It's almost Friday.
That's about it--all I can really think to say at this very moment, since it's 10:50 and well past my bedtime.
Card for the day is the Two of Swords Reversed.
Swords generally mean contention and strife in some point--get it? I was being a little punny there.
The card is entitled Opposition, and right side up would mean just that--that things don't seem to go as planned--something/someone opposes the movement (since swords are air cards). The next card drawn is the 5 of pentacles, entitled Restriction, also reversed. Last card 5 of swords, also reversed, titled Defeat.
And basically, in a nutshell, nothing can stop me, nothing can touch my 409, 409... I'm hoping these cards are telling me that tomorrow will go off without a hitch. I'll get everything done that I want to get done and then some, nothing and no one will be able to stop me.
You know what I have to say about that?
The cards are DREAMING! And that's where I should be at this hour of the night...dreaming.
So perhaps I should call it a night and get some rest.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Mouse Issues
My mouse is having "hiccups".
Every now and again, the mouse won't move--or the mouse won't click on what I click on--even when I click on the link several times.
It can be very frustrating.
Now, I could use the Laptop mouse, but I prefer mice I hold with my hand that don't bite.
So I'm preparing for work at the office. It takes a full hour to do this. I have a Woolgatherer's meeting tonight, so I'm planning on taking socks to knit. I'm hoping that the meeting doesn't take all night so I can come home and knit on Rhiannon. We got videos from Netflix last night, and watched those, so I got 4 rows done on Rhiannon last night, which is not my usual way--still, I got SOME done, but was hoping for more. By the time the movies were done, I was tired and ready for bed. The eyes just wouldn't deal with much.
Work has gotten a bit busy, and I'm starting to feel the strain. It's not good--I think I might be coming down with something, and there's something going around the office again. I suppose that I should get something to support my system, but you know how it is. One person in the office gets sick from their kids coming home from school with it, and it just sucks up into the "community air", then everyone's exposed.
Well, I have to load the car--I might take Rhiannon with me, but it's a lot to carry around--maybe I'll go downstairs and get my rollie cart? That might help matters--of course, I'll need to mark my place on the pattern, elsewise I'll lose my place again and start knitting at the wrong place.
Guess I'll stop at Best Buy and get a new mouse and see how that works. It's too bad, too, because I really like this mouse. I just think that the laser is giving up the ghost.
Every now and again, the mouse won't move--or the mouse won't click on what I click on--even when I click on the link several times.
It can be very frustrating.
Now, I could use the Laptop mouse, but I prefer mice I hold with my hand that don't bite.
So I'm preparing for work at the office. It takes a full hour to do this. I have a Woolgatherer's meeting tonight, so I'm planning on taking socks to knit. I'm hoping that the meeting doesn't take all night so I can come home and knit on Rhiannon. We got videos from Netflix last night, and watched those, so I got 4 rows done on Rhiannon last night, which is not my usual way--still, I got SOME done, but was hoping for more. By the time the movies were done, I was tired and ready for bed. The eyes just wouldn't deal with much.
Work has gotten a bit busy, and I'm starting to feel the strain. It's not good--I think I might be coming down with something, and there's something going around the office again. I suppose that I should get something to support my system, but you know how it is. One person in the office gets sick from their kids coming home from school with it, and it just sucks up into the "community air", then everyone's exposed.
Well, I have to load the car--I might take Rhiannon with me, but it's a lot to carry around--maybe I'll go downstairs and get my rollie cart? That might help matters--of course, I'll need to mark my place on the pattern, elsewise I'll lose my place again and start knitting at the wrong place.
Guess I'll stop at Best Buy and get a new mouse and see how that works. It's too bad, too, because I really like this mouse. I just think that the laser is giving up the ghost.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Rhiannon Update
I was able to finish about 20 something rows last night.
And, since you're asking, yes--yesterday was a perfect day. At the office, I had lots of work to do during the morning--which kept me so busy that the time just flew. I was done by noon, and had lunch with a friend.
Then back to the office to work on other duties until the quitting whistle blew, and then I was screaming "YABBA DABBA DOOOOO!" all the way down the brontosaurus' back, jumped into my car and headed for home--"courtesy of Fred's two feet" as it were.
My friend brought in my crystal ball, and we set it up in my office for the day. I did manage to get it home, although I haven't set it up yet. It's still in the car. It weighs a ton! The ball is not perfect, though. It has a flat spot in it--perhaps to help keep it from rolling away--although it has it's own stand. But it's lovely, and I can hardly wait to get it inside and set up...now,
Where to put it?
Sigh. Running out of places for THAT.
Today is cold. Really screaming cold. Not cold enough for a coat, but cold enough for a sweater. Guess what I'm wearing to the office? Yes, you guessed it--the Celtic Blue Jumper. I can hardly wait to get to the office for everyone to see it on my person. I think that they are just going to FREAK!
I rather hope that today will run like yesterday, where I have a super busy morning. Since I'm leaving at noon to take my mother to the doctor, I will have lots of time to knit. I am taking Rhiannon with me to knit at Knit night, but at the doctor, I'm opting for socks--which I started at the office yesterday using Magic Loop. I can't seem to get the hang or the rhythm of doing two at once, one inside the other--I keep JOINING them together, and it's too frustrating for me to have to concentrate THAT hard on a project so small and simple. So I frogged the technique and started over again on Magic Loop. Things are going much smoother now. So I am expecting a knitterly day--which is always nice. The best thing about the socks, however, is that my sock knitting back came from Roseland Bags--
So pictures of the new sock knitting bag and the crystal ball will be posted tomorrow when there's more time. Right now, I've drank my coffee and it's time to head off for the office to see what mayhem I can manage there. Oh, I also found a sheepy cup for coffee, too. Perhaps a picture of that as well.
Until tomorrow then!
And, since you're asking, yes--yesterday was a perfect day. At the office, I had lots of work to do during the morning--which kept me so busy that the time just flew. I was done by noon, and had lunch with a friend.
Then back to the office to work on other duties until the quitting whistle blew, and then I was screaming "YABBA DABBA DOOOOO!" all the way down the brontosaurus' back, jumped into my car and headed for home--"courtesy of Fred's two feet" as it were.
My friend brought in my crystal ball, and we set it up in my office for the day. I did manage to get it home, although I haven't set it up yet. It's still in the car. It weighs a ton! The ball is not perfect, though. It has a flat spot in it--perhaps to help keep it from rolling away--although it has it's own stand. But it's lovely, and I can hardly wait to get it inside and set up...now,
Where to put it?
Sigh. Running out of places for THAT.
Today is cold. Really screaming cold. Not cold enough for a coat, but cold enough for a sweater. Guess what I'm wearing to the office? Yes, you guessed it--the Celtic Blue Jumper. I can hardly wait to get to the office for everyone to see it on my person. I think that they are just going to FREAK!
I rather hope that today will run like yesterday, where I have a super busy morning. Since I'm leaving at noon to take my mother to the doctor, I will have lots of time to knit. I am taking Rhiannon with me to knit at Knit night, but at the doctor, I'm opting for socks--which I started at the office yesterday using Magic Loop. I can't seem to get the hang or the rhythm of doing two at once, one inside the other--I keep JOINING them together, and it's too frustrating for me to have to concentrate THAT hard on a project so small and simple. So I frogged the technique and started over again on Magic Loop. Things are going much smoother now. So I am expecting a knitterly day--which is always nice. The best thing about the socks, however, is that my sock knitting back came from Roseland Bags--
So pictures of the new sock knitting bag and the crystal ball will be posted tomorrow when there's more time. Right now, I've drank my coffee and it's time to head off for the office to see what mayhem I can manage there. Oh, I also found a sheepy cup for coffee, too. Perhaps a picture of that as well.
Until tomorrow then!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Things Are Finally Looking Up Again!
For Tarot Cards today, I drew
The Sun, The Four of Wands and The Star Reversed.
This usually means a fantastic day--especially at the office (Wands being associated with work), and I think that maybe my boss will have considered his actions on Friday, and remember that an open case is the Specialist's problem, and take back that filing--since he KNOWS that I'm not going to do it.
And while I may not get my wish, perfectly, things will go well in the evening as well.
This means that I may finally get some real work done.
Of course, first, I have to feed my cats. I have one in my lap, that usually isn't there. This might mean something.
In the meanwile, I thought I'd dash off a few lines--even though the day has just started and I really have nothing to say except that I'm really HAPPY to have Rhiannon back. I just don't know what project I'm going to take to the office with me, because I don't think Rhiannon is a good choice.
I will let you know later how my day has gone.
The Sun, The Four of Wands and The Star Reversed.
This usually means a fantastic day--especially at the office (Wands being associated with work), and I think that maybe my boss will have considered his actions on Friday, and remember that an open case is the Specialist's problem, and take back that filing--since he KNOWS that I'm not going to do it.
And while I may not get my wish, perfectly, things will go well in the evening as well.
This means that I may finally get some real work done.
Of course, first, I have to feed my cats. I have one in my lap, that usually isn't there. This might mean something.
In the meanwile, I thought I'd dash off a few lines--even though the day has just started and I really have nothing to say except that I'm really HAPPY to have Rhiannon back. I just don't know what project I'm going to take to the office with me, because I don't think Rhiannon is a good choice.
I will let you know later how my day has gone.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Fourth Repeat Complete!
I have finally fixed the error on Rhiannon, and completed the 4th repeat. It took some concentration and some quiet time, but I finally got to it.
I begin the 5th repeat tonight. I'm so excited that I was able to fix my mistake. I think what may have happened is that my magnet slipped in transit, and I worked one row twice. Fortunately for me, things are all worked out now. Picture:
I begin the 5th repeat tonight. I'm so excited that I was able to fix my mistake. I think what may have happened is that my magnet slipped in transit, and I worked one row twice. Fortunately for me, things are all worked out now. Picture:
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Purchases!
A friend at the office is retiring, and she told me that she had a glass "crystal" ball at home that she wanted to get rid of--
Well, you know that I jumped at it. She offered for $25. It's also an item that I've been hunting for years, and because it's hers and she'll be gone soon, it's sort of nice to have something of hers to remember her...you see where I'm going with this?
The next day, she let me know that she'd talked with a friend of hers, who indicated that it was not some cheap piece of glass, but Austrian Crystal--and probably worth $175 and that he would gladly give it to her.
At which point, I told her that I wasn't interested in something quite so nice, and that she should sell it to him. But I was clearly disappointed. It didn't matter to me if it was made of cheap glass--I just wanted it for some decoration in my house--maybe for some divining--who knows what an old "gifted" glass ball can do? I just know that my rock ball doesn't quite offer the clarity of glass. Glass offers clarity. Boy, do I need some of that!
Later, my friend wrote me to let me know that her other friend was no longer interested, and if I wanted the crystal ball, I could have it for the agreed upon price. You've never seen anybody so elated! Not just because I'll have a crystal ball, but because it's something I can have to remember her by, and I am going to miss her in a big way--I taught her knitting--I taught her quilting--she and I had a connection all through this thing called work.
She's bringing it in tomorrow. I can barely wait to take it home.
Well, you know that I jumped at it. She offered for $25. It's also an item that I've been hunting for years, and because it's hers and she'll be gone soon, it's sort of nice to have something of hers to remember her...you see where I'm going with this?
The next day, she let me know that she'd talked with a friend of hers, who indicated that it was not some cheap piece of glass, but Austrian Crystal--and probably worth $175 and that he would gladly give it to her.
At which point, I told her that I wasn't interested in something quite so nice, and that she should sell it to him. But I was clearly disappointed. It didn't matter to me if it was made of cheap glass--I just wanted it for some decoration in my house--maybe for some divining--who knows what an old "gifted" glass ball can do? I just know that my rock ball doesn't quite offer the clarity of glass. Glass offers clarity. Boy, do I need some of that!
Later, my friend wrote me to let me know that her other friend was no longer interested, and if I wanted the crystal ball, I could have it for the agreed upon price. You've never seen anybody so elated! Not just because I'll have a crystal ball, but because it's something I can have to remember her by, and I am going to miss her in a big way--I taught her knitting--I taught her quilting--she and I had a connection all through this thing called work.
She's bringing it in tomorrow. I can barely wait to take it home.
Socks That Rocked My World
I have found a pattern on Ravelry, that I just love and I can't wait to make them. After the disappointment with Rhiannon, I needed the big, easy Grannie. Success with that has given me new juice to go forward with it, but when I saw these socks, my resolve sort of "wandered".
I have much work to do on my car, first, however. I have organizing to do. The whole house is a mess, but when it comes to my car, a mess is REALLY visible. Lately, it's been the "carry all" for classes, and so the back seat looks like a demonstration took place there recently. Coffee cups on the floor, and then my collection of crochet hooks (which are in a small, tin box that came open on a quick stop) have spilled out and are in various places on the floor and seat. I have to collect them.
Then, I thought I might continue my attempt to save Rhiannon. Hubby is also complaining that he's not getting enough attention. I have been such a busy gal lately, that I haven't been able to knit much. And there are so many projects that I would love to complete! It's just not fair that there are so many good designers!
I'm also at a point where I would love to make a cowl to wear around my neck. I have shorter hair and my neck is exposed to colder air. A scarf is too long. I have a cowl pattern, called "Pretty Thing" designed by Yarn Harlot, that I purchased last year. The cashmere I bought for it is in my bedroom. I'm thinking that I need to get started on that. There's also a quick, easy knit strip cowl that has a twist in it (not a true mobius, but the simple one that you just twist the end and sew together) that I want to make. It may take all of a few hours.
There's also the Wonderful Wallaby--
There are just too many good patterns out there that I'm dying to make! It's like I'm on pattern overload. This is what stress does to me. If I didn't have the local yarn shop on Tuesday nights for knit night, and the Monday afternoon every other two weeks, plus THERAPY--I think I would go absolutely nuts.
Oh, and what do you think of those socks up there?
I have much work to do on my car, first, however. I have organizing to do. The whole house is a mess, but when it comes to my car, a mess is REALLY visible. Lately, it's been the "carry all" for classes, and so the back seat looks like a demonstration took place there recently. Coffee cups on the floor, and then my collection of crochet hooks (which are in a small, tin box that came open on a quick stop) have spilled out and are in various places on the floor and seat. I have to collect them.
Then, I thought I might continue my attempt to save Rhiannon. Hubby is also complaining that he's not getting enough attention. I have been such a busy gal lately, that I haven't been able to knit much. And there are so many projects that I would love to complete! It's just not fair that there are so many good designers!
I'm also at a point where I would love to make a cowl to wear around my neck. I have shorter hair and my neck is exposed to colder air. A scarf is too long. I have a cowl pattern, called "Pretty Thing" designed by Yarn Harlot, that I purchased last year. The cashmere I bought for it is in my bedroom. I'm thinking that I need to get started on that. There's also a quick, easy knit strip cowl that has a twist in it (not a true mobius, but the simple one that you just twist the end and sew together) that I want to make. It may take all of a few hours.
There's also the Wonderful Wallaby--
There are just too many good patterns out there that I'm dying to make! It's like I'm on pattern overload. This is what stress does to me. If I didn't have the local yarn shop on Tuesday nights for knit night, and the Monday afternoon every other two weeks, plus THERAPY--I think I would go absolutely nuts.
Oh, and what do you think of those socks up there?
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