Little Purls of Wisdom

A lot of knittting, and maybe a little wisdom.

Undergrad classes = over! April 30, 2009

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I had my last class of undergrad this morning. The best part was that it was my yoga class. Way to finish 4 years of school. haha. I still have some finals, but I’m almost done! Still job hunting though…

In other news, I have pictures of knitting.

Socks for RG:

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more socks I just started:

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I’m starting another sock now, but it’s the second sock for my silk garden socks. Fun times.

Time to watch Pride and Prejudice before working on cover letters. Wish me luck!

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I did finish my needlepoint, but I can’t find it. I don’t know where it went and it’s nothering me. Alas.

 

almost done with undergrad April 29, 2009

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My last class is yoga on Thursday. Holy crap, it’s soon!

In more exciting news, I finished a pair of socks last night. I’m resisting the urge to start new ones that aren’t for anyone when I have a couple birthday presents to work on. EEK! I’ll take pictures soon. And if I can find my needlepoint, I’ll take pictures of that, too. Time for me to go to bed. Yay!

 

counting chickens! April 20, 2009

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School is crazy busy, but I felt the need to share this article. There are baby chicks who can count, at least according to Italian researchers. It made me laugh.

 

holy crap, so close! April 20, 2009

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Almost done with college. This is crazy! In preparation for finishing school I have two presentations and two papers this week. Wish me luck! I’ll have knitting pictures soon. Oh, and I learned how to needlepoint. woohoo!

 

SNOW?!?!?!? April 6, 2009

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There is snow everywhere. I’m not talking a light dusting of snow, no. I’m talking SEVERAL INCHES of fluffy white snow all over everything. I am NOT okay with this. Seriously, it’s April. We should not have this much snow.

Anyway, I did go to Chicago over the weekend with a class, and it was fun. I found a yarn store but alas, they were not open. I’ve just been knitting away on some socks, and makig minor changes to my thesis. I have to turn it in tomorrow, so woohoo!

Off to class through the snow. I’ll have more knitting pictures soon.

 

Almost done! April 2, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — littlepurlsofwisdom @ 11:36 pm

I am so close to being done with my thesis, I can taste it! That is the reason it seems like I’ve fallen off the face of the Earth. Blame the thesis. Though after Tuesday it will be over. No matter what, I have to turn it in that day. So close! I’m going to Chicago with a class tomorrow and Saturday so I have to go finish my last draft tonight. I’m off to do that, but here are a few new knitting pictures. Enjoy!

Fat Opal socks!

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Dragonfly socks!

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Spring time Noro socks!

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Entrelac throw!

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Just one more week… March 16, 2009

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So spring break went by way too fast. I need another week to finish all my work and really catch up on rest. Alas, that didn’t happen. I got about half the rest I needed and finished about half the work I needed to do. Fun times. Starting tomorrow it’s back to the grind of classes and homework and thesis, but I don’t have rehearsal. This is good and bad. I’ll have more time to do homework and meetings during the week, but I won’t have rehearsal to go to or lines to learn or anything fun like that. I do love having rehearsal, as much as I complain about it when everything else gets in the way of theatre (not the other way around).

I looked into some more grad schools this week and loved the program at NYU. It looks great. Plus, they have successful alumni who I like. Always a good sign.

I finished a pair of socks the other night. They’re adorable and warm and comfy. I would have loved to spend the whole week doing nothing but knitting and watching Touching Evil (starring Jeffrey Donovan. NYU alum).

Alright, time to get to sleep so I won’t be a total wreck for the first day back from break.

Oh, any suggestions on what to do this summer or for the next couple years? After that I’m going to grad school, but I need something to hold me over until then. Preferably job related that pays well ;)

 

Spring Break? March 11, 2009

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I changed my mind about the theme. I like this one better.

Anyway, I’m on spring break this week. If only it was a real break. I have a mountain of homework to do for a few classes and most of my thesis to write. What can I say, very busy. I would love to spend time on a beach with sun and fruity drinks, but alas.

I have had time to knit! Pretty projects:

Scarf for my brother out of Malabrigo.

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Two pairs of hand warmers out of a new Noro yarn made of cotton, silk and wool.

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A sock. I have more on the needles to finish, but these are new:

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I started a new shawl. The yarn is Malabrigo sock yarn in Archangel. I’m in love. The yarn looks like stained glass or hard candy. The picture doesn’t do the yarn justice.

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Other than knitting I’ve been catching up on Burn Notice. The show is a bit ridiculous, but it’s entertaining! That, and it stars Jeffrey Donovan (seriously take a look. Yummy…. See what I mean?). He makes it worth watching. And now it’s time for me to get back to reading for class and preparing to write papers. Wish me luck!

 

Blue Bananas? March 5, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — littlepurlsofwisdom @ 6:21 am

It’s true. My roommate found this article about ripe bananas turning blue in UV light. After reading the article we both said “that’s so cool!”. Did I mention it was in unison? We’re awesome like that…It’s interesting.

Midterms are almost over and I have one more night of my show. Woohoo!

 

Boots with the fur… February 9, 2009

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I’m in love, though I forgot to take a picture.

Anyway, I’ve been knitting lots of things. It’s fun. I started a baby sweater for a family friend. Here’s the back.

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It’s the Trellis pattern from Knitty. I love it. I’ve also finished a pair of socks, worked on other socks and ignored other projects. As for now, I have to go read for class. Between class, homework, rehearsal, work and all the other stuff I have to do, things are pretty nuts. I’m almost done. I’ll be free in May. Okay, back to homework.

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New socks.

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