Reading Reading Eating Reading Eating Animals

I've finished my first sock, and I couldn't be more proud of the result!

Lovely, no?

In other news: I've started sock #2, but I haven't been working on it in the last few days because I'm frantically trying to finish reading this book:

It's alright. I've found spelling errors, some grammar issues, and it's not making me want to be a vegetarian. But it's giving me some information that I hadn't thought about before, and I find that to be interesting. I described to my hubs that I felt like this is a very smart book on Jonathan Safran Foer's behalf. He's merely writing what he researched in making the decision to raise his son vegetarian. And I feel that this book is perfect for vegetarians. They'll grab this book and eat up every word, feeling fully justified in their own personal choices. But, meat eating omnivores will have a sense of justification, too. They'll read this book, as I am, and feel that the choices that they have made can't be swayed by the author. He's going to make his money, and not have to really worry about change. Because nothing in this book is all that shocking or new.

I digress.

I'm in the throes of reading this book, because he'll be in town TONIGHT to hold a discussion and signing session! I've read his two works of fiction

and loved them!
I'm hoping he'll sign all three books tonight. And I'm hoping to finish Eating Animals before then! I'd like to be informed well enough before any discussion of the book takes place. I only have a few hours left, and about 100 pages [or so] to tear through. Wish me luck! And get out of here! You're too distracting!
I'll resume the sock tomorrow :-D

I'm not...afraid.

B'okay, chickens. I've gone out, bought a pattern, bought new DPNs and some yarn for my socks. I just have to get the nerve to START them!

Jenny's afraid of water, Katie's afraid of darkness...I'm afraid of starting these socks!

Who knows. I don't, that's who.

I also signed up for Etsy, and made my first purchase! I'm pretty dorky, excited about this...because after two [2] attempts at making my own knitting-needle roll, and failing, I bought one. It's uber cute! I can't wait for it to ship so I can start filling it UP!



Don't go looking for another just like it, just yet! It's SOLD, nachos!

In other news...

Mr. Rochester just made some fairly exciting news for Jane Eyre.

Again, I know how this ends up,

but I'm still anxious to see all the bits in between!

That's all for now, I'm afraid. I hope all is well with you!

Albeit Brief...an update.

Last night I fell asleep...upright...in my favorite chair, while reading "Jane Eyre." It was bliss!



Thankfully, my hubs came and woke me up to head to bed [don't you love when that happens?] saving me from neck pains today!

But, I'll tell you a little about a pain I have today. Maine. Maine is the pain. I thought we were making strides, moving forward. But the [not-so] Great State of Maine has taken about 42 steps in the wrong direction by repealing the gay marriage law.

Shame on you.

Seriously, people. Get over yourselves.

In other news, I'm in a knitting block. I have no idea what I want to do. I'm going to visit a new yarn store tomorrow, to see if that clears anything up. Here's hoping.

I hope you're all well!

A brief update...

We moved! We're in the new building, and it's amazing!

There have been only a few oddities...out dishwasher started spewing suds as though we were in a Disney movie of the late 60's...our living room air conditioner has decided that IT will decide when to blow out cool air, not us.

What...else...

The premieres of So You Think You Can Dance and Glee are upon us. Tomorrow night should be magical.

What's next, you ask? Well:

This coming weekend, I'll be auditioning, sitting through a read-through for an alumni show at Dominican University, going to a birthday party, praying for a call back, and packing packing packing for my brother's wedding. I'm trying to find an approp. monologue right now...yeah...I know...and thinking up some sort of speech I can give for the wedding - I'm the best man.

I'm also praying that the man behind me in this cafe didn't watch me type in my card number to get my train tickets home. Hopefully, people are still decent, and my foolishness will not have caused a little drama later on. It's only my bank card, though, and good luck trying to find any money in THAT. Maybe he'll deposit some?

Wishful thinking.

And..now I'm nervous. Ok...time to get a move on. I'll write more, later.

Loves and puppies!

K1 P2

What's new? What's new?

Well, this summer has been pretty heavy, that's for sure. A lot of emotional events took place - for the full story, you'll just have to ask. However, one thing is for sure: This is a summer of transition.

Tom and I are about to move into our own place - 3 Days left in The Countdown! I'm a mess because of it, but Tom's cool as a cuke, so there shouldn't be any worries [tell that to my tummy]. We're moving just a few miles north to the Buena Park/Uptown area, back to the lake! It should be just happiness :-D We've only a few more rooms to pack up here, and we'll be on our way.

So, I've seen others blogging about the items they've knitted, and I must say...it looks like fun! I've decided to add some updates and pics from my ravelry page.

Here we go, with my latest project, a woman's scarf. I found the pattern in the Vogue Stitchionary, Vol. 1. It's Pattern #30, The Moss and Diamond Brocade. I think it turned out rather lovely! But, please, share your thoughts!





Lovely, no? Next up, a really cute hat...it'll be something that is fun and simple, while allowing me to try out a new technique I've learned. After that...I will start Christmas Stockings [I hope!]!

In other news, I've downloaded the Google Chrome. I'm loving it. 'Nuff Said.

I've also purchased the Lacie IAMAKEY:



This little, tiny USB Flash Drive is literally the size of a key. It fits right on to my key ring, and is VERY durable! I still can't believe that this little thing can do so much - if you're shopping around for a new jump drive, I recommend this one!

What...else...


Tom, his mother, younger brothers and [our] friend Maria all went to see Julie & Julia. I can't stop raving about the film. Meryl Streep - just beyond herself! Her chemistry with Stanley Tucci was just a delight! Amy Adams was more realistic in this performance than any other of hers that I've seen. And the food was just beautiful. I've said it before, I'll say it again - I can't wait for this to come out on DVD. And YES, I'll be one of the many, many people who go out and buy an edition of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1. Bite Me.

[WELL...not me...the delicious food I'll be preparing...]

That's about all for now, I'll try to begin posting more regularly once we've moved!

I'm-a'comin

[back, that is.]

You may notice that I've changed things around on my sidebar...can't remember what it was like before? Me either.

Updates:

• I changed my profile pic. Neat, yes?
  
• Right now, you can follow my Tweets from Twitter, if you choose!
• I've added a link to start following my Twitter.
  
• I've added another blog I've been following.
• I got rid of banners/links to podcasts/websites I'd been following. I don't follow them anymore. So, I removed them.

That's all for now...be prepared, I'll be back - posting as I used to...as I used to...

Currently,

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