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Monday, January 22, 2007
Favorites
I would like to share with you two of my favorite things right now. First off is this gorgeous shade of Noro silk garden #84. It is just the perfect blend of colors. I am so into it right now. Second would be the Winter 06/07 issue of VOGUEknitting Knit Simple. It is packed full of great patterns... and bonus, it has a great tutorial about knitting socks. If you want to learn, take advantage of this issue. You will love all the other goodies in it as well (such as pattern # 6,7,8,9,11,15,and 17). That is your money's worth right there, folks.
Oi! I am having such a day! most of my client this morning canceled or just plain didn't show. I worked on one client for 1/2 hour. I have to go back at 4pm for two more clients then I have a Chamber of Commerce dinner to attend. It's Monday, no doubt.
Be well, everyone and I hope you have a great week. Peace~ DAWN ¶ 10:58 AM |
I would like to share with you two of my favorite things right now. First off is this gorgeous shade of Noro silk garden #84. It is just the perfect blend of colors. I am so into it right now. Second would be the Winter 06/07 issue of VOGUEknitting Knit Simple. It is packed full of great patterns... and bonus, it has a great tutorial about knitting socks. If you want to learn, take advantage of this issue. You will love all the other goodies in it as well (such as pattern # 6,7,8,9,11,15,and 17). That is your money's worth right there, folks.
Oi! I am having such a day! most of my client this morning canceled or just plain didn't show. I worked on one client for 1/2 hour. I have to go back at 4pm for two more clients then I have a Chamber of Commerce dinner to attend. It's Monday, no doubt.
Be well, everyone and I hope you have a great week. Peace~ DAWN ¶ 10:58 AM |
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
It's My Own Fault, Really. . .
Well, who among us Hates to go to the dentist? (no offense if you are a dentist). You can count me among the many who do. So of course when your temporary crown cracks and breaks off after 10 years of procrastination, who are you gonna blame? Two of my recent dentists have tried to get me to get the permanent crown done and I always say, "yeah, I know. . ." and now I guess I have no choice. I have to go to the dentist on Thursday morning and rightfully get my ass chewed out and then pray he has mercy on me and is gentle in whatever it is he has to do to fix this tooth. I never learn. I was being really good in the last 3 to 4 years and going faithfully to get my teeth cleaned and groomed, etc. and then my husband lost his job and insurance for about 4 months and now that he is employed and we have insurance, I haven't been back. It has been one year and I would say this is the universe telling me to get my butt in gear. Now I will have to set up appointments for everyone so nobody else in my family has to pay the price. Arghhhhhhhh!! tantrum over.
I finished the back of the "boyfriend Cardi". I haven't cast on for the front yet because I need a bit of a break from that yarn and that pattern. I told you this would take awhile. I did however finish a hat! I will get a photo of it later. The weather is really crappy today and the best light for color accuracy is outdoors. It is the Grace Beanie from the Stitch N Bitch desk calendar. Like most of the country we are experiencing the much late winter weather of January. We are very lucky and only have the bitter cold and the dreary rain/mix. I hope those of you with actual ice and snow are doing well and weathering it okay.
I must go and do some chores and quite putting my tongue in the chipped space of my tooth! this is gonna drive me crazy for the next 2 days! Peace~ DAWN
Well, who among us Hates to go to the dentist? (no offense if you are a dentist). You can count me among the many who do. So of course when your temporary crown cracks and breaks off after 10 years of procrastination, who are you gonna blame? Two of my recent dentists have tried to get me to get the permanent crown done and I always say, "yeah, I know. . ." and now I guess I have no choice. I have to go to the dentist on Thursday morning and rightfully get my ass chewed out and then pray he has mercy on me and is gentle in whatever it is he has to do to fix this tooth. I never learn. I was being really good in the last 3 to 4 years and going faithfully to get my teeth cleaned and groomed, etc. and then my husband lost his job and insurance for about 4 months and now that he is employed and we have insurance, I haven't been back. It has been one year and I would say this is the universe telling me to get my butt in gear. Now I will have to set up appointments for everyone so nobody else in my family has to pay the price. Arghhhhhhhh!! tantrum over.
I finished the back of the "boyfriend Cardi". I haven't cast on for the front yet because I need a bit of a break from that yarn and that pattern. I told you this would take awhile. I did however finish a hat! I will get a photo of it later. The weather is really crappy today and the best light for color accuracy is outdoors. It is the Grace Beanie from the Stitch N Bitch desk calendar. Like most of the country we are experiencing the much late winter weather of January. We are very lucky and only have the bitter cold and the dreary rain/mix. I hope those of you with actual ice and snow are doing well and weathering it okay.
I must go and do some chores and quite putting my tongue in the chipped space of my tooth! this is gonna drive me crazy for the next 2 days! Peace~ DAWN
Labels: Chit Chat
¶ 11:06 AM |
Sunday, January 14, 2007
This is a test with the new computer
Well, we finally have a new laptop. We went with a MacBook Pro. I am such a Mac virgin, I can't even begin to tell you. We have been playing with it all day and trying new things out. Right now I am seeing if I can post pictures from my iPhoto page and what do you know? It worked. For now, enjoy the photo of all three of the dogs playing Ring Around the Rosie. ¶ 2:27 PM |
Well, we finally have a new laptop. We went with a MacBook Pro. I am such a Mac virgin, I can't even begin to tell you. We have been playing with it all day and trying new things out. Right now I am seeing if I can post pictures from my iPhoto page and what do you know? It worked. For now, enjoy the photo of all three of the dogs playing Ring Around the Rosie. ¶ 2:27 PM |
Friday, January 12, 2007
Technical Difficulties
Please stand by. . . we are experiencing technical difficulties here at Wild Yarn. Computers, don't cha know. I have to fight to get to the main computer and the laptop is soon to become an object for skeet shooting. We are getting a new laptop this weekend, so hopefully I can post more easily and dare I say frequently. Shhh.
Until then have a great weekend and thank you for your patience. We will resume regular blogging next week. Peace peoples~ DAWN
Until then have a great weekend and thank you for your patience. We will resume regular blogging next week. Peace peoples~ DAWN
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¶ 2:43 PM |
Monday, January 08, 2007
Right Speech
In case you hadn't thought about the Power that words poses, read this excerpt from Yoga Journal on line:
The bottom line of the Tantric teaching on words is this: Since everything in existence, including rocks and planets, is made out of different densities of vibration—that is, out of coagulated sound—words are not merely signifiers, but actual powers. The strongest transformative energies are locked into those special words called mantras, which when empowered and properly pronounced, can change the course of a life. But ordinary, mundane words also hold their own vibratory force. All speech, especially speech imbued with strong feeling or emotion, creates waves of energy that radiate through our bodies and into the world, vibrating with complementary word streams and helping to create the atmosphere we live in.
Our bodies and subconscious minds hold the residue of every kind or cruel word we've ever taken in. So does the very air and soil. When you feel a particular vibe in a room, chances are that what you notice is the energetic residue of the words that have been spoken there. Words—whether spoken or thought—are constantly altering reality, shifting the vibratory atmosphere in our bodies, in our homes and places of work, in our cities. So the choices we make about what to say and not say are not just of casual importance.
Something to chew on as the week begins and we are faced with challenges with family and co-workers or just people you may meet on your errands. Thoughts are just as powerful as the words themselves so careful what you think as you get cut off in traffic or sneered at in the checkout line. I encourage you to read the entire article for the full effect.
Can you believe no knitting this weekend! ah! watched tons of playoff football on Saturday and went shopping/eating on Sunday. May have to get in a little bit tonite and definately tomorrow. Peace~DAWN
The bottom line of the Tantric teaching on words is this: Since everything in existence, including rocks and planets, is made out of different densities of vibration—that is, out of coagulated sound—words are not merely signifiers, but actual powers. The strongest transformative energies are locked into those special words called mantras, which when empowered and properly pronounced, can change the course of a life. But ordinary, mundane words also hold their own vibratory force. All speech, especially speech imbued with strong feeling or emotion, creates waves of energy that radiate through our bodies and into the world, vibrating with complementary word streams and helping to create the atmosphere we live in.
Our bodies and subconscious minds hold the residue of every kind or cruel word we've ever taken in. So does the very air and soil. When you feel a particular vibe in a room, chances are that what you notice is the energetic residue of the words that have been spoken there. Words—whether spoken or thought—are constantly altering reality, shifting the vibratory atmosphere in our bodies, in our homes and places of work, in our cities. So the choices we make about what to say and not say are not just of casual importance.
Something to chew on as the week begins and we are faced with challenges with family and co-workers or just people you may meet on your errands. Thoughts are just as powerful as the words themselves so careful what you think as you get cut off in traffic or sneered at in the checkout line. I encourage you to read the entire article for the full effect.
Can you believe no knitting this weekend! ah! watched tons of playoff football on Saturday and went shopping/eating on Sunday. May have to get in a little bit tonite and definately tomorrow. Peace~DAWN
Labels: Chit Chat
¶ 1:17 PM |
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Knee Deep in the New Year
Yes, yes the holidays are officially over. Today I go back to work on my regularly scheduled program. I tallied up my earnings for the year and would like to do back flips as I out did my earnings from last year (a total surprise). I got my new schedule book in order and am embarking on a year of total and complete organization (when it comes to keeping up with work papers and progress). The rest, well, I'll probably just wing it and bitch often when I can't find something or freak out when I can't take the mess anymore. You know, the usual.
I got a couple of inches completed this morning on the boyfriend cardie. I am not even done with the back yet but love the progression, as every few inches is a new pattern. Thus, the boredom of 19 plus inches is cut in half to about 50%. I bought the new Stitch n Bitch page a day calendar (on sale for 1/2 off, of course) and picked up a tip on today's page. When knitting things like sleeves that need to be the same length, knit them at the same time on the same needles using 2 separate balls of yarn. So simple and many of you may already know of this trick but it is new to me. I plan on implementing it on the sleeves of the cardie when I get there. Yippee!
No photo today. I thought about it and then thought of the hassle since I'm not sure how many readers I actually have. Not a lot of commenting going on here lately. Not sure what is going on but if you read this drivel I would appreciate a simple "hell yeah, sister" or "right on" every other post or so. To those who do frequent and comment, bless you. . .
School is back on tomorrow and then the house will gradually get back into it's normal routine. I sense that it misses it. I have an added resolution: prepare more home cooked meals (using the crock pot or casseroles). We ate out so much last year you could count the fat rings on my body if you sliced me in half. ENOUGH!
I hope you all have a great beginning to the new year as the week moves along. Peace~ DAWN
~ rented The Libertine and loved it. Johnny Depp got a little scary to look at toward the end but it was a really good movie. Dark, egocentric, sad but not everything should be Talladaga Nights and Beer Fest.
Yes, yes the holidays are officially over. Today I go back to work on my regularly scheduled program. I tallied up my earnings for the year and would like to do back flips as I out did my earnings from last year (a total surprise). I got my new schedule book in order and am embarking on a year of total and complete organization (when it comes to keeping up with work papers and progress). The rest, well, I'll probably just wing it and bitch often when I can't find something or freak out when I can't take the mess anymore. You know, the usual.
I got a couple of inches completed this morning on the boyfriend cardie. I am not even done with the back yet but love the progression, as every few inches is a new pattern. Thus, the boredom of 19 plus inches is cut in half to about 50%. I bought the new Stitch n Bitch page a day calendar (on sale for 1/2 off, of course) and picked up a tip on today's page. When knitting things like sleeves that need to be the same length, knit them at the same time on the same needles using 2 separate balls of yarn. So simple and many of you may already know of this trick but it is new to me. I plan on implementing it on the sleeves of the cardie when I get there. Yippee!
No photo today. I thought about it and then thought of the hassle since I'm not sure how many readers I actually have. Not a lot of commenting going on here lately. Not sure what is going on but if you read this drivel I would appreciate a simple "hell yeah, sister" or "right on" every other post or so. To those who do frequent and comment, bless you. . .
School is back on tomorrow and then the house will gradually get back into it's normal routine. I sense that it misses it. I have an added resolution: prepare more home cooked meals (using the crock pot or casseroles). We ate out so much last year you could count the fat rings on my body if you sliced me in half. ENOUGH!
I hope you all have a great beginning to the new year as the week moves along. Peace~ DAWN
~ rented The Libertine and loved it. Johnny Depp got a little scary to look at toward the end but it was a really good movie. Dark, egocentric, sad but not everything should be Talladaga Nights and Beer Fest.
Labels: Chit Chat
¶ 12:34 PM |
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Resolutions, Anyone?
{I received this little beauty to play my cd's on for Christmas}
{I received this little beauty to play my cd's on for Christmas}Well, 2007 is almost upon us. I am not big on resolutions but. . . everyone needs goals and things to strive for and a new year is always the perfect time so here are a few of mine:
- Not cutting my hair till summer ( want to see how much length I can get on it)
- sending Birthday greetings to all of my family and friends this yearloose
- 10 pounds and get into a healthy routine (routine being the key)
- On the needles at one time: a pair of socks, two bigger projects and a quicky--no more! must finish those big projects
That is pretty much it. There are a couple of others but I have to retain a little mystery or you wouldn't respect me much, would you?
Be safe, be smart, & be nice. Hope you all have a healthy, blessed 2007 and I look forward to getting to know you better through this blog and yours. Peace~ DAWN
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¶ 12:18 PM |
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
I'm ready for my close-up
Well, Christmas is over and we all had a blast at my house. Everyone got things they wanted and things they didn't even think they wanted. We all ate way to much. . . I am so bloated! We've watched many videos and played many games and today I just want to chill. I hope you all enjoyed your day with family and friends or however you choose to be. I think things will get back to normal in a few more days around here. I know my knitting has been feeling a bit neglected lately. I do a few rows or rounds here and there just to keep my fingers in practice but I really haven't had the chance to give it my full attention.
Here is Winston in all of his full blown underbite glory. I got lucky with the camera. Normally, only half of his lip gets pinned, this was a shot with both sides getting tucked under those purly whites. I'll check back with you later. Peace~ DAWN
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¶ 11:30 AM |
take me!
