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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the LYS ...

I don’t want to talk about knitting. I don’t want to discuss how my beautiful cashmere “Holiday Poncho” (which was 2/3 finished) is now going to be started again from the beginning (something to do with a force of nature. I’m sure it wasn’t because of something I did. Anyway, we’re not going to talk about that.

Instead, on my way to the LYS, I was listening to NPR (yes, it is possible) and they were discussing the somewhat sorry state of current political affairs: who was seen with whom, who was accused of stealing what, who was accepting money from whom, etc. You’ve heard it before. You get the idea. And I started thinking (yes, that too is possible) that “our” lack of interest in all things politics and overall “acceptance” of political corruption is quite sad & depressing. (I’m speaking in general – of course - and oversimplifying and making great assumptions. But, go ahead and play along. Oh, and present company is included.) I also thought it’s kind of “silly” that we have “celebrities” that run (and get elected) for public office. To use technical terms, “it’s whacked!” But just then, another lightening bolt struck. On second thought, maybe all politicians should be celebrities. After all, there is great interest in where Paris Hilton goes, what she wears, and who – sorry, I mean – what she does. We’re all quite aware of those things. So, if Paris, Brad, Jen & Angelina were our politicians, maybe – just maybe – we would ALL be so interested and concerned with everything they do and say. And, we’d all be ready to pass judgment for whatever they did – right or wrong. Hmmmm … might not be a perfect world, but it is an idea. So, I bring this up at the LYS for discussion. Sally was there and proceeded to shoot down my idea. She thought I was incorrect about:

• People today not being interested in/concerned with politics;
• Most politicians are corrupt;
• Corruption is just a part of politics;
• People today are more concerned with people named Jen, Ben, Brad or Britney.
• And that celebrities would make good politicians. (They wouldn’t, she said, because quite a few are … uh, not very smart.)

For the record, I never stated that celebrities would make good politicians. I just thought it might raise the general level of interest in politics. (And, I didn’t argue with the “smart” comment. Unfortunately, I had to agree that the same could also be said about some politicians). She continued to say that just because Angelina had adopted 2 babies, had been married 3 times, and was pregnant now, that did not mean that she should be or would be a good, public official. To which I stated that she had only been married twice – as of yet, the third (with Brad Pitt) hasn’t happened. So, then, we discussed who she had been married to, when, and why (supposedly) it had ended. After which, Sally gasped, put her hand over her mouth and said, “Oh my, now we ARE sitting here discussing Hollywood gossip!” BINGO! I think I made my point.

Olympic Training ... Take 2

My equipment arrived last night. I'm stoked! You know, I'm actually thinking of practicing my bobbling and I might even swatch!

Nah.

Yarn Porn?

Leave it to me to discover "yarn porn" on the web. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to copy this image to my site (toooo baddd), so I'll just give you a little link and let you discover it on your own. (By the way, in case you didn't know, those big things in his hands are called "Speed Stixs." Seriously.) Would I lie to you? Go ahead and take a peek. You know you want to!

Happy Happy Joy Joy

I'm really making some progress on my Kelly sweater. I really love the spice color. I've finished the front piece and am working on the back now (or vice versa since they're identical). I have no idea "how to" sew the pieces together, but I'll jump that bridge when I get to it. My hubby, Seymour, saw me working on it for the first time last night. He seemed amazed. "Wow, I didn't know you were making a REAL sweater. That looks great." He seemed shocked by the fact that he actually liked something that I was making. Hmpf. Whut up wif dat? See if he gets a scarf, sock, hat or ANYTHING for that matter. Serve him right.

Making so much progress on my sweater is really getting me pumped for the Olympics. I can't wait. Of course, that was probably the kiss of death. I'll probably never finish the sweater now. I've mentioned the Olympics, right? Must knit something new & challenging beginning with opening ceremonies and finishing it by closing ceremonies. If you aren't into that, you can join The Homer Simpson Olympic Knitalong (which means knit nothing during the Olympics, but watch it and drink a lot of beer). It was a tough call, but I love a challenge. I haven't been able to get a lot of my kniting buddies to sign up -- only Anny (but we all know she has big ones). Everyone else seems to be too chickenshit, but I'm not naming any names (Brooks). People keep telling me ... I have "a problem." What do you think?

LOOK - my own button - I AM SO PSYCHED!

Finished

In my Christmas madness, these were my finished gifts:

• White fuzzy scarf for my sister
• Fun Fur scarf for my other sister
• There was quite a 50 scarf frenzy. All of the following scarves were done on the size 50 Speed Stix.
• Crazy color scarfs (2) for the girls. One in blue & one in purple
• Big Chenille for my other sister
• Fishknit scarf for my sister-in-law

Dah Dah Da DAH DAH DAH dah

It's Olympic fever and I caught it here. I believe I may have been slightly "feverish" when I signed up for this. Here's my entry: It's Bobblicious! Since I started "training", I have actually attempted and completed 3 bobbles!! TaDah! And I didn't even know what in the hell a bobble was. My confidence level is starting to rise and I think I may have a chance to bring home the gold. That is if my "equipment" actually arrives sometime before the games begin. I'm using the same color shown in the picture - the deep wine. I can't wait. I made A LOT of progress on my sweater this weekend. I finished the front and I'm half-way through the back. I just need to finish the back, sew it together and voila - my first sweater. So, I should be finished in -- what -- 2 or 3 years?

My first born - Charlotte 

UFOs

My current UFOs (or WIPs as I like to call them) are:

• A scarf for the Diva (not at the top of my list)
• A Sparkle & Shine scarf for The Old Bag (which I'm sure she won't like)
• My So Called Scarf for Me (I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern and yarn). You know, it's not as hard as it looks and people just seem to be so impressed when they see it. (What they don't know won't hurt 'em.)
• My first poncho: a red cashmere from The Little Box of Knitted Ponchos & Wraps. It's coming along nice and fast. It looks good. I look at it and can't believe that I'm making it.
• My first sweater: the kelly in spice with long sleeves. Yes, if I finish and if I succeed, I will no longer be a sweater-virgin. How I look forward to the day. (It only hurts the first time - right?)

Addiction

I had my first hit in November. I can’t quite put the feeling into words. You feel so … great, empowered, and larger than life. And the creativity seems to just ooze out of you. I started out small, just like everyone else. I thought I could control it; I’d never get hooked. Not me. I’d just do a little every now and then. Just relieve a little stress -- to relax. That’s how it started. I think that’s how it always starts. Now I have stashes where I don’t even know I have stashes. But I always need more!! I’m looking for the perfect one … it’s out there.

Hello, my name is Anita and I’m a full-blown knitting addict.