WIP: April Showers in January

The first cast on of 2013 is a cowl.  It will be worked without hurry - in between other knitting projects and spinning practices (aha!, that is another post I guess). 

I'm using lace yarn from Pagewood Farms. One skein of Willow Creek provides for 1,350 yards of yummy superwash merino! A great buy if you need a nice lace yarn and a bump in the Eat.Sleep.Knit yarnathon.

My first week at the new position wasn't as bad as I expected. Still, there was a share of stress as I tried to work on my previous assignments while training on my new responsibilities. By last Thursday I thought my brain was about to explode. To my surprise, and that of my co-workers, it didn't. Phew.

Knitting blogs have provided to be an excellent distraction. This little space also helps me stay out of trouble. I'm trying to post more frequently... when someone has a good idea, I’m game to try it.

It's Wednesday and therefore I'm WIPing along with Tamis Amis.

Let's remember...

...to have faith.

FAITH by Martin Luther King, Jr..-Inspirational Quote
Typography & Digital Illustration Design 11" x 14" Print Gray Yellow White
by Leslie Fuqua of  7Wonders Design

Vacation & changes

We just got back from our mini in-state vacation. Since last anniversary went well and we are still happily married - we repeated the vacation to the spa. Truth is that we had a wonderful time. Just the two of us. I can't put into words how much the third family member was missed. Sometimes we wish for a break from our little bundle of energy. Then, when we do get a break, we miss her SO much. We couldn't help but to talk about her almost non stop. Just remembering our everyday...

a couple of days ago...

me: No jumping on the couch
DD: (wondering how to jump higher)
me: do you want to go on time out?
DD: yes
us: walk quietly and peacefully to the time out corner
DD: sat & immediately open her mouth and cry out loud for the next five minutes
me: (thinking: but I asked...and you said yes!)

Getting a facial was very relaxing. Being so blessed to have her in my life is priceless.

Hope you have a wonderful week. I'm predicting mine will be interesting - as when anyone starts a new gig. Same company - totally new to me business and team. Wish me well and keep knitting. Your projects are part of my yoga program.