Another Friday Night

Friday the 13th, to be exact. Had a pretty good day, actually ... had enough work to get me through the day (although with no mail on Monday there may be a problem; but I'll worry about it Monday). The AP department had a small potluck - AZ made fantastic taquitos (she got up at four o'clock this morning to make them); MG made rice and I brought cheese/lettuce/sour cream. SR made perfection brownies, DB brought guacamole and chips and SD brought cupcakes. We also each received a small heart-shaped box of chocolates from AZ and a Valentine's Hershey bar from DB.

JR came by the department just before time for most of us to go home and we were able to talk him in to having a brownie (it didn't really take much, because he's had SR's brownies before) and we all joked around for a bit.

Had an odd conversation with one of my co-workers late this afternoon. He asked if I'm "staying on" or not; I told him I was still a temp and hadn't heard anything different at this point. He made a comment about how I'd already been moved from one desk to a "better one" and that I should tell the boss to hire me or else... I laughed and told him I'd be afraid of being told "there's the door". He kinda chuckled and said that wouldn't happen. So, what's so odd about this conversation? Nothing in and of itself...except for the fact that I think it's the first time he's ever spoken to me. Half the time when I see him, I'm not sure he's even aware of my existence!

Got pictures of my Hattz emailed to the scrapbook coordinator (at least I hope they went through ok) and will try to get to the Post Office tomorrow to send off the hats. I'll probably send them Express mail for the traceability and speed. I'm also about 2/3 of the way finished with the first square for the Heartfail KAL. The picture posted here is at the half-way point (taken last night). The design isn't very easy to see, so I'll try to get a better shot after completion and blocking. The pics of the Hattz are on my Flickr site.

Guess that's about it for tonight.

Quick Post

My silly computer decided to have issues this evening, so I'm just posting a short note to say that I'm not posting anything "serious" today. Not that there is really anything to talk about, other than the fact that I've finished the four Hattz and have started on my first Heartfail KAL square.

Good Knitting Day

For a day that started kind of cruddy (didn't sleep much more than 2 hours or so last night), it ended up being pretty good after all! Bad part is that none of the non-family guests were able to make it for knittering today. But I had a great time anyway! Sis arrived at about 10:00, and then about 10:30 The Girl sent a text asking if we wanted to meet for brunch. We figured since it was just the two of us here, we'd go and meet them. Just as we were ready to leave, Duh called to say she was on her way over. So the 5 of us met at Corky's, and then came back here. The Boy hung around for a while and then went out truck hunting. "Be vewy vewy quiet. I'm huntin' twucks!" The four of us sat and worked on our projects and talked (I finished Hattz #3 - did about 3/4 of the hat today - and am almost 1/2 done with the ribbing for #4). Sis finished some socks and started on a Chulo hat for Rafe. The Girl is working on her cabled scarf, but is still having neck problems so didn't get a lot done on it today; and Duh is working on the table runner. She left about 3:45, Sis left about 5:15. The Boy came back after his hunting trip and we had enchiladas for dinner. They just left a few minutes ago. So, I'm exhausted but happy. Hope the others had fun, too!

Mr Piggy Is Famous!

Well, maybe "famous" is too strong a word, but he will be well-known! Had a private message from one of the members of Ravelry, asking if they could use my picture of Mr Piggy for the page dedicated to the Lola Curly the Pig pattern. Of course, I said yes - so now, if you go to the Curly the Pig page you'll see my Mr. Piggy! I'm very jazzed about this, because I'm sure there are better examples out there, but they chose mine. Yay!

2/5 Edited to delete hyperlink, since it appears that the link takes viewers to the general Ravelry page, not the Curly page.

So, I'm hoping I haven't done any serious damage, but I've messed up my right ankle. Was sitting with my leg curled up underneath me, and put my leg to sleep. Got up to get my laundry together and tried taking one step (I can usually walk ok with one foot asleep). Guess it was a lot deader than I had thought it was, because as soon as I put a little weight on the right foot I heard a snap and felt a jot of pain in my right ankle. I've put ice on it and have been sitting with the foot elevated (and did NOT do laundry, which means I'll have to do it tomorrow and it'll be raining). The ankle is a little sore and a bit swollen but I'm able to walk on it (gently) so I'm hoping it's ok.

Finished my second Hattz tonight and have to decide whether or not to make a third. I have just over a week before I need to send them off, so I can do another. And I don't have the yarn for the afghan KAL squares yet, so I should be able to do one more with no problem. Wonder what yarn I have that I can use ...

Superbowl Sunday

Joined Duh and Happy for a Superbowl party today. Yes, I know - I'm not a football fan, nor am I a party girl. However, I had a really great time. The game was exciting (especially so for the 3 Steelers fans in attendance). There were quite a few people at the party; some I had met before and others that I hadn't. It was nice to be greeted as part of the group by those I had already met. There were a lot of funny commercials, and the halftime show was good (Bruce Springsteen, who looks very good for his age).

There were hot dogs (which I consider more of a baseball food than a football food, but who am I to complain??) along with a bunch of snacky-type foods. Got home a little bit before 9:00 and have been computering and reading since then. Should really have showered tonight since I smell smoky (I sat outside in the smoking section with Duh and Happy) but since I'm the only one here to smell me, I think I can hold off until the morning.

And with that, I'm going to bed. G'night