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Sorry for the lack of update. Unfortunately, I've come to a point where I felt as though nothing interesting was happening, and didn't think it'd be glamourous to post about that nothingness.

Luckily for you, loyal, I've decided that enough has been happening to at least give a little insight!

I've interviewed for a new position at B&N a week ago, after a month of being told I'd already been slated for the position. I was told last Friday that I'd know by the 10th oth 11th. Unfortunately there was no decision made, more interviews were held, and now it appears that I could get the news tomorrow [or Monday] about the promotion. If I don't get it, it's not going to bother me -- I've got my eyes open for a second job somewhere. I'll let you know more about that soon!

In other news: my dear friend Julie and I spent Monday at a thrift store, watching movies, and hanging out with her co-workers at a cute wine bar named VOLO. It was spectacular service, everyone was incredibly friendly, the deal we got on the entrées was much appreciated, and nothing in the world beats Monday Night Bottle of Wine at 1/2 Price Night. Night. As I mentioned, we went thrifting for winter coats [we went to a small university with a small campus and tunnels connecting the buildings] and Julie mentioned that if we just find coats for ourselves, she'd be more than glad to alter them to fit. She knows a little tailoring and quite a bit about fashion -- as fashion design was her major. Lucky break? You bet! I loves me Julie!

In recent news: I learned to purl about a week ago! "What is purling?" you ask. Well. Basically. It's a really essential piece of knitting that allows you to make ribs or work with cables. How I went 5 years without knowlege of purling, I'll never know [and never forgive myself]. But, I've done learned it! I made a scarf, forgot that when one knits and purls they end up with half the width they would have it it was just a straight knit or purl job. So I gave it away to a co-worker -- and she lurved it! I then went on to learn the cable knit and I can't wait to start a project with my new found knowledge!

Common known fact: I tend to just give scarves away. I suppose it's because I know I can always make another if I just apply myself. I think now that I'm getting to know more and more about knitting, it'll be harder for me to give my projects away. For your sake, let's assume if I have enough back stock, I'll be more than happy to let go. :-)

What a horrible paragraph that was.

Forward, ho! I met a charming gentleman in the store today who was wearing this incredible hat, featuring a cable knit pattern. Of course I just had to ask where he got it. Happily he replied that he made it on his own and told me that if I were to grab pen and paper he would give me a web address to his blog where he talks about not only that particular pattern, but other interesting bits of information about knitting and gatherings and whatnot.

Please check out his website: http://the-panopticon.blogspot.com/

From what I've read on his page, I know it's something I'm going to continually read. He's got a great sense of humor and dedicates every entry to knitting. I'll be taking a listen to his podcast and let hopefully add a link to that as time goes by! He's got great amounts of information which makes me want to delve hardcore into the world of knitting. I mean...five years of only making scarves because I'm too afraid of investing time into something I may very well mess up is getting stale. Now that college is overwith, I have a little more free time to sit and relax, which I desperately need.

After all, knitting is my best relaxation technique. I'm not sure that I'd be able to join the group he's holding on the 4th, but I know I'd like to start some sort of beginner's knitting group with friends and co-workers...a group where we can all ask each other questions but not feel as dumb as we would in a room of experienced peoples. If interested, or if you'd like to help me start something up, let me know!

Perchance, if I play my cards right, I can ask aforementioned knitting customer to be a mentor in the world of yarn and needles.

Who knows?

[I believe] He's organized a wonderful program where on Nov. 4 where they'll be gathering to knit from Noon to 6P to benefit the Dulaan Project. The Dulaan Project is established to gather warm clothing made by knitters and fleece blankets [which are terribly simple to make] to send to the children and adults in desperate need of something to take the edge off the harsh weather of Mongolia.

Dulaan, in Mongolian, is the word for warm.

The button in the "Sites to See" on the right leads to a .pdf flyer about the project and what you can do to help out! I believe there's information within the flyer about the gathering[s] that are trying to get 10,000 items to send!

So, it seems this post turned out to be a lot longer than expected. Sorry for that. When I kick myself into more frequent posts, I guarantee they'll be considerably shorter and more to the point. Forgive the rambling, I worked an 8 hour shift [from 7A-3P] on 2 hours of sleep. I know that when I become less of a zombie I'll read over this and want to edit it. But for you, faithful readers, I'll leave it as it is.

Until next time!

Post Script: SERIOUSLY. Check out the two links I posted. I'll be adding a link to the mentioned blogger shortly.