Arrogance is the
plastic badge holder swinging,
besmirched coffee lid
Betrays the sharp dressed
hipster typing on his Mac
as the bus rumbles.
Child, your latte cost
twice what the man in grey is
asking you to pay.
Child, if you could buy
your double shot extra foam
Vanilla latte,
Then you could afford
Two dollars and fifty cents
fare to ride the bus.
(Pay your bus fares, people).
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
New snowflake coming soon!
A good evening to you all, my dear readers!
I'm putting the finishing touches on a new snowflake that I am VERY excited about.
Plus, I'm going to preemptively put out an uber Nerd Alert.
The flake itself is about halfway there (and it's probably one of the most convoluted snowflakes I've ever designed...so much for my mantra of "less is more"!), and should probably be ready to show in a week or so. But, here's a little hint of what you can expect:
Until next time!
I'm putting the finishing touches on a new snowflake that I am VERY excited about.
Plus, I'm going to preemptively put out an uber Nerd Alert.
The flake itself is about halfway there (and it's probably one of the most convoluted snowflakes I've ever designed...so much for my mantra of "less is more"!), and should probably be ready to show in a week or so. But, here's a little hint of what you can expect:
Until next time!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Haiku Friday: It was the salmon mousse.
That's disappointing.
Well, off to the afterlife.
Shall we take the car?
(Readers, this is my favorite bit from Monty Python's Meaning of Life. The casual and nonchalant way these characters react to their demise cracks me up every time. Happy Halloween!)
Well, off to the afterlife.
Shall we take the car?
(Readers, this is my favorite bit from Monty Python's Meaning of Life. The casual and nonchalant way these characters react to their demise cracks me up every time. Happy Halloween!)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
What I've been up to: Autumn edition!
Hi Readers!
It's been a while since my last blog update, so I thought it would be a good idea to let you all know what I've been doing for the past month:
First, I finally finished up and blocked this sweater...
Pattern found here, btw: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-sweater-5
...and I have to say that I am delighted with how it came out! The yarn is a mite bit itchy, though, so if I were to knit this again I'd use something different.
But my word. I love this sweater. I wore it for two days in a row after it was completely finished.
I've also been working on building up Lace Mountain 2014...
...which is considerably smaller than last year's Lace Mountain. I'm aiming to have at least thirty flakes, though.
I haven't had a chance to crochet as many snowflakes as I'd like; my inner ears are acting like divas so I can't crochet on my bus commute like I usually do. I'd make more time to crochet at home, but I've been distracted from my crochet projects because WE GOT A PET!
Readers, meet Carl Sagan the Angry Fish, the newest member of our family!
...thus named because the very first thing he did when we put him in his bowl was to attack his own reflection.
He's also known as Carl, Sagan, Fish, and Fishy (depending on our moods).
While it has been noted that there is the possibility of this little guy developing an identity crisis, Carl Sagan the Angry Fish doesn't really seem to care one way or the other about what we call him.
Because...you know...he's a fish.
It's been a lot of fun having a pet for the first time in goodness knows how long. Cats and Dogs are strictly forbidden in our rent agreement (And keeping Carl Sagan the Angry Fish is...kind of toeing the line on what exactly is allowed), so it's nice to be greeted after a long day.
Even when that greeting is coming from a homicidal Betta fish; swimming out with his gills and fins all puffed out in an attempt to destroy any and all who try to intrude on his fish bowl.
I caught a nasty head-cold last week and had to stay home from work for a couple of days. Carl isn't nearly as comforting as a furry kitty cat, but he did come out of his favorite hiding place (behind a large, flat rock) and followed my finger around the fishbowl glass.
Then he puffed his fins out and swam/crashed into the side of his bowl in an attempt to kill my finger.
He shows his affection in his own 'lil fishy way.
So anyways, that was my October, Readers! I'll try to be better about updating this blog, although it may be a little while before I have anything to report apart from Carl Sagan the Angry Fish's murder attempts.
Until next time!
It's been a while since my last blog update, so I thought it would be a good idea to let you all know what I've been doing for the past month:
First, I finally finished up and blocked this sweater...
...and I have to say that I am delighted with how it came out! The yarn is a mite bit itchy, though, so if I were to knit this again I'd use something different.
But my word. I love this sweater. I wore it for two days in a row after it was completely finished.
I've also been working on building up Lace Mountain 2014...
...which is considerably smaller than last year's Lace Mountain. I'm aiming to have at least thirty flakes, though.
I haven't had a chance to crochet as many snowflakes as I'd like; my inner ears are acting like divas so I can't crochet on my bus commute like I usually do. I'd make more time to crochet at home, but I've been distracted from my crochet projects because WE GOT A PET!
Readers, meet Carl Sagan the Angry Fish, the newest member of our family!
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| Here he is showing off his gorgeous fins <3 He's his most impressive when he's hacked off. |
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| FISHY LASER BEAM POWERS ACTIVATE! |
He's also known as Carl, Sagan, Fish, and Fishy (depending on our moods).
While it has been noted that there is the possibility of this little guy developing an identity crisis, Carl Sagan the Angry Fish doesn't really seem to care one way or the other about what we call him.
Because...you know...he's a fish.
It's been a lot of fun having a pet for the first time in goodness knows how long. Cats and Dogs are strictly forbidden in our rent agreement (And keeping Carl Sagan the Angry Fish is...kind of toeing the line on what exactly is allowed), so it's nice to be greeted after a long day.
Even when that greeting is coming from a homicidal Betta fish; swimming out with his gills and fins all puffed out in an attempt to destroy any and all who try to intrude on his fish bowl.
I caught a nasty head-cold last week and had to stay home from work for a couple of days. Carl isn't nearly as comforting as a furry kitty cat, but he did come out of his favorite hiding place (behind a large, flat rock) and followed my finger around the fishbowl glass.
Then he puffed his fins out and swam/crashed into the side of his bowl in an attempt to kill my finger.
He shows his affection in his own 'lil fishy way.
So anyways, that was my October, Readers! I'll try to be better about updating this blog, although it may be a little while before I have anything to report apart from Carl Sagan the Angry Fish's murder attempts.
Until next time!
Friday, October 10, 2014
A spider-y Haiku Friday
With skill in her heart,
Makes jeweled gossamer threads
Little lace master.
I love how the morning dew on spiderwebs looks. Almost like tiny diamonds. <3
Until next time, Readers!
Makes jeweled gossamer threads
Little lace master.
I love how the morning dew on spiderwebs looks. Almost like tiny diamonds. <3
Until next time, Readers!
Friday, October 3, 2014
Haiku Friday
Soft, lullaby sheep
Sweet berceuses, "Baa Baa Baa",
Have you any wool?
I finished up this sweet little sheepy sheep sweater for a friends' baby shower tomorrow, Readers!
You'd better believe that when Mr. Orb Weaver and I have our baby, I will be knitting one of these in every color.
Until next time!
Sweet berceuses, "Baa Baa Baa",
Have you any wool?
I finished up this sweet little sheepy sheep sweater for a friends' baby shower tomorrow, Readers!
You'd better believe that when Mr. Orb Weaver and I have our baby, I will be knitting one of these in every color.
Until next time!
Friday, September 12, 2014
Good News and Bad News
Hi, Readers!
Well, I suppose I should start with the good news.
The parasol got First Place/Best in Category!
The Rocket Ship Blanket and Crocus Doily didn't place, but both did get honorable mention ribbons!
I'm VERY happy with my first "enter something in the fair" experience! The hubs and I had a fantastic time all around!
Now for the bad news.
We WERE going to go to the fair again this weekend with our buddies in tow (I asked my husband if it as okay to do one trip with it being just us; since I didn't want our friends to witness me descending into a puddle of nervous feels), but...
(This is the bad news)
I went and sprained my ankle yesterday while running to catch the bus. So walking around the largest fair in Washington State isn't going to fly.
Urg.
I was hurrying down a set of outdoor stairs (we live in a very hilly area) when I tripped over my own feet. Luckily, I was able to catch myself before I fell all the way down the stairs, but I still twisted my ankle pretty badly, and heard an audible "pop".
It hurt so bad I nearly threw up.
I called my husband, my boss, and my mother (for good measure). I sat down there on those concrete stairs and waited for my husband to come by and take me to the ER.
So after the triage, the waiting, and the X-Rays, the doctor diagnosed me with what is probably the least dignified sounding injury in existence:
A mild sprain with a bony contusion.
Heh.
So, I get to sport an ankle splint along with this fabulous thing (which I am TOTALLY going to bedazzle)
along with a set of crutches to use "as needed".
If there is a silver lining that can go along with yesterday's adventure, it's that I'm going to have a LOT more time to knit and crochet! I'll keep you guys updated, Readers!
Until next time!
<3
Well, I suppose I should start with the good news.
The parasol got First Place/Best in Category!
 |
| Wooo, but why did they put ribbons on it? |
I'm VERY happy with my first "enter something in the fair" experience! The hubs and I had a fantastic time all around!
Now for the bad news.
We WERE going to go to the fair again this weekend with our buddies in tow (I asked my husband if it as okay to do one trip with it being just us; since I didn't want our friends to witness me descending into a puddle of nervous feels), but...
(This is the bad news)
I went and sprained my ankle yesterday while running to catch the bus. So walking around the largest fair in Washington State isn't going to fly.
Urg.
I was hurrying down a set of outdoor stairs (we live in a very hilly area) when I tripped over my own feet. Luckily, I was able to catch myself before I fell all the way down the stairs, but I still twisted my ankle pretty badly, and heard an audible "pop".
It hurt so bad I nearly threw up.
I called my husband, my boss, and my mother (for good measure). I sat down there on those concrete stairs and waited for my husband to come by and take me to the ER.
So after the triage, the waiting, and the X-Rays, the doctor diagnosed me with what is probably the least dignified sounding injury in existence:
A mild sprain with a bony contusion.
Heh.
So, I get to sport an ankle splint along with this fabulous thing (which I am TOTALLY going to bedazzle)
along with a set of crutches to use "as needed".
If there is a silver lining that can go along with yesterday's adventure, it's that I'm going to have a LOT more time to knit and crochet! I'll keep you guys updated, Readers!
Until next time!
<3
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