Life

There are times I really hate my life and right now is one of them.  For the past few days I haven't been able to get 2 minutes peace unless it's in my sleep.  If I'm on the computer it's "What are you doing?" or "Why does your screen  look like that and not mine when I play that game?" or something else like that.  If she's on the computer it's "How do I do this?"  "I can't do this."  "The computer won't do this."  Driving she's telling me how to drive.  I know it's her car, but let me drive, I know what I'm doing.  Cripes I'm even being bugged in the bathroom.

She was even melting down in glass class because I decided to make my version of something she did last week.  Apparently I'm outdoing her.  I don't say anything though when she does her version of what I've done.

Just a few minutes ago I'm on the phone and she's telling me to leave a phone number (which I was trying to get to).  Then tell them it's very important (which would be next).  She could have done it herself if she kept the phone herself.  I dialed the phone and gave it to her.  She asked me what we wanted (even though it was her idea to call) and I told her whatever.  She is trying to decide whether or not to go to a luncheon tomorrow.  If we don't go to the luncheon we'd be going to the capitol to do visibility regarding a hearing on consolidating several state agencies which we're against.  We'd testify if we had ink in the printer.  It doesn't matter to me which we go to right now.  I just want some PEACE & QUIET. 

Knitting Olympics

I'M DONE

I finished at 9:50 p.m. EST on 2/16/2010

 

Granted this picture is of Gizmo's coat on a cat (what a travesty), but I didn't have a dog to put it on.  I was able to put it on Gizmo last night and it looked good.   His owner's loved it too.  I used Berroco Comfort Chunky in a red and Cream color and US 7 needles to get Gauge.   The pattern I used is here.

New Knitting Group

I have found a new knitting group.  New to me that is.  I definitely will not be going back to the one I was going to on Saturdays any more now.  There are multiple reasons I like this new group.

1. It's closer to home.
2. I don't have to put up with a certain someone from the Saturday group.
3. It's on Sunday which fits by schedule better.
4. It's at an alpaca farm.  Besides that it's a yarn store & coffee shop.
5. There's some really cool people there.
6. I don't have to get up early in the morning to go.

I can't wait for next Sunday already.

New Thing #5

New Thing:  Knitting Olympics & Ravelympics

I've signed-up and am participating in the Knitting Olympics & Ravelympics.  This post shows the  yarn and a pic of the pattern of the project I'm going to be working on.  It's the Garter Stitch Dog Jacket over on Submissive Knitting.  It's for my neighbor's little doggie. 

Ravelympics and Knitting Olympics

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Originally uploaded by clionakitty

This pic is showing the yarn and pattern for my Knitting Olympics and Ravelympics project. It's a dog sweater. I can't wait to start. The start time for my area is 9 p.m. Friday the 12th.

New Things

I haven't forgotten about doing New things.  My schedule has just been so hectic I haven't had a chance to work on any.

New Thing #4

New Thing:  Try a Paczki

I've grown up hearing about Paczki (pronounced poonch-key) but never had seen one or tried one till last night.  They look like a filled doughnut and taste like one too.  So in short to me it was like having a doughnut with more than the normal amount of filling.  Pictures will be coming.

New Thing #3

New Thing:  Sign-up for Ravelympics

I've wanted to take part for a few years.  This was the year I stepped up to the plate and did it.  I went evern farther than just signing up for the Ravelympics though.  I created a team and all that goes with it.  My Ravelry group has it's own team now, despite it having only 2 members at this time.  The team is:  Team Everything Is As It Should Be.  I've made sure we have our tag and even made a little icon (below).  I'm so excited. 

New Thing #2

New Thing #2:  Carbon Monoxide Scare

This was quite accidental and the whole story is in this entry, but basically I have never dealt with a Carbon Monoxide (CO) scare.  I know that it is odorless, tasteless, colorless, and deadly.  I know that the winter months can be very dangerous for CO poisoning, but I have never dealt with it beyond the basics.  Monday morning I learned first hand though about what happens when 1 apartment in your building has a CO problem.  I know we're all very lucky that it was caught early and that the levels didn't get to high. 

Fair Information

The Self Injury Awareness Day Informational Fair has been set.  It's going to be in Norwich, CT (401 West Thames St., Bldg 301) on February 26, 2010 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. and on March 1, 2010 in Hartford, CT (Legislative Office Building Concourse) from 10 a.m. -2 p.m.  A Facebook Event Has been set up and is here.  Feel free to share the information with people.  


The Fair in Hartford will be on the actual Self Injury Awareness Day.