Big Fat Zero!
Here’s the start of Lotus. Yes, I know there is nothing there, no picture, not even a cast on edge, nothing!
It has been busy around here and it just hasn’t happened. I had to finish Chamomile (she sang to me and looked pretty and worked up beautifully so why stop!?), and Making Waves were also very attractive and I like people (things) with a mind of their own so it was fun to work on them (pictures Monday). I had to give a lecture on needlework Wednesday night and Monday I was so sick I didn’t care about anything (I did knit but I didn’t care). And, I’m enjoying knitting CIC socks…cute, fun and for a good cause.
So, class is on Tuesday and I have nothing to show. Even if I get to knit all weekend I won’t be at the point where Lisa said we should be. And to top it all off I don’t have a single thing to blog about today…ok, so I’ll bitch a little.
We were going to go to the mountains today. Take the day off, have lunch at Sundance and go to Cascade Springs on the Alpine Loop (you gotta see this place Anne!). BUT, horrors at the work place keep Smith from taking the time and I’m stuck at my desk today instead of being in the beautiful mountains. The weather is perfect today! The sky is as clear blue as it can be. I’m back in sandals and toe rings. You could call it Indian Summer but it really hasn’t frozen yet so it might not count…it’s beautiful anyway.
Breathe…I’m Zen I can handle this. How? I’m going after work and buy more yarn! LYS here I come! Shopping therapy, anyone?
Oh! Gorgeous! Definitely on the to-do list.
I'm up for a shopping trip. Let me grab my keys - just give me...um... 4 days? to meet you. :)
Posted by: Anne | September 24, 2004 at 04:39 AM
I never cease to be amazed at the beauty that surrounds you. What a wonderful place to live!
You call that bitching? :)
Posted by: Annie | September 24, 2004 at 06:01 AM
Yarn Harlot sent me. Those gloves seriously impress me. And inspire. I must confess that shopping was always my "release" when things were going crappy (and in Ottawa there were plenty of yarn stores worthy of blowing a small fortune!). Shopping therapy indeed! Look forward to being a regular visitor to your blog. :)
Posted by: Barbara from Nova Scotia | September 24, 2004 at 06:59 AM
Oh, LOTUS. Wow! Absolutely stunning. I can't WAIT to see your progress on this. (what's your colorway, btw?) I'll just stand in the sidelines and cheer you on, ok? I'm SO not there yet. But someday, someday.
Posted by: Norma | September 24, 2004 at 08:28 AM
Lotus is gorgeaus-- how are the arms done? Do they require steeking??
Posted by: Pamela | September 24, 2004 at 10:58 AM
Well, at least you're not moving. I'm taking a break from vacuuming (on my hands and knees) where the bed used to be. Alice hair everywhere! So do some retail therapy on my behalf too. I'll just live vicariously, imagining you at the LYS....
Posted by: Nathania | September 24, 2004 at 11:08 AM
Wait a second. A sweater. Called Lotus. Being Nothing.
That's the most zen sweater on earth.
Posted by: Shannon | September 24, 2004 at 01:15 PM
I'm sorry you were sick--I didn't know. You looked mahvelous at SnB.
Does this mean we won't see you at all on Tuesday? Drat!
Have fun at BSW. Spend some $ for me--I'm all tapped out. If I were buying, I'd probably get some. . .well, some of everything. Have fun.
Posted by: Laurie | September 24, 2004 at 01:59 PM
Sorry you were sick. Even more sorry that you weren't able to abscond to the mountains for rejuvenation. You have the perfect plan: buy yarn, buy more yarn, then buy really luxurious and expensive yarn. Have fun.
Posted by: Steph | September 24, 2004 at 02:56 PM
Well I guess there is a downside to living is such a beautiful part of the country! When you can't get out you really know you're missing something. Oh well, TGIF!
Posted by: Mary Beth | September 24, 2004 at 03:12 PM
Chamomile is absolutely lovely and I can't wait to see your Lotus colorway!
Have a good weekend...
Posted by: Melanie | September 24, 2004 at 05:20 PM
I stopped by our LYS twice this week, in need of a little pick-me-up. It did not disappoint! Hope you found something wonderful and are feeling better soon.
Posted by: Emily | September 24, 2004 at 08:42 PM
I do envy you living so near Sundance. I've heard so much about the film festival and it looks like such a beautiful place. Love your Chamomile sweater. It suits you perfectly.
Posted by: Anne | September 25, 2004 at 08:48 AM
Hey, grrrl, you are my Zen model. I've thought about you over the last several days when I've been so busy and rushed and forgetting to just stop and breathe. This is wonderful. If YOU haven't gotten anything done, and if YOU haven't got a single thing to blog about, I can certainly take a few days off to get centered again. Thank you, dear role model. I bet you didn't even know you were so helpful with this entry. :)
Posted by: Sharon | September 27, 2004 at 09:07 PM