I'm off reading my book. I can't wait to find out how it all ends!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Beautiful Weekend
We headed up to Deception Pass this weekend for hiking, photography and some car knitting for me. He had never been to Deception Pass and so that is where we went. It was a beautiful day and I took a lot of pictures. We followed up the day with a ferry ride home. It was a nice day.
Soon the Harry Potter Scarf will be done but sadly not in time for the book. I saw the movie on Friday and it was ok. I remembered though that book 5 was only ok too. I can't wait to read the final book. I'll be sad to let the series go though.
We headed up to Deception Pass this weekend for hiking, photography and some car knitting for me. He had never been to Deception Pass and so that is where we went. It was a beautiful day and I took a lot of pictures. We followed up the day with a ferry ride home. It was a nice day.
Soon the Harry Potter Scarf will be done but sadly not in time for the book. I saw the movie on Friday and it was ok. I remembered though that book 5 was only ok too. I can't wait to read the final book. I'll be sad to let the series go though.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Survey Says
I'm such a copy cat! Poopoorama and BrittneyBush did these and since they are cool and I want to be cool, I'm doing it too.
[One] Have you ever been asked out?
Yes
[Two] Where was your default picture taken?
At my old job
[Three] What's your middle name?
Lyn
[Four] Your current relationship status?
Taken
[Five] Does your crush like you back?
You BET!
[Six] What is your current mood?
Giggly
[Seven] What color underwear are you wearing?
Beige (HOW BORING!)
[Eight] What color shirt are you wearing?
Well I'm wearing two shirts -- one is white and the other pink!
[Nine] What happen to it?
To what? My shirt?
[Ten] If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change?
Hmmmm, I can't think of anything. I think all that happens to us, happens for a reason and it makes us the person we are today.
[Eleven] If you must be an animal for one day, what would you be?
A cat because they get to be lazy!
[Twelve] Ever had a near death experience?
Yes
[Thirteen] Something you do a lot?
Knit
[Forteen] The song stuck in your head?
Lost in this Moment
[Fifteen] Who did you copy and paste this from?
Poopoorama and BrittneyBush
[Sixteen] Name someone with the same birthday as you?
Maki (my co-worker's wife)
[Seventeen] When was the last time you cried?
A few weeks ago
[Eighteen] Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Have you heard me sing? It's not good so ummm no!
[Nineteen] If you could have one super power what would it be?
Super Speed Travel
[Twenty] What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Their hair
[Twenty-one] What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Grande NonFat No Water Chai!
[Twenty-two] What's your biggest secret?
I'm not as fierce as I appear
[Twenty-three] Favorite color?
Brown and Pink
[Twenty-five] Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
You know it!
[Twenty-six] What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Tall Nonfat Latte
[Twenty-seven] Do you speak any other language?
Spanish
[Twenty-eight] What's your favorite smell?
Lush Rock Star Soap! YUMMMMMY
[Twenty-nine] Describe your life in one word what would it be?
Happy
[Thirty-one] Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yes
[Thirty-two] What are you thinking about right now?
I need to go to bed earlier and actually sleep.
[Thirty-three] What should you be doing?
Working.
[Thirty-four] Who was the last person that made you upset/angry?
Probably my Mom...I love her but she knows my buttons, all of them.
[Thirty-five] How often do you pray?
As often as necessary
[Thirty-six] Do you like working in the yard?
LOVE IT!
[Thirty-seven] If you could have any last name in the world, what would it be?
Geez....I like my last name but if I could have ANY last name...probably something like SuperStar.
[Thirty-eight] Do you act differently around the person you like?
Not at all. He gets the full ReeBeckiSupergirl
[Thirty-nine] What is your natural hair color?
Brown (I think?)
[Fourty] Who was the last person to make you cry?
My cat, oh person....ummmm can't think of anyone. It's been a long time since I've cried because of a person.
I'm such a copy cat! Poopoorama and BrittneyBush did these and since they are cool and I want to be cool, I'm doing it too.
[One] Have you ever been asked out?
Yes
[Two] Where was your default picture taken?
At my old job
[Three] What's your middle name?
Lyn
[Four] Your current relationship status?
Taken
[Five] Does your crush like you back?
You BET!
[Six] What is your current mood?
Giggly
[Seven] What color underwear are you wearing?
Beige (HOW BORING!)
[Eight] What color shirt are you wearing?
Well I'm wearing two shirts -- one is white and the other pink!
[Nine] What happen to it?
To what? My shirt?
[Ten] If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change?
Hmmmm, I can't think of anything. I think all that happens to us, happens for a reason and it makes us the person we are today.
[Eleven] If you must be an animal for one day, what would you be?
A cat because they get to be lazy!
[Twelve] Ever had a near death experience?
Yes
[Thirteen] Something you do a lot?
Knit
[Forteen] The song stuck in your head?
Lost in this Moment
[Fifteen] Who did you copy and paste this from?
Poopoorama and BrittneyBush
[Sixteen] Name someone with the same birthday as you?
Maki (my co-worker's wife)
[Seventeen] When was the last time you cried?
A few weeks ago
[Eighteen] Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Have you heard me sing? It's not good so ummm no!
[Nineteen] If you could have one super power what would it be?
Super Speed Travel
[Twenty] What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
Their hair
[Twenty-one] What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Grande NonFat No Water Chai!
[Twenty-two] What's your biggest secret?
I'm not as fierce as I appear
[Twenty-three] Favorite color?
Brown and Pink
[Twenty-five] Do you still watch kiddy movies or tv shows?
You know it!
[Twenty-six] What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Tall Nonfat Latte
[Twenty-seven] Do you speak any other language?
Spanish
[Twenty-eight] What's your favorite smell?
Lush Rock Star Soap! YUMMMMMY
[Twenty-nine] Describe your life in one word what would it be?
Happy
[Thirty-one] Have you ever kissed in the rain?
Yes
[Thirty-two] What are you thinking about right now?
I need to go to bed earlier and actually sleep.
[Thirty-three] What should you be doing?
Working.
[Thirty-four] Who was the last person that made you upset/angry?
Probably my Mom...I love her but she knows my buttons, all of them.
[Thirty-five] How often do you pray?
As often as necessary
[Thirty-six] Do you like working in the yard?
LOVE IT!
[Thirty-seven] If you could have any last name in the world, what would it be?
Geez....I like my last name but if I could have ANY last name...probably something like SuperStar.
[Thirty-eight] Do you act differently around the person you like?
Not at all. He gets the full ReeBeckiSupergirl
[Thirty-nine] What is your natural hair color?
Brown (I think?)
[Fourty] Who was the last person to make you cry?
My cat, oh person....ummmm can't think of anyone. It's been a long time since I've cried because of a person.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Summer Slows Down the Knitting
Each year as Summer rolls around, I vow to not let my knitting slip aside and yet every Summer the knitting slips to the background. Instead my photography, outdoor activities and friends take center stage.
I don't mind letting my knitting slip aside through the short warm months that Seattle has. There are plenty of months where the rain and cold keeps one inside and knitting is the perfect fit for those months.
So the sun is to blame for my lack of knitting mojo, that and a boy, a special one. I now understand why Meg is often distracted from her knitting. Boys do that, they distract.
Each year as Summer rolls around, I vow to not let my knitting slip aside and yet every Summer the knitting slips to the background. Instead my photography, outdoor activities and friends take center stage.
I don't mind letting my knitting slip aside through the short warm months that Seattle has. There are plenty of months where the rain and cold keeps one inside and knitting is the perfect fit for those months.
So the sun is to blame for my lack of knitting mojo, that and a boy, a special one. I now understand why Meg is often distracted from her knitting. Boys do that, they distract.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Seattlest Again!
I'm featured on Seattlest again!
I took this shot while on a photo shoot at the Seattle Center on Monday. Loving the photography!
I'm featured on Seattlest again!
I took this shot while on a photo shoot at the Seattle Center on Monday. Loving the photography!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Harry Potter Deadlines
Last Friday night after deciding against seeing an outdoor movie in the thundering rain, I sat down with my Harry Potter Scarf and started knitting. Then I kept staring at the one burgundy stripe that was slightly too small. It was too small! I kept measuring and pulling and stretching and still TOO SMALL! So I did what any other Type A knitter does, I ripped back and added more burgundy. It felt good. Then I started back on the yellow stripe.
Last night, Meg and I went to see "Evening" and I took that opporunity to knit on my scarf througout the movie. The movie was beautifully wonderful and now my scarf is much, much longer.
P.S. Is it wise to go see a movie about death that makes you cry when you've already been crying all day about your cat dying? Is it? All I can say is that my eye hurt today but that I'm glad that I saw the movie. It is the kind of movie I love.
Editted to add: Destiny is still alive. I was just crying all day because she will die soon, much too soon for my wishes. We are keeping her comfortable and giving her so much love.
Last Friday night after deciding against seeing an outdoor movie in the thundering rain, I sat down with my Harry Potter Scarf and started knitting. Then I kept staring at the one burgundy stripe that was slightly too small. It was too small! I kept measuring and pulling and stretching and still TOO SMALL! So I did what any other Type A knitter does, I ripped back and added more burgundy. It felt good. Then I started back on the yellow stripe.
Last night, Meg and I went to see "Evening" and I took that opporunity to knit on my scarf througout the movie. The movie was beautifully wonderful and now my scarf is much, much longer.
P.S. Is it wise to go see a movie about death that makes you cry when you've already been crying all day about your cat dying? Is it? All I can say is that my eye hurt today but that I'm glad that I saw the movie. It is the kind of movie I love.
Editted to add: Destiny is still alive. I was just crying all day because she will die soon, much too soon for my wishes. We are keeping her comfortable and giving her so much love.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Destiny
Yesterday was the first day of July, a new month to conquer, a new time to build memories, a fresh start. I started the day off with a run/walk around Greenlake. My brother's dogs were worn out by the exercise. Then after a bagel at Noah's and coffee with Julie and Eric, I headed back to Bellevue where I watched the Koa (not sure of the spelling) fish in the front pond. They are greedy little creatures when you throw them some fish food and lazy bums when left alone.
I visited Destiny (my cat) yesterday at my parent's house. She is getting skinnier and skinner. She's just flesh and bones with a mean hiss. I'm afraid that she won't be with me much longer. She was my very first pet as an adult (so far the only one I've had) and I often treated her as my baby.
A furry baby but still one I've loved with all my heart. Today we spent time together. At least she still has her attitude which gives my heart pause but sometimes there are things that you know and I just know that my baby won't be with me much longer. I want her to prove that feeling wrong.
Yesterday was the first day of July, a new month to conquer, a new time to build memories, a fresh start. I started the day off with a run/walk around Greenlake. My brother's dogs were worn out by the exercise. Then after a bagel at Noah's and coffee with Julie and Eric, I headed back to Bellevue where I watched the Koa (not sure of the spelling) fish in the front pond. They are greedy little creatures when you throw them some fish food and lazy bums when left alone.
I visited Destiny (my cat) yesterday at my parent's house. She is getting skinnier and skinner. She's just flesh and bones with a mean hiss. I'm afraid that she won't be with me much longer. She was my very first pet as an adult (so far the only one I've had) and I often treated her as my baby.
A furry baby but still one I've loved with all my heart. Today we spent time together. At least she still has her attitude which gives my heart pause but sometimes there are things that you know and I just know that my baby won't be with me much longer. I want her to prove that feeling wrong.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Happy Birthday Little Brother
Today my brother turns 31 years old which means that he is getting older which in turn means that I am getting older, a fact he never forgets to mention. Last night we had a birthday dinner to celebrate my brother's big day. He told us about his intern and how he was the boy's mentor. MY BROTHER IS SOMEONE'S FREAKING MENTOR? How did this happen? How did the little boy who collected snakes and tadpoles become someone's mentor?
Does this kid know that my brother used to take apart all the electronics in our house and put them back together just before my Mother's eye would pop out in anger? Does this kid know that my brother used to escape from the house so he could go out and bite people? I mean, my brother, the little guy, is a mentor?
Sometimes growing up and becoming adults together is just mind-boggling! I know that my brother is one of the smartest people out there and he does amazing things at his job but in my mind, he will always be that little guy with the budda belly that always got me in trouble. The one who always told my parents where we had been that day even though we weren't supposed to be where we were. The one who I used to kiss when he was sleeping because it bothered him when I told him about my actions when he awoke. The one who used to tell me how to drive when I was learning how to drive and he wasn't yet old enough to know how to drive. That one has grown up into a smart and caring man who still lives for danger by racing motorcycles.
So Happy Birthday Little Brother. May God be with your mentee :)
Today my brother turns 31 years old which means that he is getting older which in turn means that I am getting older, a fact he never forgets to mention. Last night we had a birthday dinner to celebrate my brother's big day. He told us about his intern and how he was the boy's mentor. MY BROTHER IS SOMEONE'S FREAKING MENTOR? How did this happen? How did the little boy who collected snakes and tadpoles become someone's mentor?
Does this kid know that my brother used to take apart all the electronics in our house and put them back together just before my Mother's eye would pop out in anger? Does this kid know that my brother used to escape from the house so he could go out and bite people? I mean, my brother, the little guy, is a mentor?
Sometimes growing up and becoming adults together is just mind-boggling! I know that my brother is one of the smartest people out there and he does amazing things at his job but in my mind, he will always be that little guy with the budda belly that always got me in trouble. The one who always told my parents where we had been that day even though we weren't supposed to be where we were. The one who I used to kiss when he was sleeping because it bothered him when I told him about my actions when he awoke. The one who used to tell me how to drive when I was learning how to drive and he wasn't yet old enough to know how to drive. That one has grown up into a smart and caring man who still lives for danger by racing motorcycles.
So Happy Birthday Little Brother. May God be with your mentee :)
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Chevroning
This weekend I tried to start my Chevron Scarf. I wound up my yarn and gathered my needles but for some reason the simple instructions elluded me. I knew that I would have to wait until I saw Amanda at Purlygirls before I could cast on correctly.
And after talking with Amanda, I was able to cast on and start knitting.
I love these two colors together! This will be a beautiful scarf. Now I just need to knit, knit, knit to get it done.
Of course I still need to finish my Harry Potter Scarf too. Oh so many things that need the knitting!
This weekend I tried to start my Chevron Scarf. I wound up my yarn and gathered my needles but for some reason the simple instructions elluded me. I knew that I would have to wait until I saw Amanda at Purlygirls before I could cast on correctly.
And after talking with Amanda, I was able to cast on and start knitting.
I love these two colors together! This will be a beautiful scarf. Now I just need to knit, knit, knit to get it done.
Of course I still need to finish my Harry Potter Scarf too. Oh so many things that need the knitting!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Last Minute Knitted Scarf
One of my 101 in 1001 goals is to knit myself five scarves. Now that I have all my supplies for the Chevron Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, I'll be starting my first of five this weekend.
My Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in their newest color, Envy finally came in today! I'm so excited! I have two extra skeins to knit up some socks for myself.
I'll be combining the Envy with some of the Lakeview colorway. It will be beautiful!
One of my 101 in 1001 goals is to knit myself five scarves. Now that I have all my supplies for the Chevron Scarf from Last Minute Knitted Gifts, I'll be starting my first of five this weekend.
My Lorna's Laces Shepard Sock in their newest color, Envy finally came in today! I'm so excited! I have two extra skeins to knit up some socks for myself.
I'll be combining the Envy with some of the Lakeview colorway. It will be beautiful!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Parading
This past weekend was the Fremont Solistice Parade and Fair. I think this year was possibly the best one yet! I met up with the Seattle Flickerittes and began snapping photos.
The "costumes" were inspired and fun!
Everyone was out in full force to celebrate!
Some were more cheeky than others.
This guy had the most amazing tattoo. I wish I had been brave enough to ask him about it instead of sneaking a camera shot and whisking myself away.
The rest of my photos can be seen on Flickr.
PS Destiny seems to be doing much better. Her favorite person is back from Italy and she is thriving under the attention.
This past weekend was the Fremont Solistice Parade and Fair. I think this year was possibly the best one yet! I met up with the Seattle Flickerittes and began snapping photos.
The "costumes" were inspired and fun!
Everyone was out in full force to celebrate!
Some were more cheeky than others.
This guy had the most amazing tattoo. I wish I had been brave enough to ask him about it instead of sneaking a camera shot and whisking myself away.
The rest of my photos can be seen on Flickr.
PS Destiny seems to be doing much better. Her favorite person is back from Italy and she is thriving under the attention.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Double Eye Candy Friday
The clouds were amazing on Wednesday. Just amazing.
Destiny is doing a bit better. She ate last night (she hasn't been eating) and seemed to have a bit more growl in her step this morning. Of course upon finding that she ate some tuna last night, have left out no less than four bowls of tuna and wet food throughout the house in case she wants to eat again. Eat baby eat!
The clouds were amazing on Wednesday. Just amazing.
Destiny is doing a bit better. She ate last night (she hasn't been eating) and seemed to have a bit more growl in her step this morning. Of course upon finding that she ate some tuna last night, have left out no less than four bowls of tuna and wet food throughout the house in case she wants to eat again. Eat baby eat!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Harry Potter Knitting
I'm on the countdown to the next Harry Potter movie and the final Harry Potter book (July 21st -- I'm booked...yep, booked!) As I went through my yarn to post on Ravelry, I found an old scarf that I had cast on and knit a few inches but had never finished. Well with the final book coming out, I feel pressure to finish my Harry Potter Scarf! I know I can do it. It is basic st st in a tube. Easy Peasy! Must. Knit. Faster.
Destiny is also feeling a bit better. She's still not eating so I made her eat last night. It is like having feeding a baby who hisses and growls at you. FUN! But this is for her own good, she needs to fatten up!
She enjoys the luxury linens but really wishes that people would stop poking at her!
I'm on the countdown to the next Harry Potter movie and the final Harry Potter book (July 21st -- I'm booked...yep, booked!) As I went through my yarn to post on Ravelry, I found an old scarf that I had cast on and knit a few inches but had never finished. Well with the final book coming out, I feel pressure to finish my Harry Potter Scarf! I know I can do it. It is basic st st in a tube. Easy Peasy! Must. Knit. Faster.
Destiny is also feeling a bit better. She's still not eating so I made her eat last night. It is like having feeding a baby who hisses and growls at you. FUN! But this is for her own good, she needs to fatten up!
She enjoys the luxury linens but really wishes that people would stop poking at her!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Mi Amore, Mi Corazon
Destiny is a sick little kitty. While my parents are in Italy and I've been kid-sitting, little Destiny hasn't been feeling too well.
Last night I went to my house to spend some time with Destiny when I noticed that she wasn't up to par, along with a few other indicators.
After calling the Emergency Vet Clinic, I knew she needed to go in for an exam. I had her checked out and she ended up staying over night to get some IV fluids. She has kidney disease and it turned out that she was very dehydrated. Her blood levels were also extremely elevated which could be from the dehydration.
Since the clinic closes at 8 a.m., I had to go in this morning and move her to her regular vet for more IV fluids. She's back with me now and is pretty pissed off at me. I'm just happy that she has enough energy to be mad!
She's my baby and my heart. I'd be lost without her hissing.
Destiny is a sick little kitty. While my parents are in Italy and I've been kid-sitting, little Destiny hasn't been feeling too well.
Last night I went to my house to spend some time with Destiny when I noticed that she wasn't up to par, along with a few other indicators.
After calling the Emergency Vet Clinic, I knew she needed to go in for an exam. I had her checked out and she ended up staying over night to get some IV fluids. She has kidney disease and it turned out that she was very dehydrated. Her blood levels were also extremely elevated which could be from the dehydration.
Since the clinic closes at 8 a.m., I had to go in this morning and move her to her regular vet for more IV fluids. She's back with me now and is pretty pissed off at me. I'm just happy that she has enough energy to be mad!
She's my baby and my heart. I'd be lost without her hissing.
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