here we go again

Well another day is upon us. I'm currently working on a new afghan. I'm trying to get ahead of next Christmas. I've finished one and I'm almost finised this one. I've already bought the yarn for the next one and think I'll try a ripple pattern. I've had trouble in the past with ripple patterns, I could never get the to turn out right, but I'm willing to try again. I have to have something to crochet all the time. It relieves my anxiety and gives my hands something to do.

I'm currently reading the Twilight series for a second time. I love the books. I have the DVD, the CD, and a bookmark from the movie. I'm a twilight junkie. I've watched the movie 6 times. Is anyone else out there a fan?

I'm working on a children's book for a friend, I'm handeling the artwork. It's coming along slowley. I'm a bit out of practice with my illustrating but It's coming back to me. I also still have those 6 canvases that need to be painted. I'm waiting for the mood to strike me.

Long time no talk

It's been a little while since I've posted. I have my camera back from being repaired so I'll post a photo of my latest afghan soon. My latest sweater is also going very well, only two sleeves to go.
I found out that I have to have arthroscopic surgery on my knee this month. Bummer, there goes my gym workouts for some time to come. To make it worse I'll have to wear a knee breace that's metal. It's huge, my pants will have to fit over it, no skinny jeans here. I'm going to be really self conscious about it for a while I'm sure.
I was on Ravelry the other day and saw some absolutely beautiful knit pieces. I was so jealous. My work looked clumsy next to them. I wish I were an accomplished knitter. It was in fact one of my new years resolutions. But I have to finish the projects at hand first.

Another day in paradise

WEll, it's another day in paradise. It snowed all of last night and I'm supposed to go home to Richmond today. I just have to hope that the roads have been plowed. I'm nowere ready to go. But It's only 6:30 in the morning so I have some time to pack. I had a crappy day yesterday. I had an appointment with someone who I'm volunteering for and I thought it was at his house and he thought it was at a coffee shop so we bothe showed up at our respective places and waited then finally went home. For me it was an hour drive each way so I used a quarter tank of gas almost and two hours of my day. Then this man I met on e-harmony was supposed to call but he didn't, I think he got cold feet. Who knows. No photos today, I'm still working on the afghan and the sweater, it's a raglan and I've finished the back. I'm taking the afghan to Richmond to work on whild I'm there to pass the time. Well time to go pack, later.

Update

Here's an update on the afghans. The one I finished over Christmas is pictured here on the right. It turned out nicely. I am very pleased. The new one I'm working on now is pictured here on the left. It's turning out to be very pretty even though it's a bear to make. I'm also working on another afghan but it's not far enough along to show a photo. At the same time I'm working on a sweater, the color is beautiful, it's a deep coral. I'll show that when it's finished.

Hair Cut

Oh, and by the way, I finally got my hair cut.

A New Day

Well, it's another new day here in paradise. I'm still working on the afghans from hell. I may be finished by this time next year. On a brighter note I've decided to volunteer. It's for The Heart of Virginia. They provide a forum for learning and talking about mental health issues by offering resources such as educational and instructional services, motivational programs, and programs that focus on ther role that art, music, and spirituality play in promoting emotional well being. Whew, that's a mouthfull. I'm going to be a graphic designer since it's in my field of work. I'm hoping it will help me get out and meet people and see that there is life beyond the five mile radius that I have imposed upon myself. Check it out at www.the heartofva.org.

New Afghans

Well, I'm still working on the two new afghans. It's a good thing they're for next Christmas since It's going to take me months to finish them. I get about one row done per day, pathetic. I'm also crocheting a decorative metallic red scarf and that's taking forever because it's long and I'm using a small hook. I made one for my niece for this past Christmas and it turned out really well so I thought I'd make one for myself. My camera is being repaired as we speak to the tune of $136 but it cost me $600 so it's worth it. I will guard it with my life hereafter. Soon I'll be able to post photos again.