Happy...December?

Where did November go? Seriously I think I blinked and November was gone! I have crafty gifts for my friends and coworkers, but I need to exchange some of my supplies out and I am ready to get ready. I am planning on a step-by-step photo array, so I am really lookng forward to this!

My teal pullover is going great. I started the first sleeve and I am loving it! I checked the fit and I think with a good blocking that it will relax a bit and have the fit I am looking for. The sleeve is flying by, so hopefully I will have a FO soon. I am knitting the fantastic Bas Relief Hat in mmmmalabrigo tortuga and oh, is it yummy yarn. I need to rip back to the ribbing, because obviously I cannot chat and count at the same time while hanging at Unwind. But I am getting the hang of using a cable needle and need I remind you that it is malabrigo? Wonderful stuff, I just don't know how I will be able to knit with another yarn again. Well, considering I am going to start the FLS in malabrigo Vaa next! So I'd better get to it! Later!

Just thought you might like to know

Knitting with malabrigo is like knitting hot chocolate. Creamy, rich, decadent hot chocolate.

A productive, albeit hectic week

So, this week Phillip and I made the commitment to do a bit of exercise every day. We are planning a weeklong snowboarding trip in the beginning of February, and we are cross-training so we can seriously tear up the slopes. We have been alternating power and endurance days, with two days off during the week to recover. I am already seeing a difference in the way my clothes fit and in my overall health. I have more energy, my mood is better, and I just have this glow of well-being and contentment that is simply wonderful. I am motivated beyond belief, and Phillip is so proud of me. Tonight I ran for a solid mile, and I could have gone farther, but Phillip wisely advised me (teehee) to pace myself. I have not run a purpousful mile since high school. Sure, I run way more than that playing Ultimate, but I get many breaks and that is more stop/start than continuous running. I have always hated running with a passion, but I loved it tonight and I really am looking forward to my next run. I want to go farther and see if I can go past my prior stopping point. I aim to misbehave on the slopes this year, and I think 2009 will be one of my best yet.

To all Veterans with Love

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for serving, sharing , and making sure that I am free to pursue my dreams. Thank you for giving yourself and your family so that I may have the life I love and want. We should honor you more than one day a year. Know that all of your sacrifices will never be forgotton.

Thank youto those still serving, and to your families that serve with you. I especially thank those not here to celebrate this day with us. Bobby Gerran, we love and miss you.

Thank you Neil, Eric, Nate, David, Ken, Michael, Jason, and all the others close to my heart! thank you for serving, and God Bless you and keep you safe!

Thankful

This weekend I am thankful for good friends, good food, great weather, better insight into myself and my shortcomings, a patient husband, joy in nature, antiseptic foam with pain-relievers, planning ahead, the scars on my body that heal, but remind me that sometimes that which scares us makes us stronger.

What made you thankful this weekend?

Saturday

Rosemary Pork Roast in the oven, permeating the house with such a wonderful scent. Comfy pants and tank, cute glasses, hair pulled back. Husband playing games in the craft toom, and I am creating Christmas spreadsheets and lists. Taking craft breaks to knit. Enjoying my Saturday even though I woke up in pain. My back was spasmy and achy, but a good dose of ibuprofen, my TENS unit, and PBS on the couch has helped a lot. Tomorrow will make up for the relaxing slackage of today.

Fall...almost here

As the Fall progresses I can start to feel a bit of the Autmn coolness in the air. I took tea this weekend on my back patio and even got a bit chilly. It was so peaceful watching the birds flit around, knitting and just enjoying our yard. My heirloom tomatoes have come back to life and are starting to produce (yay for an Autumn Harvest!) The birdfeeder has been alive with Bluebirds, Jays, my Mama Cardinal and a happy red-headed woodpecker has been flying about. The deer have been stalking the backyard at a regular time each night, and Phillip and I get a kick out of watching them frolic. Maybe the cooler air is putting a kick in their step, too.

My teal top-down raglan is moving along at breakneck speed, at least, for me. I am past the bust increases and about halfway down the body. I may just be able to wear this sweater this winter after all. I have plenty of projects marinating in my head, and I plan on sharing later this week. Unfortunatly my camera was left in Atlanta, and is now making it's way back home, so I don't have any pictures to share.

I have to get back to work now, but I plan on gathering some thoughts here later this week.