)
