A Knitting Checklist

Borrowed this from SleepingSi.

Bold for stuff you’ve done, italics for stuff you plan to do one day, and normal for stuff you’re not planning on doing.

1. Afghan
2. I-cord
3. Garter stitch
4. Knitting with metal wire
5. Shawl
6. Stockinette stitch
7. Socks: top-down
8. Socks: toe-up
9. Knitting with camel yarn
10. Mittens: Cuff-up
11. Mittens: Tip-down
12. Hat
13. Knitting with silk
14. Moebius band knitting
15. Participating in a KAL
16. Sweater
17. Drop stitch patterns
18. Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
19. Slip stitch patterns
20. Knitting with bananafiber yarn
21. Domino knitting (=modular knitting)
22. Twisted stitch patterns
23. Knitting with bamboo yarn
24. Two end knitting
25. Charity knitting
26. Knitting with soy yarn
27. Cardigan
28. Toy/doll clothing
29. Knitting with circular needles
30. Baby items
31. Knitting with your own handspun yarn
32. Slippers
33. Graffitti knitting: knitting items on, or to be left on the street
34. Continental knitting
35. Designing knitted garments
36. Cable stitch patterns
37. Lace patterns
38. Publishing a knitting book
39. Scarf
40. Teaching a child to knit
41. Knitting to make money
42. Button holes
43. Knitting with alpaca
44. Fair Isle knitting
45. Norwegian knitting
46. Household items: dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies…
47. knitting socks- or other small tubular items- on two circulars
48. Dying with plant colours
49. Knitting items for a wedding
50. Olympic knitting
51. Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
52. Knitting with dpns
53. Holiday related knitting
54. Teaching a male how to knit
55. Bobbles
56. Knitting for a living
57. Knitting with cotton
58. Knitting smocking
59. Dying yarn
60. Steeks
61. Knitting art
62. Fulling/felting
63. Knitting with wool
64. Textured knitting
65. Kitchener BO
66. Purses/bags
67. Knitting with beads
68. Swatching
69. Long Tail CO
70. Entrelac
71. Knitting and purling backwards (I'm counting this as I do it lefty anyway. I can knit right handed, and
72. purl right handed enough to teach.)
73. Machine knitting
74. Knitting with selfpatterning/selfstriping/variegating yarn
75. Stuffed toys
76. Knitting with cashmere
77. Darning
78. Jewelry
79. Knitting with synthetic yarn
80. Writing a pattern
81. Gloves
82. Intarsia
83. Knitting with linen
84. Knitting for preemies
85. Tubular CO
86. Freeform knitting
87. Short rows
88. Cuffs/fingerless mitts/armwarmers
89. Pillows
90. Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
91. Rug Knitting on a loom
92. Thrummed knitting
93. Knitting a gift
94. Knitting for pets
95. Shrug/bolero/poncho
96. Knitting with dog/cat hair (kitty sheds into whatever I'm working on anyway.)
97. Hair accessories
98. Knitting in public

2008 In Review (Kinda)

I had planned on writing this nifty, insightful and witty post to close out this year. But then I got realistic and remembered that I'm lazy! So, I got this meme from Ames:

2008 IS ALMOST OVER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

lost a friend?
Didn't lose them as such, just started putting as much effort into the friendship as they were (minimal)

stayed single almost the whole year?
nope

kissed someone new?
nope

had your heart broken?
nope. it's pretty difficult to break frozen stone lol

had a stalker?
nope, I'm scarier than them.

done something you've regretted?
oh probably. but I learned from it.

were involved in something you'll never forget?
yep

visited a different country?
nope

lost something important to you?
don't think so

got a gift you adored?
sure!

dyed your hair?
yep, once or twice.

read a great book?
yep! Can we say Kim Harrison??

saw one of your favorite bands/artists live?
nope

2008:Your Love Life

Did you break up with anyone?
nope


Did you get anything for Valentine's day?
we don't celebrate it (by mutual agreement)

Did you meet anyone special?
sure, i've definitely met some 'special' people....

Did you fall in love?
Well, there was this pattern...and this yarn...need I go on?

Do you like someone right now?
Yes, I like my friends!!! (I'll second Ames' answer here)

2008: Friends and Enemies

Did you meet any new friends this year?
yep

Did you dislike anyone?
I tried to be impartial first...

Did you make any new enemies?
ohhh probably

Did you resolve any fights?
possibly?

Did you grow apart from anyone?
see the first question....

Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
Just that I wished I could have spent more time with some of them. (Ames' answer again!)

2008:Your BIRTHDAY!

Did you have a cake?
I think so?

Did you have a party?
nope

Did you get any presents?
yes

If so what was the best thing you got?
yes?

2008: All about YOU

Did you change at all this year?
I learned stuff

Did you get your hair cut?
yep. I got a whopping 8-9 inches lopped off!

Did you change your style?
Uhhhh.....

Did you have a job?
yep. got my 10 yrs in this year

Did you drive?
yep

Did anyone close to you give birth?
if they did, they hid it real well....

Did you move at all?
I move every day. Did I change residences? Nope

Did you go on any vacations?
I think so?

Would you change anything about yourself now?
I'm always a work in progress


2008: 2009

Was 2008 a good year?
sure

Do you think 2009 will top 2008?
ask me in a year


2009 Plans - Goals and Resolutions.....
I have some goals. I don't make resolutions anymore. I feel like it's setting myself up to fail.

Happy New Year, my three readers!

50 Odd Things

Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you! I thieved this from Si, and added at the end to tally up to 50. :P

1. Do you like blue cheese? Nope. And I usually like cheese.
2. Do you own a gun? Yep. And I know how to use it and clean it.
3. Wax or Shave your body parts? Waxing HURTS!
4. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Not really.
5. Real or fake nails? Real
6. Favorite Christmas song? Holly Jolly Christmas. Don't know why, but it is.
7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? soda
8. Can you do push ups? probably
9. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? the only jewelry I wear consistently is my amethyst ring and my 'spensive watch
10. Favorite hobby? knitting and reading are tied
11. Do you have A.D.D.? I don-CAT!
12. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? that i'm lazy (I'm thieving Si's answer here)
13. Middle Name? I'm not telling!
14. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Ouch! What? Hmm...
15. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Big Red, Diet Pepsi, Water?
16. Current worry right now? That my head won't stop hurting
17. Current hate right now? Hate takes a lot of energy I don't feel like wasting.
18. Favorite place to be? Wherever I'm comfortable
20. Like to go Shopping? Depends on what I'm shopping for
22. Do you own slippers? Yep
23. What color shirt are you wearing ? Bleached-out grey.
24. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? um?
26. Favorite color? Jewel tones
27. Would you be a pirate? Can I have Johnny Depp if I say yes?
28. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing, in or out of the shower, unless alcohol is involved.
29. Favorite girl's name? Well, duh, mine lol
30. Favorite boy's name? Seth is good
31. What's in your pocket right now? nothing. I don't have any pockets!
32. Last thing that made you laugh? Probably something OH said to me today.
33. Best bed sheets as a kid? Uh...You expect me to remember something like that?
34. Worst injury you've ever had? I haven't had anything seriously bad...yet. (Knock on wood)
35. Do you love where you live? I like where I live. Is that good enough?
36. How many TV's do you have in your house? 2
37. Who is your loudest friend? They probably consider me the loudest, honestly.
38. How many pets do you have? Mo!
39. Does someone have a crush on you? I'm supposed to be psychic now, too?
40 What is your favorite book? I think favorite books are like potato chips - you can't have just one!
41. What is your favorite candy? CHOCOLATE!
42. Favorite Sports Team? UK Wildcats, I guess.
43. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Knitting, I think.
44. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? What time is it? followed closely by What day is it?
45. Worst habit? Most would say smoking.
46. Do you play an instrument? Does the radio count?
47. How long does it take you to get to work? 10-15 mins
48. Plans for the weekend? Sleeping, and (hopefully) giving Ames her gift!
49. If you could eat anything right this second what would it be? Can never go wrong with steak lol.
50. What's your favorite (still running) TV show? It's a toss-up between House and Grey's.


(And so Ames doesn't shoot me, here's a photo of the scarf I made for my SIL):

One-Word Answer Meme

I got this from Si, who got it from Posie Gets Cozy, who got it from...well you get the idea.

Where is your mobile phone? loveseat
Where is your significant other? couch
Your hair colour? reddish
Your mother? friend
Your father? invisible
Your favourite thing? stuff
Your dream last night? dream?
Your dream goal? happy
The room you're in? quiet
Your hobby? knitting
Your fear? nuttin!
Where do you want to be in 6 years? uhhh
Where were you last night? out
What you're not? graceful
One of your wish-list items? furniture
Where you grew up? places
The last thing you did? read
What are you wearing? clothes
Your TV? DVR
Your pets? Mo
Your computer? entertaining
Your mood? lazy
Missing someone? nah
Your car? Mine!
Something you're not wearing? shoes
Favourite shop? knitpicks
Your summer? work
Love someone? yep
Your favourite colour? green?
When is the last time you laughed? today
When is the last time you cried? forever

Play along — it's fun!

KNITTING!

Thanks, Cheeky!

What is your all time favorite yarn to knit with?

My first yarn crack was Caron Simply Soft. Now... KnitPicks lace weights.

Your favorite needles?

At the moment? My US 2 Addi Turbo Lace circs.

The worst thing you've ever knit?

The first pair of socks I made (with acrylic yarn...boy, were they stinky!)

Your most favorite knit pattern? (maybe you don't like wearing it...but it was the most fun to knit)

Whatever lace I'm working at the moment!

Most valuable knitting technique?

Well Duh! Knit and purl stitch.

Best knit book or magazine?

I don't know about best, but I still use my copy of Easy Knitting since it has a tiny stitchionary and instructions on designing your own sweater.

Your favorite knit-a-long?

Does the Pratchgan count as a KAL?

Your favorite knitblogs?

Look at my links.

Your favorite knitwear designer?

Maybe Shui Kuen Kozinski. Lots of pretty shawls!

The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)

Honestly? Probably my cuffs. Photo? Ok here:

1996

Thieved from Si.

The rules:
A.) Go to Music Outfitters
B.) Enter the year you graduated from high school in the search function and get the list of 100 most popular songs of that year
C.) Bold the songs you like, strike through the ones you hate and underline your favorite. Do nothing to the ones you don’t remember (or don’t care about)


1. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix), Los Del Rio
2. One Sweet Day, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
3. Because You Loved Me, Celine Dion
4. Nobody Knows, Tony Rich Project
5. Always Be My Baby, Mariah Carey
6. Give Me One Reason, Tracy Chapman
7. Tha Crossroads, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
8. I Love You Always Forever, Donna Lewis
9. You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow, Toni Braxton
10. Twisted, Keith Sweat
11. C'mon N' Ride It (The Train), Quad City Dj's
12. Missing, Everything But The Girl
13. Ironic, Alanis Morissette
14. Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Whitney Houston
15. Follow You Down/Til I Hear It From You, Gin Blossoms
16. Sittin' Up In My Room, Brandy
17. How Do U Want It/California Love, 2Pac
18. It's All Coming Back To Me Now, Celine Dion
19. Change The World, Eric Clapton
20. Hey Lover, LL Cool J
21. Loungin, LL Cool J
22. Insensitive, Jann Arden
23. Be My Lover, La Bouche
24. Name, Goo Goo Dolls
25. Who Will Save Your Soul, Jewel
26. Where Do You Go, No Mercy
27. I Can't Sleep Baby (If I), R. Kelly
28. Counting Blue Cars, Dishwalla
29. You Learn/You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette
30. One Of Us, Joan Osborne
31. Wonder, Natalie Merchant
32. Not Gon' Cry, Mary J. Blige
33. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
34. Only You, 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G.
35. Down Low (Nobody Has To Know), R. Kelly
36. You're The One, SWV
37. Sweet Dreams, La Bouche
38. Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That, Monica
39. Breakfast At Tiffany's, Deep Blue Something
40. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New), Coolio
41. The World I Know, Collective Soul
42. No Diggity, BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre)
43. Anything, 3t
44. 1979, The Smashing Pumpkins
45. Diggin' On You, TLC
46. Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody, Monica
47. Kissin' You, Total
48. Count On Me, Whitney Houston and Cece Winans
49. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
50. Time, Hootie and The Blowfish
51. You'll See, Madonna
52. Last Night, Az Yet
53. Mouth, Merril Bainbridge
54. The Earth, The Sun, The Rain, Color Me Badd
55. All The Things (Your Man Won't Do), Joe
56. Wonderwall, Oasis
57. Woo-hah!! Got You All In Check/Everything Remains Raw, Busta Rhymes
58. Tell Me, Groove Theory
59. Elevators (Me and You), Outkast
60. Hook, Blues Traveler
61. Doin It, LL Cool J
62. Fastlove, George Michael
63. Touch Me Tease Me, Case Featuring Foxxy Brown
64. Tonite's Tha Night, Kris Kross
65. Children, Robert Miles
66. Theme From Mission: Impossible, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
67. Closer To Free, Bodeans
68. Just A Girl, No Doubt
69. If Your Girl Only Knew, Aaliyah
70. Lady, D'angelo
71. Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First), John Mellencamp
72. Pony, Ginuwine
73. Nobody, Keith Sweat
74. Old Man and Me (When I Get To Heaven), Hootie and The Blowfish
75. If It Makes You Happy, Sheryl Crow
76. As I Lay Me Down, Sophie B. Hawkins
77. Keep On, Keepin' On, Mc Lyte
78. Jealousy, Natalie Merchant
79. I Want To Come Over, Melissa Etheridge
80. Who Do U Love, Deborah Cox
81. Un-Break My Heart, Toni Braxton
82. This Is Your Night, Amber
83. You Remind Me Of Something, R. Kelly
84. Runaway, Janet Jackson
85. Set U Free, Planet Soul
86. Hit Me Off, New Edition
87. No One Else, Total
88. My Boo, Ghost Town Dj's
89. Get Money, Junior M.A.F.I.A.
90. That Girl, Maxi Priest Featuring Shaggy
91. Po Pimp, Do Or Die
92. Until It Sleeps, Metallica
93. Hay, Crucial Conflict
94. Beautiful Life, Ace Of Base
95. Back For Good, Take That
96. I Got Id/Long Road, Pearl Jam
97. Soon As I Get Home, Faith Evans
98. Macarena, Los Del Rio
99. Only Wanna Be With You, Hootie and The Blowfish
100. Don't Cry, Seal


Hmm, a lot of the stuff I like/liked aren't on this list...

Twenty-one

Thieved from Ames...

What were you doing when you were 21? Let's relive shall we????

Here we go....

!. In what year did you turn 21? 1999.

2. How many years ago was that? 9

3. What if anything was memorable in how you looked? Um...I had long hair? I think.

4. What was your favorite outfit? Same as now. Jeans and a t-shirt.

5. What kind of car did you drive? A Chevy Corsica 5-speed.

6. Did you have a job? Yep!

7. Did you like your job? It was/is a job.

8. Did you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? I had a husband...

9. What can you remember about them? He was an ass and I wish I could blame the marriage on a drug haze. But, I learned from it at least.

10. Did you have any close friends? Not so much

11. Do you still stay in touch with them? See #11

12.Did you do anything special on your 21st birthday? See #8 & #9

13.What was the most memorable moment of the year of 21? I got divorced!

Now it's your turn! Repost this with your answers on your blog!

Firsts (a meme)

Thieved this from Sleeping Si.


Who was your first prom date?
That would be the guy I was dating at the time.
Do you still talk to your first love?
Nope, I have this nifty ability to make my exes disappear.
What was your first alcoholic drink?
I've been told that I tried some of an uncle's beer when I was little...
What was your first job?
Setting tobacco for my grandpa
What was your first car?
'87 Chevy Celebrity
Who was the first person to text you today?
Ames
Who is the first person you thought of this morning?
I don't have coherent thoughts in the morning
Who was your first grade teacher?
Uhhh..Mrs. Mahoney?
Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
Texas
Who was your first best friend and are you still friends?
I don't remember her name, and we're not in touch anymore.
What was your first sport played?
Whatever they made us play in P.E.
Where was your first sleepover?
Does family count?
Who was the first person you talked to this morning?
Before noon counts as morning, right? Then Ames.
Whose wedding were you first in?
One of my aunt's.
What was the first thing you did this morning?
Woke up.
What was the first concert you went to?
Bush. Then the very next night we went to see Marilyn Manson.
What was your first tattoo or piercing?
First piercing was my ears a really long time ago. First tat is a seahorse on my shoulderblade.
What was the first foreign country you went to?
Does Kentucky count? (Kidding...sort of.) Canada.
What was your first run in with the law?
A speeding ticket.
When was your first detention?
Never. I was a good girl...
What was the first state you lived in?
Indiana
Who was the first person to break your heart?
Let's not go there, ok.
Who was your first roommate?
I had three the first and second time. That was when I reinforced the fact that I don't play well with others.
Where did you go in your first limo ride?
N/A.

Movie meme

Thanks to sleeping si, I have another meme to share.


One movie that made you laugh:
Shaun of the Dead
One movie that made you cry:
Stepmom
One movie that you loved as a child:
The Last Unicorn
One movie you've seen more than once:
The Crow
One movie you loved, but were embarrased to admit it:
I don't embarrass too easily anymore, so I can't think of one at the moment....
One movie you hated:
Zoolander
One movie that scared you:
When I was little, I had a nightmare about the Care Bears Movie...does that count?
One movie that bored you:
Speed Racer
One movie that made you happy:
Pirates of the Caribbean. Any of them.
One movie that made you miserable:
Where the Day Takes You
One movie that you weren't brave enough to see:
um...
One movie characted you've fallen in love with:
How about lust? Then it would be Captain Jack Sparrow.
The last movie you saw:
Get Smart
The next movie you hope to see:
Dark Knight


Consider yourselves tagged.

50 ?s

Yeah, yeah. I'm adding 2 at the end of it. I like rounded numbers. "Borrowed" it from Ames heheh.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Not that I know of.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
It's been a while.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I guess.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Are you buying?
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
I'm allergic.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yep. I'm awesomeness personified.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Pshaw. I scoff at sarcasm.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yep.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Probably not. I don't want a huge rubber band to bounce me back up if I hit.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cocoa Puffs
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
My shoes don't tie.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
In what sense of the word do you mean? Physical? Yes. Emotional? That too.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Banana Split Blizzard from DQ
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
How they present themselves.
15. RED OR PINK?
Green.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
Like I'm going to tell you that.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My oldest brother.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Sure.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Why do you want to know?
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
French fries.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The keyboard clacking.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Steel Grey.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Fresh cut grass, honeysuckle, etc.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My SPOH.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Well, duh! She's my friend!
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
NASCAR
27. HAIR COLOR?
Natural.
28. EYE COLOR?
Hazel.
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Can't.
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Food I don't have to prepare.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Yes.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Get Smart.
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Are you planning on stalking me or what?
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Spring.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs are made of white chocolate. I'm not a big fan of white chocolate.
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Strawberry Shortcake Mousse
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Hell if I know.
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
See #37.
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison (re-read)
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
The mouse.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Re-runs of Grey's.
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
Depends on my mood.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Flip a coin.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Devil's Tower. Wyoming, I think.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Why yes I do.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
In a hospital.
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
See #37.
48. WHAT TIME IS IT NOW?
12.43 am.
49. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR PET PEEVES?
Stupid people.
50. WHAT PHRASE DO YOU USE EVERY DAY?
New topic!

? ? ?

Here's some questions that I stole from Ames. I'm not telling exactly where I stole it from her though.

Do you have any weird talents?
Oh probably.

When was your 1st kiss?
Before the second.


Do you have a YouTube account?
not anymore.

Last book you read for pleasure?
Aren't most books for pleasure?


What's your 4th text message?
I dunno. I delete them.

What is your birthstone?
Aquamarine

In one word, how would you define yourself?
HA!

Tell me about the last dream you had...
No.


Are your great grandparents still alive?
no

What is you favorite kind of ice cream?
Dairy Queen blizzards

What do you like to do in your free time?
many different things.


Something you really need?
I'm told that I need to get a grip...

What is the last TV program you watched?
Rerun of Firefly

What are you wearing right now?
Clothes.

What color are your underwear?
Why do you want to know?

What are you most looking forward to tomorrow?
Spending time with my SPOH.

When you think of the rainbow, what pops in your head?
Leprechauns

Something you don't have any of:
Patience with stupid people.

Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't?
Yes!

Are you afraid of the dark?
That would be a no.

Whats worse, roaches or spiders?
Roaches. Spiders help keep out the rest of the bugs.


How often do you redo your profile?
very seldom.

Do you ever want to get married?

Been there. Done that. Burned the bridge.

How long does it take you to get ready to go somewhere?
Depends on how spiffed out I have to be.

Would you rather be called hot, cute, or awesome?
I'd rather be called by name, thanks.

Travel by bike or walk?
To travel by bike would indicate that I own a bike...


Play any sports?
Only spectator sports.

Who knows you best?
I'm hoping that would be me.

Have you learned a new song lately?
Sure.


What would be the best gift ever?
Stability.

Do you have cancer or know someone who does?
no

What is your current mood?
blank...

Who do you admire?
Smart people. For a given value of smart.


Are you photogenic?
I prefer to be behind the camera, thanks.

Favorite food smell?
There are many, and if I start listing them, I'll have to go raid the fridge.

Why did you kiss the last person you kissed?
Why do you ask?

Would you kiss them again?
Why? Jealous?

When is the last time you smoked weed?
no, thanks.

What movie are you waiting to see in theatres?
Get Smart

Why did your last relationship fail?
He was an ass, and I was less than intelligent.

Have you played on the Wii yet?
once or twice

Do you like Paramore's music?
some of it.


What is your favorite soft drink?
Diet Cherry 7-Up

Last time you puked?
It's been a while.

What do you think of politics?
Thinking gives me a headache.

What is worse, physical or emotional pain?
Emotional.


What are your fetishes?
Need to know basis. You do not need to know.

How often do you say the F word?
Depends on how angry/annoyed I am.

Do you get what you want?
You offering?

Do you know what you want?
Mostly.

More stuff

So, I finally got some decent sleep. The interesting thing about it is that I'm up before 10 am. Not going to complain though.

The tank-in-progress is ... progressing. I had to stop for a little while due to hand cramps. Which is to be expected, I guess, when one knits over 1k of stitches a day for 3 days. But I really want to see if it looks decent and if I wrote it out properly. There's still quite a bit left to do. I haven't quite made it to under the ribs yet...

I'm hanging out with the family later today. I'll let y'all know how that goes. I've made a 'surprise' to take over there with me too. (It's a dessert, and it's not strawberry shortcake [well, not really.])

And now, on to another meme thieved from ssk.

YES/NO GAME RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
You can only say yes or no. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages you and asks!

Over 18?
Yes

Danced in front of your mirror naked?
yes

Ever told a lie?
Yes

Been arrested?
Yes

Kissed a picture?
Yes

Fallen asleep at work/school?
Yes

Held an actual snake?
Yes

Ever run a red light?
Yes

Ever drink and drive?
Yes

Been suspended from school?
No

Ever been fired from a job?
No

Totaled a car/motorbike in an accident?
Yes

Sang karaoke?
Yes

Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
Yes

Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose?
Yes

Ever laughed until you wet yourself?
No

Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
Yes

Kissed in the rain?
Yes

Sang in the shower?
Yes

Sat on a rooftop?
Yes

Thought about your past with regret?
Yes

Been pushed in the pool with your clothes on?
Yes

Shaved your head?
No

Blacked out from drinking?
Yes

Had a gym membership?
Yes

Been in a band?
No

Shot a gun?
Yes

Liked someone with nobody else knowing about it?
Yes

Played strip poker?
No

Been to a strip joint?
No

Donated Blood?
Yes

Liked someone you shouldn't?
Yes

Have a tattoo?
Yes

Have or had any piercings besides ears?
Yes

Made out with a complete stranger?
No

Caught someone cheating on you?
No

Skinny dipped?
No

Regret any of your ex's?
Yes

Been to a rodeo?
No

Been to a NASCAR race?
No

Been in Love?
Yes

Don't answer/ask in comments, please.

Tra la la

Okay, I just finished visiting sleepingsiknits and kinda sorta got tagged by her newest post. So, here's mine:

"List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your spring summer. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening to."

"Life Again" - Decyfer Down
I had to write down the band name because I couldn't remember.

"Teardrop" - Massive Attack
I've been watching House re-runs and I really like this song. With or without words.

"Approach the Bench" - The Audition
Gets stuck in my head quite easily.

"Lemon Parade" - Tonic
Nice, mellow tune.

"Freshmen" - The Verve Pipe
This song has been with me for many, many moons.

"When Your Heart Stops Beating" - (+44)
Catchy.

"Blister in the Sun" - Violent Femmes
I always smile and sing along when I hear this one.

This is harder than I thought it would be...
Tag yourselves.