nothing up my sleeve...yet

I know it seems that I should have more of this sweater finished by now, but its been a busy couple of weeks.  Here is my progress thus far.  I'm pretty pleased with everything and can't wait to wear it when it's all finished.  Keep posted!

 

Song to Knit to #10

I was actually not knitting when this song caught my attention.  It was a late work night and I was shuffling around my classroom preparing for the next day when Cat Power's "Metal Heart" came through on my itunes playlist.  I immediately began thinking how perfect it would be to curl up on the couch listening to the supple, velvety voice of Cat Power, take an occasional sip from a hot cup of peppermint tea, and knit through the evening.  Hmmm...I'm sure that CD's around here somewhere...and that box of peppermint tea...

Happy knitting, and listening!

run, greenhorn, run!

Hi all!  Hope your new year is turning out righ thus far!  I have to say, going back to work after a two week Christmas vacay is very difficult.  This week was all about getting back into teaching mode, and unfortunately I didn't pull off much knitting.  Thankfully, the end of the week is here and I now feel that I am back in my swing!  Time to finish my cozy sweater. 

Anywho, to kick off the new year my husband, sister in law, and my brother are running in the Big Baz 12K (7.5 Miles) trail race in the Cleveland National Forrest in Southern California.  Woo hoo!  WIsh me luck!  I can't wait to give the update when it's all set and done tomorrow.  Oh, I am also planning on hitting up the local Costa Mesa yarn shop, Suzoos Wool Works after the run!  Nothing like a good, long run and a bit of wool to make the day complete. 

Me after my first trail run (9K) in the Santa Monica mountains in November of last year.

Happy New Year!

Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy 2011!  May the year bring us many great moments, close friends and family, and classic knits!  Cheers!