18 years ago by s t a c i

Keep a Secret, Tell a Secret

Is it Friday again already? Wasn’t it just Friday, like, a couple of days ago?

Whatev.

We now return to your regularly scheduled fast-topic-changing-Friday, already in progress.

	I cannot WAIT to show you what I’m knitting. I could show you what I have so far, but it would make the final product a little anti-climatic. I’ve arranged it in this photo to hide the good parts. I should have something to show you on Monday. And it’s FUNNY. Next…!
	I’m ready to go public with one of the big changes I have coming up. I’m moving to Austin, and I’m so excited. I thought that I should wait until I actually have things set up there, but then I thought again. Wouldn’t it be better to open up the possibility of making more Austin connections before I even leave Houston? Yes, indeed. Details as they happen. Next…!
	Now that I’ve decided, on my own, that Texas will be my new home – I need to make a big change. This former Alaskan needs to cowgirl-up. I need to acclimate to Texas weather. I need to make friends with it. I promise to do my best, right after this godforsaken heat wave passes. Next…!
	Apparently something happened outside that only red dogs could hear. Have a great weekend!

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18 years ago by s t a c i

Life’s Little Barometers

So how am I doing? Pretty well. I have a lot to say about all of the big changes that are happening, but I’ll wait until I have photos to show for these changes – in true verypink fashion.

A good barometer for assessing how I’m feeling is for me to take a look at the things I’m able to do again. A few weeks ago, my work with Basenji Rescue came to a halt. But I’m back at it now! I couldn’t manage to put a meal together back then, either…but I’m actually able to cook and eat a few bites now! (The Divorce Diet works AMAZINGLY well, but I don’t really recommend it.)

And my knitting…

I know I must be feeling more emotionally stable if I can handle this much chaos in my knitting.

Insane.

From barometers to thermometers…

The heat index here in Houston is probably 106 degrees (41 degrees Celsius), and where is Lou? Basking in the direct sun – on a black rug, no less.

He could burst into flames at any moment.

He seems okay with that.

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18 years ago by s t a c i

Bobbi Bear is Prey

	Baby Bobbi Bear is complete! After the sad realization that I was out of yarn while he was still earless and missing an arm, he’s all fixed up now, and cute as can be. I have a problem, however. My dogs LOVE him. And not in a good way. He must smell like a real animal (alpaca, perhaps?), and my dogs are mighty African hunters. They want to tear his new little arms right off his body.
	Here’s Bobbi, chillin’ on the sofa. Watching a little National Geographic Channel – something about polar bears, I’m sure.
	But not for long! Abe wants to disembowel him.
	Bobbi was on his way to the kitchen for another beer when Ike tried to chew his face.
	I believe that I will keep Bobbi up on a shelf for his own safekeeping. I will bring him any beer he wants, and make sure he gets enough National Geographic Channel. Thanks again, Drew. The Bobbi Bear kit was a great gift. He was really fun to make. I promise to keep him away from the bad dogs.
	Up next…my own design, still kind of a secret. I can tell you that it is lavender, and will involve a lot of bobbins. The whole bobbin thing is new territory for me, so, fingers crossed. Shouldn’t this photo be named Knitting in Outer Space or something?
	I gots a little movie for you. It is called A Symphony of Croutons. Turn up the volume for maximum enjoyment. Abe was there, just not in the video frame.

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18 years ago by s t a c i

Humble Folks Without Temptation

Is it Friday again already? Well, good. I’m ready to change topics fastly…

	Let’s get the title to the post out of the way first… Here’s my South Park character. She looks as much like me as my Simpsons character, I suppose. Mo sent me the link to this little treat. You can make your own here. Next…!
	I finished the top! This is Twisted Sisters Pattern “Eve”. I have a feeling I will wear it more like this than how the model is wearing it. I’m not even gonna model it like she did for a laugh. I’m more of a “bra girl” myself.
	The yarn is perfect for this scarf. It is Mountain Colors Twizzle, in merino and silk. Reversible cables. No wrong side. Super soft and warm. Thanks again for the yarn gift, Melissa! Next…!
	I like to think that I care about my appearance. I take time to do my hair, wear makeup, and keep my nails nice. So why on earth do I wear this ugly row counter half of the day? Is anyone out there making a row counter that I can wear with pride? Next…!
	This is my lovely souvenir from the girls’ trip last weekend. It is made from the fuzzy fur of the alpacas on the Old Oaks Ranch, and spun with a little angora bunny. I even found out that the bunny’s name is Charmin. Don’t squeeze her! Next…!
	We are Ba-sen-jis if you please. We are Ba-sen-jis if you don’t please. Have a great weekend!

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18 years ago by s t a c i

Three Little Birds

Ooooo…didn’t feel like posting. Then this happened!

Do you know the song Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers?

Rise up this morning,
Smiled with the rising sun,
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true,
Saying, this is my message to you…

Don’t worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right.
Don’t worry about a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right!

I swear, I opened the door, and they were there! They weren’t afraid or anything – they just sat and watched me. What a wonderful surprise!

I was feeling sad and weird, and they totally changed my attitude.

Three little birds.

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