Some times it just makes you feel better

Like many knitters I need another book and yarn like a hole in the head, but some times it just makes you feel better. Getting a new book with new projects and then finding some yarn that perks you up and gets you excited again, about not just knitting but you find you are actually smiling late in the day when your ass is usually dragging. So some times even though you shouldn't have, and some times when your yarn stash is over flowing, it's a good thing to make the purchase. So here we are. this is what I got in the mail today.

and then I ordered this.

yup, it's Lorna's Laces Yarn: 2 skeins of Shepherd Sock #27 (Black Purl) 80% Superwash Wool, 20% Nylon. Out of all the socks I have made I have never used Lorna's Laces Yarn. So I'm treating myself. I can't wait till it arrives.

Finally Pictures, See I Can Still Knit

Here are a few pictures of what I have on the needles. The first ones are of course another fair isle bag. I haven't really had the chance to work much on it until the other day and so Thursday I did the purple stripes, yes, those are two different shades of purple, but my camera though that it would be creative. Then Friday I started the leaves and there will be flowers after that. Then way down at the bottom is the cabled scarf. I'm using Caron Simply Soft Shadows for it. Hobby Lobby had 3 skeins in their discount area which was pretty good time. LOL.

Down Sizing

Today's word is down sizing. That's what I've been doing. Cleaning out. I can't begin to tell you how many bags and boxes we have taken to the different donation places around town. It's been good for the three of us mentally also. Giving is always a wonderful way to bring healing into your life.

I've also been job hunting. Yesterday I went for and interview at Petsmart for a Trainers position. I sort of got the job, we have to work some scheduling problems and of course I have to pass the drug test. I'll keep you informed about it of course. The cool thing about it, is that I would be able to have Gunther with me all the time. The bad thing is that I'm going to probably have to stop teaching my knitting classes. That has me completely upset. My knitting students mean the world to me. What I'm trying to do is see if Hobby Lobby has any other days open for classes. and then work it around the Petsmart schedule. I have to give Petsmart an answer Monday.

Knitting, well for some strange reason I decided to pick up the Oregon Vest again, and I'm almost done. All I have left is about 8 inches on the right front and then it's all about the finishing. Then I'll start back on my socks. I am missing them. LOL.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Please keep them coming. We are doing ok, but some of the changes we are making and the decisions we are making aren't so easy. Since we believe that everything happens for a reason and that rocky times are what make us strong, holding on to those beliefs give us some stability. Our problems aren't as bad as what some families are facing this very day, we have so much to be grateful for. But changes, even good ones, can be painful and stressful. I have been so proud to see both my kids, standing and being strong. Wisdom rolling out of their mouths and making so much sense. They are becoming amazing adults. And you know what, we never see how bright we can shine until the shit hits the fan. (and we're shinning, actually we maybe glowing. ) LOL. But really, thank you so much from all of us and keep up the thoughts and prayers a little longer. Blessed be

Today's Title Is: No Title

I've been a bad blogger but I have been keeping up with my blogger reading. I love going around to all the blogs and looking at the fantastic knitting going on, or going to Great Dane blogs and seeing the pups. I find it relaxing and a wonderful way to get my mind off what is going on here.

Here is a mess. Some I can't and won't get into for legal purposes. Because evidently things that are written on the Internet can be used in court. I'm not saying I'm going to court but I will say that things with the EX are progressing to the boil over the edge of the pot stage. And from that, my kids are stressed, I'm stressed, I'm stressed for my kids, it's just kind of crappy right now. So it's not that there isn't anything to blog, it's that my brains are about to enter the mush level and it's hard to be perky and excited about the knitting I'm doing.

I am knitting, I have 2 pair of socks, 1 fuzzy scarf, and a beautiful cable scarf on the needles right now. The sad thing is stress just removes all the energy you have and by the end of the day I don't really feel taking pictures. I promise you though, that I will get the pictures soon.

Life has this funny way of side swiping you when you least expect it. And you know what, that's ok, because that's where you find out how freakin' strong you are and how smart you are. But for me, my weakness is seeing my kids go through it too. At least we have each other and so far, they are hurt by what has happened (which I will tell you when I can) but they are making good decisions and keeping their heads about them.

So now I have dumped (something I HATE doing) enough and I'm headed out to look for another job. Yup, I'm gonna have to look for something part time because since the beginning of the year I have lost 2 really good graphic clients. I'll let you know how this adventure turns out.