Still checking in on me?
I've started a new blog. Sort of like starting over, a fresh start, a new page. Anyway, the new blog will chronicle not only my knitting, but also my favorite books, stories I've written and my adventures in life after college graduation. I hope you come see me!
http://www.readwriteknitlive.blogspot.comLiz
Sorry!
I may be talking to no one, but I apologize for not posting in a while. College is kicking my ass! I mean, it's going great, but my studies are verrry time-consuming as of late. BUT, in the last month, I have been able to pick up a new fiber-related hobby--SPINNING! Here's some pics:
This is my Ashford student spindle and my first wool. So pretty!
And here's my very first attempt at spinning.
Not bad if I say so myself! I think it looks cool in a homespun way, although it's very chunky. I've made a few more skeins out of this wool and some lavendar and deep purple wool, I just haven't taken pics yet. It's funny, right now I have no interest in knitting, just spinning, but that will probably change soon. I'm just having fun with this new hobby for the time being :)
Back from a great vacation!
Hey everyone!
Well this week is my last spring break of college ever (how scary!) and one of my roommates and I decided to head down to Florida to catch the Braves playing in spring training and while we were down there, it just so happens that Hootie and the Blowfish were playing in the middle of our vacation about an hour away from our hotel.
The first game we went to was on Saturday against the Blue Jays at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Here's a pic of the Braves starting line-up:
Now, while I try not to support Disney and it pains me to say anything nice about them, I have to admit that the stadium at DWWS was fantastic--clean, well-designed and not a bad seat in the house. Our seats were in the upper deck on the 3rd base line, but our view was perfect and we still felt very close to the action. The Braves won, of course :) and the weather was beautiful, so it made for a perfect afternoon. Plus, my wonderful roommate, Elizabeth bought me this:
It's the Braves Sunday jersey. I've had my eye on it for quite some time, but haven't bought it because I couldn't afford it, but Elizabeth being the wonderful person she is, surprised me with it while I was getting us some snacks from the concession stand. I love it and I feel like I could go out there and play in the game myself!
After the game, we headed out to the Florida Strawberry Festival where Hootie and the Blowfish were scheduled to play. It was a weird experience going to the festival, to say the least. First when we arrived, there was no designated parking--people who lived in the houses around the fairgrounds were having people park on their yards for 5 bucks. We were understandably a little nervous--I mean, they seemed like nice people, but there is something about off-roading through someone's yard and parking next to the mailbox is not an everyday occurence for me. In any case, we headed off to the fair grounds and decided to make the most of our time before the concert started (we got there about 2 and a half hours before the show was going to start). We walked around for a little while until they opened the gates and we went in and found our seats. I got this t-shirt which is oh so retro:
In short, the concert was absolutely amazing. There aren't adequate words to describe it--I know a lot of people don't take HATB seriously, but those people are truly missing out--they are not only amazin musicians, but they are among the best performers I have ever seen. I know this isn't the best picture, but it will give you an iea of about how close we were to the stage.
After two hours of music (three encores!!!) we headed back to the hotel in Orlando, absolutely exhausted to get ready for our next day o' fun.
On Sunday morning, we woke up early and headed down to Jupiter, FL to watch the Braves play the World Series winning St. Louis Cardinals. Here's a picture that I took right outside of the entrance to Roger Dean stadium in Jupiter. Obviously it was an absolutely gorgeous day:
The drive was a little tedious--close to three hours, but it was totally worth it because when we got there we discovered something we had not planned on--Our seats were only three rows back from the field on the third base line and three seats away from the Braves dugout to our right--we could actually see right in to the dugout and watch all of our favorite players sitting there! It was FANTASTIC! Chipper Jones (the Braves 3rd baseman and very popular baseball player) was literally about 40 feet away from us the whole game. We were so close that when I yelled (not very loudly) "Good game Ryan!" to Ryan Langerhans (left-fielder) as he was running off the field he turned around and made eye-contact with me and through me a peace sign!!! The Braves fell behind 3-0 but soon caught up and overcame the Cards 6-3. Go Braves!!
Later that night, we went to play some putt-putt and then just went back to the hotel to relax. Monday morning we headed back home with a ton of new memories and stories to tell our friends. All and all, it was a fantastic trip, probably the best of my entire life and I wish that we could have stayed longer. Maybe next time!
I'll leave you with a picture of my favorite player, Brian McCann chillin' in the dugout:
Update!
Hey everyone!!
Sorry I didn't post last week, I was sick with some kind of stomach flu and was having a hard enough time keeping up with other life responsibilities. And I just haven't done much knitting lately, but I think that I might have a small contract project (my first!) coming up, so that will be exciting, I'll keep you posted (promise!)
In knon-knitting knews, one of my roommates and I are going down to Orlando for Spring break to see two of my favorite groups of people: The Atlanta Braves and Hootie and the Blowfish!! Since both the Braves game and the Hootie concert are happening in the same day, I think my head my pop, fizzle and break off from sensory overload, but it will all be totally worth it! Hopefully I can get some awesome pictures to share with all of you.
Anyway, I'm going to do my very best to do something knitting related this week. Hold me to that! :)
Liz
I've been tagged!
I was tagged for the very first time today! Thanks
Chelle, I feel so important! (Pathetic, I know :) )
Six Weird Things About Me...THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you are tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.
1. I have never tried a lot of condiments. For example, I’ve never tried mayonnaise, salad dressing of any kind, whipped cream, etc. and the last time I had ketchup was 18 years ago, when I was four :)
2. I don’t know how weird this is, but I have 6 brothers and one more on the way. One is biological, five are step, and the last will be coming into our family in September or October through an adoption (I’m so excited!). So I am the only girl, but I’m not complaining.
3. I have a sock graveyard under my desk. Every night, I manage to kick off my socks while I am sitting at the computer, most of the time without even realizing it until I notice that I am out of socks and have to go digging. Usually I come up with a whole pile of stinky, old socks from who knows when.
4. The first song I ever knew the words to by heart was Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty in 1989, again when I was four—apparently this was a big year for me :). From that point forward I was obsessed with Tom Petty, and I pretty much still am…weird, huh?
5. I am 6’2” and my dad is 6’4” but my legs are a full two inches longer than his. Apparently, I am very leggy.
6. I remember my dreams every single night, they are always vivid, always in color, and usually mildly to very disturbing in some way or another, in addition to being funny as hell, looking back.
Yay! So here’s who I’m tagging, and I apologize if you have already been tagged, I’m a little behind: :)
Aquaknits,
RheLynn,
Whit,
V,
Jessamyn,
NederlassYay! Oh okay in other knitting news:
I'm working on a mitred felt square bag, here's a pic:
And here's a pic of one of my housemates snarling (but looking cute nonetheless):
Slowly but surely...
Hey everyone. Knitting is happening....a little. Most of my time is devoted to classes right now, but I'm going to try to picture update in a few days.
Happy Super bowl Sunday!! (Actually, I couldn't care less about the Super Bowl, but oh well) :)
No new knitting news (nope, none...)
I haven't had a chance to do any productive knitting this past week, and I have a feeling that might be a theme this semester, but I'm going to do my best to get something done every now and then if for nothing else than to try to preserve my sanity.
In baseball news:
2 months, 1 week and 5 days until the first Atlanta Braves game of the season! I can't wait!
I am sad that Giles, LaRoche and Ramirez are gone :( ....but I'm still excited. Go Braves!
