I am a music girl. I don't know if I go a single day without listening to some sort of music. I know I would go insane at work if I couldn't have my ipod, it seriously keeps me sane and calm.
I have a wide variety of music on my ipod, but few musicians that I will by a cd before I even listen to one song. My most favorite band like this is 3 Doors Down, I have yet to see them in concert, but I will someday. Each new cd they put out is my favorite, but their most recent one Time of My Life has one song that really speaks to me.
"Race For The Sun"
It's gonna rain some days I know
And things are gonna hurt sometimes that's for sure
But I won't get turned around 'cause I keep moving on
I think my mind plays tricks on me
'Cause sometimes what I get ain't what I see
I just turn it upside down and I keep moving on
I'm gonna race for the morning sun
I can't wait for the day that's on it's way
I'm gonna race for the morning sun
And it's gonna shine on me
Oh, it's gonna shine
I'm gonna take everything I want
And won't get lost in what I don't
I just hide it all inside and I keep moving on
I'm gonna race for the morning sun
I can't wait for the day that's on it's way
I gonna race for the morning sun
And it's gonna shine on me
Oh, it's gonna shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I wanna be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm gonna race for the sun
Shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I wanna be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm gonna race for the sun
Shine a light right down on me
And I swear I’ll find where I wanna be
And I’ll live the day like it's the only one
I'm gonna race
I'm gonna race for the sun
I love the message that I get from this song and I think it is important for me to listen to it. I do a lot of looking back and wishing that I could change things in the past (whether it be yesterday or 15 years ago) and I don't think that is a focus that I should have. Making the best out of what today is going to bring and looking forward to experiencing new things is my new focus.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Checking In
I've missed blogging. Work has been consuming my time for the past month and a half. I think maybe my head may stay above water for a while now. I have lots to share with you.
Lets start with a picture of my 3rd project for my Camp Loopy. I had the most difficulty getting this one completed in the time allotted, but I did and it turned out pretty. It now lives at my Mom's house. It seems a lot of things I knit end up at her house. I may have to spread the love a bit more. :-)
Ravelry Link
So that's that one. I have started on one Christmas gift, but it is slow going and I'm not sure I actually want to give it as a gift at Christmas. I'm also working on my own pattern for an ear warmer, I'm about 75% done so that will come along shortly.
Alaska was wonderful. Here is the first picture. Taken on Friday at Earthquake park. May I present my dad, the grump. :-)
Lets start with a picture of my 3rd project for my Camp Loopy. I had the most difficulty getting this one completed in the time allotted, but I did and it turned out pretty. It now lives at my Mom's house. It seems a lot of things I knit end up at her house. I may have to spread the love a bit more. :-)
Ravelry Link
So that's that one. I have started on one Christmas gift, but it is slow going and I'm not sure I actually want to give it as a gift at Christmas. I'm also working on my own pattern for an ear warmer, I'm about 75% done so that will come along shortly.
Alaska was wonderful. Here is the first picture. Taken on Friday at Earthquake park. May I present my dad, the grump. :-)
There were a TON of different mushrooms growing around the park. I liked these mushrooms!
Friday, September 16, 2011
A Year and a month or two
It was a little over ayear ago that my Dad had major life changing surgery. The change that I've seen in him is amazing. Even before the surgery he was taking better care of himself and he's quite the inspiration to me. I've always been a Daddy's girl, but it seems as we both grow older our relationship is improving as well.
So today is his birthday and I think a great time to celebrate his life and how grateful I am that he's going to be around for many years to come. He doesn't agree, but I told him we celebrate birthdays in this family. :-)
In other news I finished the third project for my Camp Loppy, it is drying as we speak (type/read whatever!). I have lots of pictures and stories to share from a trip to Alaska in August. So more posts to come.
So today is his birthday and I think a great time to celebrate his life and how grateful I am that he's going to be around for many years to come. He doesn't agree, but I told him we celebrate birthdays in this family. :-)
In other news I finished the third project for my Camp Loppy, it is drying as we speak (type/read whatever!). I have lots of pictures and stories to share from a trip to Alaska in August. So more posts to come.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
FO: Knotted gloves and other things.
1. I finished the 2nd project for my Camp Loopy challenge. Ravelry Link. I had fun with the project, I've not done a lot of cable work so this was a nice introduction. The yarn is wonderfully sparkly, but you cannot tell in the pictures!
And a close up of the cable:
Next is onto project three and it is another shawl, but with a lot more yardage. The challenge is to use over 800 yards of yarn. Good thing I'll have plenty of knitting time on the plane.
2. Michael Buble has never been on my ipod, or in my music scene, but I ended up going to his concert a couple of evenings ago and I LOVED it. I knew I'd like the music, I love big band and Sinatra and all that, but he was so stinking funny. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at a music concert. I would definitely pay to see him again. His opening act was Naturally 7, a group of 7 guys that do not use any instruments, only their voices and the music they create is phenomenal. Seriously, check them out.
3. Soon I'll be headed to Alaska and I'm hoping to get some wonderful pictures while I'm up there to share. If I get some good ones I want to blow them up and use them to decorate my living room and/or bedroom. Plus I get to see one of my most wonderfulest friends while I'm there. Win-win I say.
And a close up of the cable:
Next is onto project three and it is another shawl, but with a lot more yardage. The challenge is to use over 800 yards of yarn. Good thing I'll have plenty of knitting time on the plane.
2. Michael Buble has never been on my ipod, or in my music scene, but I ended up going to his concert a couple of evenings ago and I LOVED it. I knew I'd like the music, I love big band and Sinatra and all that, but he was so stinking funny. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at a music concert. I would definitely pay to see him again. His opening act was Naturally 7, a group of 7 guys that do not use any instruments, only their voices and the music they create is phenomenal. Seriously, check them out.
3. Soon I'll be headed to Alaska and I'm hoping to get some wonderful pictures while I'm up there to share. If I get some good ones I want to blow them up and use them to decorate my living room and/or bedroom. Plus I get to see one of my most wonderfulest friends while I'm there. Win-win I say.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
FO: Cladonia Shawl
Instead of just having pictures of the finished object (FO), I thought I'd take you on a journey what goes into it.
First of course is the knitting (WIP):
This is right before I started on the lacey party of the shawl. After you've finished knitting and weaving in all the loose ends you wash it. I use a product called Soak, it is a non-rinsing detergent that you just let the item soak in for 15 minutes.
After a quick spin in the washer to get as much of the water out you block the item. Not all things require blocking, but items with lace work in them really pop after they've been blocked.
before:
during:
and after:
And that is the process of making a pretty FO.
I really liked this pattern and want to make it again, it went quickly. Until I had to take out 5 rows at the end, but that was a learning experience and it made it prettier.
My next Camp Loopy project is Knotty Gloves, and the yarn is pink & cream with sparkles. :-)
First of course is the knitting (WIP):
This is right before I started on the lacey party of the shawl. After you've finished knitting and weaving in all the loose ends you wash it. I use a product called Soak, it is a non-rinsing detergent that you just let the item soak in for 15 minutes.
After a quick spin in the washer to get as much of the water out you block the item. Not all things require blocking, but items with lace work in them really pop after they've been blocked.
before:
during:
and after:
And that is the process of making a pretty FO.
I really liked this pattern and want to make it again, it went quickly. Until I had to take out 5 rows at the end, but that was a learning experience and it made it prettier.
My next Camp Loopy project is Knotty Gloves, and the yarn is pink & cream with sparkles. :-)
Thursday, July 7, 2011
A Teaser
I have finished my first project for my summery camp. You can have a small peak:
I have an idea of the blog for that project, coming in the next few days (cross your fingers, but don't hold your breath!)
I did want to share one more picture with you. It was taken a couple of nights ago and the sky was just lovely. Enjoy...
I have an idea of the blog for that project, coming in the next few days (cross your fingers, but don't hold your breath!)
I did want to share one more picture with you. It was taken a couple of nights ago and the sky was just lovely. Enjoy...
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Camp Loopy 2011
So one of my favorite on-line yarn stores is holding the 2011 Camp Loopy for the next three months. There is a challenge each month and if you participate and complete the three challenges you get free yarn. I love free yarn. ♥
The time frames are tight, but I'm hoping that this will kick my knitting butt in gear. The past couple of months have been light on the desire to knit. Of course that could be due to the fact that I've been devouring books on my Nook. :-)
The first challenge requires you to make a shawl (or something that you could throw around your shoulders while sitting around the camp fire) that uses two or more colors. I've decided on the following pattern designed by Kristen Kapur (Through the Loops one of my favorite designers!!) Cladonia with a 100% superwash marino wool in pink & brown. If you are looking at the picture of the shawl the green will be brown & the blue will be pink.
I'd like to do a picture once a week to see the progress that I get done. This challenge runs from 06/15 to 07/15. I have four days off for the 4th of July so I see extreme knitting being done those days. :-)
The time frames are tight, but I'm hoping that this will kick my knitting butt in gear. The past couple of months have been light on the desire to knit. Of course that could be due to the fact that I've been devouring books on my Nook. :-)
The first challenge requires you to make a shawl (or something that you could throw around your shoulders while sitting around the camp fire) that uses two or more colors. I've decided on the following pattern designed by Kristen Kapur (Through the Loops one of my favorite designers!!) Cladonia with a 100% superwash marino wool in pink & brown. If you are looking at the picture of the shawl the green will be brown & the blue will be pink.
I'd like to do a picture once a week to see the progress that I get done. This challenge runs from 06/15 to 07/15. I have four days off for the 4th of July so I see extreme knitting being done those days. :-)
Not a great picture of the yarn colors, but you at least get an idea.
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