Well, as you all know, I was sick a few weeks ago, with something like pneumonia. Then, last Wednesday, I called off work because of my tooth (it was hurting so bad I thought I was dieing...). Then, yesterday, I was confused about what time I had to be at work, so I was late. Apparently, all those things added up, because today when I got to work they asked me to resign. *rolls her eyes* I hated that freaking job anyway. I'm hoping to get a job at Saturn, so cross your fingers.
In knitting news... lets see. I started MS3 and it's soooo pretty. I'm almost done with chart A of clue 1, which... isn't very far... but I'm happy to report that it looks just like the yarn harlot's! Except... pinker... I'm also almost done with the heel still on DB 2, and I started a headband for my sister. I say started because I had one half done, but the pattern I was following looked so dumb that I decided to start over... and she's decided to be mean to me about losing my job. If she's gonna be mean to me, then I'm not making her a headband. So there.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Wow, I apparently said some stuff I didn't know I said...
Mingle2 - Online Dating
This rating is based on the appearence of the words pain (x4), sex (x2) and hell (x1). Apparently. lol
Friday, July 6, 2007
MS3 Has taken over the world!
Well as I'm sure you've heard, Mystery Stole 3 has started. It seems as though everyone is making it! Which is on one hand exciting cause there are so many other people there to help you out. On the other hand, 5000 + people are making the exact same thing as you. Although, that is even kind of cool because... well think about it. I'm knitting this and at the same time so many other people are doing it... it just makes you feel so connected, doesn't it? I'm making mine in Merino Oh I think it's called, it's made in Italy... and really cheap. I got 1375 yards for just 1400! I was so excited about that. I'm making it on size three needles... no Angie, I didn't go buy size three circulars, although I was at the yarn shop... I just felt it could wait until I see how much room I'll need on the needles. I really don't like circulars so if I can avoid it... though... shoot, I did want pointier ones, didn't I? Oh well. Anyway, I'm of the group that says we hate neutral colors. I'm making mine out of a light pink color, which I figure is still neutral but it's colorful too. And me. :) In other news, I bought some yarn today, including some red sock yarn (not variegated) to make some lacy socks. Pattern TBA. And I'm almost done with the heel on DB #2. Or, since I'm redoing the first one, is that technicalled DB #1?
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Happy July 4th!
Okay, so for starters, the DB sock's fate has been officially decided. It's going to be frogged. I just... hate it. I hate the way it's just slightly too big, I hate the heel... I just hate it. Which means there will be a DB sock number 3. *sigh* Oh well. At least I'll have mindless knitting... I've decided to make the Austrian Lace Sock from this blog, Dipsy Doodle, that Angie found, with my Socks that Rock "Little bunny foo foo" so that should be at least a little more complex... and I'm still... ahem... working on my party scarf from magknits... though... it's just hard, ok? I mean, little yarn and all... I'm working on it! :)
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
The sock that ate my mind; and, why I pay for health insurance
Ok, for starters, the Dublin Bay socks SUCK. Actually, that is a lie. MY DB socks suck. The pattern actually rocks. I just can't take this anymore. I mean, I knit and knit and knit and KNIT and I'm still not at the freaking heel of the second sock. I think I may go crazy. I also think, and stop me if I sound insane, but I think... I may take the first Dublin Bay sock apart. *pauses* I think. I mean... first of all it's too big at the top. Secondly, I really hate the heel I did, I want a short row heel. And thirdly... (is thirdly a word?) I can not STAND this pattern anymore. So... who thinks I'm smart, and who's voting for insane?
Now for the second half of my post. Why I pay for insurance. Actually, it should be "Why do I pay for insurance???" I am in sooooo much pain. Constant, unimaginable pain. I spend half of my time in tears cause I can't stand the pain anymore. You want to hear the really unfair thing?? My FREAKING dentist said that it would cost me at least 200 dollars up front to get a tooth out. So I'm thinking why the $*%& do I pay for insurance? I mean, seriously, 200 dollars??? And they can't even bill me? So I called one of the surgeons the dentist referred me to, and they said that they aren't in my network... but it would only cost me about 50 dollars upfront. So I scheduled an appointment. It's August 6th. That's more than a freaking month away! I can't take it. It's soooo unfair. Isn't it? I may lose my job because I can't work because I'm in so much pain. That's just not right! Is it? I don't think it is. *sigh* Anyway, that's all for now.
Now for the second half of my post. Why I pay for insurance. Actually, it should be "Why do I pay for insurance???" I am in sooooo much pain. Constant, unimaginable pain. I spend half of my time in tears cause I can't stand the pain anymore. You want to hear the really unfair thing?? My FREAKING dentist said that it would cost me at least 200 dollars up front to get a tooth out. So I'm thinking why the $*%& do I pay for insurance? I mean, seriously, 200 dollars??? And they can't even bill me? So I called one of the surgeons the dentist referred me to, and they said that they aren't in my network... but it would only cost me about 50 dollars upfront. So I scheduled an appointment. It's August 6th. That's more than a freaking month away! I can't take it. It's soooo unfair. Isn't it? I may lose my job because I can't work because I'm in so much pain. That's just not right! Is it? I don't think it is. *sigh* Anyway, that's all for now.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wear red every friday!!!
I got this in an email. I think everyone should do this-whether you're happy about the war or not, that doesn't mean you shouldn't support our troops.
"As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal. Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said "hi." The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you." He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying "your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon."
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event. As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek. We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday –and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday."
"As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal. Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said "hi." The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you." He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying "your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon."
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event. As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek. We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday –and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday."
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