Ellen, I made a title for your paper.
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
It's done!
Today... I turned in my masters paper! Hooray! When I went to get my advisor's signature, he teased me about not being able to stop smiling. And it's true! I'm insanely giddy and very excited about being done. Only two more classes to go and then I graduate. :)
Knitting antedote of the day: I went to my LYS to buy some big needles to work on a cotton blanket (Log Cabin style from MasonDixon Knitting) for the bf's sister (who is graduating in May from high school). I figured doing lots and lots of garter stitch would be an appropriate mindnumbing task when I needed a break from cabling. So, I walk in and go to the needle wall. There were lots of huge and tiny needles, but really nothing in the midsize range. I found one set of 7s, but it was bamboo. Since I tend to knit tightly, I was hoping to find some metal needles to help with sliding and picking up stitches. I asked the shopkeeper about them, and her response: "I don't carry metal needles. I don't like the 'click clack' noise they make." Say what?
Knitting antedote of the day: I went to my LYS to buy some big needles to work on a cotton blanket (Log Cabin style from MasonDixon Knitting) for the bf's sister (who is graduating in May from high school). I figured doing lots and lots of garter stitch would be an appropriate mindnumbing task when I needed a break from cabling. So, I walk in and go to the needle wall. There were lots of huge and tiny needles, but really nothing in the midsize range. I found one set of 7s, but it was bamboo. Since I tend to knit tightly, I was hoping to find some metal needles to help with sliding and picking up stitches. I asked the shopkeeper about them, and her response: "I don't carry metal needles. I don't like the 'click clack' noise they make." Say what?
Monday, March 26, 2007
We're on the eve of destruction
Good Masters Paper news today! I got an email from my advisor saying:
Sophie thought it was high time I was done. She apparently got fed up with me being on the computer tonight, 'cause she ATE a library book. Seriously. I heard her knawing on something, and by the time my brain realized that I hadn't given her a bone, she had done a good job of removing the spine. And yet, she's so cute it's hard to stay mad at her.
"I sat on the deck at home and read your master’s paper yesterday, Ashley. It certainly isn’t a “rough draft”. It is the final paper. Just read through it one more time for any editing needed (I saw none) and you are ready to produce the final copy. It is a SUPER paper. Well-written and very interesting. Congratulations on a paper extremely well-done. It was a pleasure to read it."
So Whoohoo! I was super giddy when I got that. And really, giddy is the only way I could think of to describe it. A little tweaking of the formatting and I'm through!
Sophie thought it was high time I was done. She apparently got fed up with me being on the computer tonight, 'cause she ATE a library book. Seriously. I heard her knawing on something, and by the time my brain realized that I hadn't given her a bone, she had done a good job of removing the spine. And yet, she's so cute it's hard to stay mad at her.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Oh my Sunday!
Man, what a weekend it's been...
1) No word back on the Paper. This has enabled me to have a fabulous weekend with my dog. I'm sure I'll be freaking out about it later in the week, but I tried not to think about that. The pooch and I went on several long walks - in the woods, in the neighborhoods, by the creek, etc. Many pictures were taken, and I'm sure they will be uploaded later in the week.
2) Many Larabars were consumed this weekend. I keep seeing Pistachio on their website (and blog, yes, I read their blog). However, I can't find Pistachio in my local stores! I demand this delicious flavor to be delivered! In other news, I haven't found a Larabar flavor that is not delicious. And they don't have sugar!
3) Much progress was made on the knitting today while I watched basketball. I'm through the third leg decrease, but my fingers are begging me to take a break from the tiny needles. Hopefully my new yarn will come soon and I can start my log cabin quilt.
4) Blackboard was down all day, so I wasn't able to do any work for the online class. Bleh. I hope the profs are a little bit understanding of this.
5) Finally, the UNC basketball season has come to a very sad and dramatic end. I'm glad I watched it alone where only my dog could hear me curse at the TV.
1) No word back on the Paper. This has enabled me to have a fabulous weekend with my dog. I'm sure I'll be freaking out about it later in the week, but I tried not to think about that. The pooch and I went on several long walks - in the woods, in the neighborhoods, by the creek, etc. Many pictures were taken, and I'm sure they will be uploaded later in the week.
2) Many Larabars were consumed this weekend. I keep seeing Pistachio on their website (and blog, yes, I read their blog). However, I can't find Pistachio in my local stores! I demand this delicious flavor to be delivered! In other news, I haven't found a Larabar flavor that is not delicious. And they don't have sugar!
3) Much progress was made on the knitting today while I watched basketball. I'm through the third leg decrease, but my fingers are begging me to take a break from the tiny needles. Hopefully my new yarn will come soon and I can start my log cabin quilt.
4) Blackboard was down all day, so I wasn't able to do any work for the online class. Bleh. I hope the profs are a little bit understanding of this.
5) Finally, the UNC basketball season has come to a very sad and dramatic end. I'm glad I watched it alone where only my dog could hear me curse at the TV.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Spring (part 2)
Along with the flowers are the birds and the bees! The bees in this thought are the bumblebees that have come out to buzz by me and the pup on our walks. So far she hasn't caught one, but she's come close! I've always liked bumblebees, and honeybees too - in fact, if I weren't so afraid of needles, that is what I would get a tattoo of. Bzzzzzz!
The birds mentioned above are nesting. Specifically, I want to share this picture of a mama killdeer on its nest. It wasn't too happy about me coming over with my camera, and it kept puffing up its feathers. Unfortunately, I never got a good picture of that. If you look closely on the ground behind it, you'll see four eggs. They look like grey pebbles. I can't wait to see the babies when they hatch!
The birds mentioned above are nesting. Specifically, I want to share this picture of a mama killdeer on its nest. It wasn't too happy about me coming over with my camera, and it kept puffing up its feathers. Unfortunately, I never got a good picture of that. If you look closely on the ground behind it, you'll see four eggs. They look like grey pebbles. I can't wait to see the babies when they hatch!
Monday, March 19, 2007
Everything is so green
Apparently, spring really is around the corner! Some early flowers are starting to make an appearance (think: Bradford Pears, Forsythia, etc.) and the weather's getting nice. Sophie and I went for a walk today and had a grand time!
I also turned in the first draft of the Paper, so I'm relaxing today while I wait to hear what the damage is. While I chilled, I cast on my new socks! The going is slow, but should be worth it. :)
I also turned in the first draft of the Paper, so I'm relaxing today while I wait to hear what the damage is. While I chilled, I cast on my new socks! The going is slow, but should be worth it. :)
Sunday, March 18, 2007
St. Patrick's Day Feast!
Last night was crazy fun! I cooked a big dinner, complete with corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes, and soda bread. It must have been a hit, 'cause there were hardly any leftovers. I'm pretty excited that the bread turned out well... it was definitely a gooey mess when I stuck it in the oven.
And the Tar Heels won! Hooray!
Pictures from the occasion can be found here: http://picasaweb.google.com/smithashley/StPatrickSDay
And the Tar Heels won! Hooray!
Pictures from the occasion can be found here: http://picasaweb.google.com/smithashley/StPatrickSDay
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Knitting Frenzy
I finished my first pair of socks this week! I’m not sure the crazy stripes pattern is really my style, but the yarn was fun to knit with, ’cause I could see that I was making progress. I’m going to wash them before I actually wear them out, but I’m excited to be done - and in only two weeks! As you can see from the pictures, the yarn did some funky change in color order in the middle of the skein, but I like them anyway. 
Went to get the mail today, and my found that my new Knit Picks yarn came in. That means that as soon as the Masters Paper draft is in, I can start a new project. I’m going to make Clessidra socks with it! To that effect, I’ve joined in the Clessidra knit-a-long blog over at http://clessidrakal.blogspot.com/index.html.
Getting Started
I keep trying and trying to start a blog, and I swear it will work this time. I know I'm heading out into the wild blue yonder in a few months, so I'll need a way to keep up with everybody. That, and I've fallen in love with knitting and want to jump in on the online support that's out there!
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