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Goodbye Thirties

I’m 39 for only a few more hours. I’m not really sure how I feel about that. I’m a bit freaked out because I honestly don’t feel like I’m old enough to be 40. But then again, I feel like this next decade is going to really kick ass for me. I love my life. I can’t imagine how it could be better – unless of course I won lots of money, permitting me to stop working. That would mean that I could knit until my little heart is content. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. I could travel anywhere I wanted any time I wanted. Bliss times a kazillion.

This is me at 39.  I wonder what I’ll look like at 40.  🙂

39 + 365 days

 

On a few other notes…

My workshops are well-attended. This makes my heart so happy! So many new knitters and crocheters!

I’m almost finished with my first level submissions for the master hand-knitter’s certification. I cursed the end of level project mitten last night but… I believe it’s under control now.  (I really dislike that mitten.)

I’ve got some exciting travels (big ones) planned in the next six months. I’m having such a hard time containing my glee.

I might actually be able to work with my Philly yarn soon. Why do projects seem to pop up all the time that keep me from that mini-stash?

Oh! and Jane Richmond’s new West Coast Cardigan just came out. OMG, I want to make this sweater so bad. She writes in her blog post that this sweater is a pretty quick knit. I also know exactly where I can get me some of the Briggs & Little Country Roving. But I shouldn’t spend money on yarn – I should be saving it for my trips. What do I do???!!! (Price out the yarn. If it’s under $50, I’m going for it.)

For now, back to my icky mitten and a movie.

Baby Stuff

I have been working for what seems like an interminable about of time on a very large baby order for someone.  Normally, baby stuff is fun, quick, and well, adorable.  I think I’m past all that and on to the annoyed and impatient.  Can you imagine?

Picture yourself knitting 12 baby sets + six pair of the exact same leg warmers in different colors.  Wait!  Let’s make that 9 pair of the exact same leg warmers.  All this should be ready for next Friday, September 15th.  I’m half way. What do you think the chances are that I’ll be done?  Slim to none.  I wonder how she’ll take that.

Honestly, I’m SO over baby booties that it may be years before I agree to make another set.

Here’s a peek at what I’m talking about:

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Cute right?  Not really!!!

Dear socks:  I miss you so much.

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Sophisticate:  I know you’re missing buttons…  I’m so sorry.  I promise that on the 16th, you’ll get buttons.

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Felted Slippers (they have no name yet):  I wrote out your pattern yesterday.  I promise you’ll have your moment in the spotlight at my workshop on September 22nd.

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In the meantime, back to my booties!  Grrr.