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Moving Again: Update Your Bookmarks
2007-10-25 18:42:00 Yes, you read that right kiddies, the Loose Knits blog is moving again, but it’s also undergoing a bit of a transformation as well. I like to talk about so much more than just knitting, that I was feeling a little restricted by the title. I know, a little silly, but I’ve been doing some ... More About: Change , Moving , Update , Bookmarks
End of the Weekend Fatigue
2007-10-22 01:02:00 This weekend has been a busy one for me, as I went out both Friday & Saturday night. Before you say “that’s not a big deal”, remember that I’m not in my 20’s anymore, so it’s a tough thing to do. Friday night I went out with colleagues in Little Italy. We went to ... More About: Weekend
Online Then Offline Again
2007-10-17 15:50:00 If those of you that normally hear from my by email have been wondering why I’ve been conspicuously silent the last 6 days or so, it’s because my internet access at home isn’t working properly. Much like the problem of using internet on cable, and then having the entire neighbourhood start surfing, I’m having similar ... More About: Offline , Online , Then
Cheaper Scarves May Be Seen at my House
2007-10-14 22:43:00 While perusing my local craft store for some photo boxes on the weekend, I took a stroll through the yarn aisle, to see if they had anything interesting. Since it’sa craft store and not a yarn shop, the selection usually isn’t that interesting, however I did see that they may have a cheaper alternative to ... More About: House , Scarves
I Voted, Did You?
2007-10-11 01:53:00 Today is Election Day in Ontario, and while I’m not a huge political person, I do try and go vote, if only as an homage to those in the world who cannot vote at all. We have the option to do so, and I like to take advantage of that. Although it’s not as deluxe ... More About: Life
Spreading the Luv this Thanksgiving Weekend
2007-10-08 22:09:00 I just got back from my sister’s, where I spent a restful and uneventful Thanksgiving , just the way it should be. There was lots of eating, football and baseball watching, and general hanging around. I brought my sister a present though, something she’s always talking about, orange Fanta! Sounds very silly, but the thing is, ... More About: Life , Food , Weekend , Hank
A pain in my side
2007-10-08 03:09:00 That’s not exactly true, the pain is not in my side, but rather in my back, however the fact remains, I hurt. Occasionally I sleep funny, I’m not exactly sure how funny, as I’m sleeping, but I know that it’s an odd position, cuz when I wake up my back/shoulder hurts. I was probably trying ... More About: Food , Pain , Side
Patience Really Does Pay Off
2007-10-05 02:08:00 After hearing my sister go on about Ravelry this summer, I am happy to say, I have finally been sent an invitation. Yes, I am now on Ravelry! Yippie skippy. My username is scrolls, in case any of my three or four readers are wondering. I have yet to input any of my stash ... More About: Patience , Ally
The Berroco Scarf Makes an Appearance
2007-09-25 01:12:00 After only two nights of knitting, and a half hour of binding off, the Berroco Sage scarf is finished. I was quite surprised that it only took me that long, but of course the pattern’s not very complex, so it’s not surprising. I may actually just make another scarf, but make it a tad longer, ... More About: Appearance , Knitting , Scarf
I?ve Got Gauge!
2007-09-20 01:29:00 Yes, it’s true! I actually knitting up a swatch tonight for my new Berroco fall scarf, hell, it’s one of the first times I’ve ever knitted up a swatch to check gauge, and I’m quite pleased. I was a little nervous about the size 8 needles, as the yarn is rather thin & flat, but ... More About: Knitting , Gauge
Are you Superbad?
2007-09-16 15:28:00 Went to see the movie Superbad last night, and I laughed pretty much the whole way through. It’s another “we’re graduating this year so we’ve gotta party tonight” type of movies, but it’s absolutely high-larious. Lots of hijinks by our two main protagonists as they try to procure some beer for a grad party they’ve ... More About: Movies
Why I Hate Car Salesmen
2007-09-15 18:54:00 Today I went out to look at some used cars. I’m debating getting rid of my truck early, and get a car that I’ll like better, so I thought I’d go take a look at what’s out there. I’ve already got a short list of cars that I like, I popped into the appropriate dealerships. ... More About: Life , Hate
A Year in Review at Loose Knits
2007-09-15 00:06:00 I just realized that I’ve been blogging here at Loose Knit s for over two years now, so I thought I’d take a look back and see what was going on at various times back in tha’ day: A Year Ago: Knitting Machine The Great Pumpkin is Coming! Ahoy Matey Two Years Ago: The End of Ultimate Use Your Blinkers! Fall Has Arrived Interesting, n’est-ce ... More About: Life , Review
What a pain in the back
2007-09-12 04:12:00 Over the last bunch of years I’ve noticed that I can’t stand for longer than 5 or 10 minutes at a time without my lower back starting to complain. This is of course because I spend all my days working at a desk rather than standing or moving around. Sure, I don’t have calluses on ... More About: Life , Pain , Back
Knitting Fair in Kitchener: Success
2007-09-09 15:18:00 So my sister & I went to the Knitting Fair in Kitchener yesterday, and we were both quite pleased at what we found. Neither of us had been to it before, but after the disappointment of the Creativ fair earlier this year, we had high hopes for this one. And we weren’t disappointed. Firstly, entry was ... More About: Life , Success , Chen
An FO has made an appearance at my house
2007-09-07 02:11:00 It’s true! I’ve actually got a finished object sitting right here beside me as I type. I finally finished off the ballband dish towel. It’s just gotta be washed and be ready to be used. I’m quite pleased with it, as it turned out great. What do you think of it? I’m going to start ... More About: House , Appearance , Made , Knitting
Mulder Moves to California
2007-09-04 04:22:00 “We’re agents Mulder and Scully, F-B-I” As a David Duchovny fan, this is one of my all-time favourite Simpsons episode. This is why I am pleased to see that he’s made his return to television on the new Showtime series Calif ornication. Although if you’re looking for a stiff and boring Mulder here, I’m happy to say ... More About: Movies , California , Moves
Facebook, Meet Gather
2007-09-03 17:49:00 My sister introduced me to a neat-o site called Gather today. It’s a Facebook -type site for people who are passionate about whatever. You join up and get your own page, into which you put your profile, and anything else you want. Post articles, videos and pictures, and even join groups dedicated to various topics. ... More About: Meet , Knitting
The best street name
2007-08-31 15:08:00 Okay, while searching for a back entrance to a local shopping area (Hwy 7 & the 400 for those of you in the T.O. area), I found the BEST named street: This won’t make sense to those non-Italians reading this blog, however I found it just high-larious! That’s because “adesso” means “now” in Italian. Could you ... More About: Life , Street
Post on the ?where were you when?? moment for 2007
2007-08-31 14:41:00 As we’ve been hearing all week, today is the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. There were reports about what the princes were doing to celebrate it. There were reports about what you were doing when it happened. There were reports that Camilla was debating on whether or not to attend the memorial. And ... More About: Life , Post , Moment , Were
You?re getting more of me!
2007-08-31 03:15:00 I’ve been meaning to start off another blog, this time about sports, seeing as most of my friends are sick of hearing about me go on and on about them. So I’m gonna go play with my virtual friends and see if they’re interested. hahaha. If you want to go read my rantings, go check ... More About: Sports , Life
Knitting does actually occur at my house
2007-08-30 01:51:00 Yes, it really does. I’ve been rather remiss with my knitting over the last 6-8 weeks as I’ve been traipsing about the province and country on vacation. Here I am in Horseshoe Bay with the Rock Queen: And here’s the Rock Dude at the Vancouver Canadians’ baseball game: The piece de resistance of the trip? A photo ... More About: House , Life , Knitting , Knit , Ally
New Job Commentary: Week 1
2007-08-21 23:16:00 So I’ve now completed two days at my new job, and all in all, things are going well. That is to say, they’re extremely confusing, as they’ve never had a technical writer before, so they don’t quite know what to do with me. But once I get things set up and everyone around me trained, ... More About: Commentary , Life , Work , Week
Welcome home!
2007-08-18 23:10:00 Yes, I have finally made it home from my trip to Vancouver, and in one piece! haha. As most of you know, I now am a big wimp when it comes to airplanes, so I’m always pleased now when I manage to survive a plane ride. Check out the photos from my trip here: Flickr. Highlights ... More About: Life , Home
I?m here, really
2007-08-16 18:13:00 Phew, I realize I’ve been totally remiss in posting anything whilst I’ve been on vacation. Updates will be appearing soon, as my vacation ends tomorrow (boo), so you’ll get all updated & even get some pictures too! I’m having loads of fun here in Vancouver, doing fun stuff with Rock Dude & the Rock Queen. ... More About: Life , Ally
Change Update: Vancouver?s leakin money
2007-08-11 19:31:00 After going quite a long time not finding any money, yesterday I found three pennies on the ground as I wandered around Vancouver . I was quite impressed that I found them as I wasn’t even looking for them. Normally I’m scouring the ground as I walk, but because everything looks new-to-me around here, I haven’t ... More About: Money , Change , Update , Chang
Long time no post
2007-08-10 18:03:00 Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but between organizing myself for the new job, and then deciding to take a last minute trip, I haven’t had much time. I’m actually writing you from Vancouver, one of my favourite cities. I decided to take a super last minute trip to visit some friends of ... More About: Music , Life , Time , Post , Long
How long did the money last?
2007-08-03 17:37:00 Just how long was I able to make my severance package last? Mmm, about 7 weeks. And I haven’t even touched the bonus payment they still owe me! Why is this significant? Because as of this morning at about 10:30am, I am officially employed. Yes, you heard correctly. In this insanely hot IT market in ... More About: Life , Money , Work , Long
The heat has finally worn me down
2007-08-01 14:41:00 Yes, it’s true, I finally put in my window a/c unit this morning. I hadn’t installed it thus far this summer because after a couple of days, the weather would always cool down, so I could survive with the fans I’ve got in my place. But this morning was the final straw…when I woke up ... More About: Life , Work , Heat , Finally , Fina
Why I?m having a good day for a Monday
More articles from this author:2007-07-30 22:56:00 This is a short and fast list: I confirmed a job interview today. I picked up some more crafters cotton for another ball-band dish towel. I made an appointment with my esthetician. I decided to go out of town this weekend to celebrate Simcoe Day. How’s that? More About: Life , Good , Knitting , Monday , Ving 1, 2 |
