Busy Weekend

So over this extended weekend I finally got around to re-doing the basement bathroom. The woman who owned our home before us use to run a daycare out of the basement part of the home. So needless to say much of the basement needed to be redone completely. So after getting burnt out on home repairs I got to the basement bathroom. I have to say I'm pretty happy with the results. I had a few moments of doubt but those are done. See the pictures below to see what I started with and what I finished with. Its not completely done but its close.

Now on to this next week. Tomorrow morning I'm going to be doing a polygraph for this potential new job. Its nuts how much I have to do to get this job. I'm not even sure I want the job but part of this process has actually been kind of interesting in terms of just seeing the work that these people have to go through. I still hope I get the job but the thrill is kind of wearing off and I mostly just want out of my current job. I'm not so sure that's the best plan but its what I've got. Once I tell my boss that I'm quitting things could go bad to worse. They have a long history of treating those who quit on them poorly and I can't see that changing because of me. So part of me is really looking forward to getting that over with. I don't like to upset people if I can avoid it. That is one of my problems I've been working on. More to go.......

Dilemma

Ok I have a slight dilemma. I "might" get this new job, YEA me. But its only a "might". The dilemma is that I already have the state of mind that I've got the job. UGH. What if I don't get it? Plus what if I don't like the job. What if working there is worse than my current job. I think I learned that job this last time. I shouldn't of left but now I know that. I'm now not leaving for selfish reasons. I'm leaving because I want too. I really think I'm ready to move on. I think after talking to you about this I feel better. There still is the possibility that I won't get this job. Wow that would be such a bummer. Now what if I get it and they pay me crap. That would suck too. I guess the moral of the story is I haven't burnt my bridges so far and I'm trying so hard not too. But its SO hard. UGH.

What if I don't get it? Hummmmm I will really need to take an inventory of my life. I did start a second job at a company I LOVE. At least I think so. I love their ideas and their premise when it comes to recovery. I love that they use the Four Agreements as a way to get clean. I so agree that is such a good idea. So I get to work there once a week. Soon I hope it to be more than that. I am hoping that soon it will be new clients often. I really like the work and think I could be a really good match for them. Believe me I've told them what I a great fit I would be. They are still trying to figure that out. Its a good company but its a small company so that is so similar to what I want to leave so I need to be careful. I need to create an LLC which I have no idea how to do plus do my own taxes. UGH.

Ok I feel better. Plus I have the next 5 days OFF. Yea Me

Weekend of Fun

We'll we kind of took an unplanned mini vacation up to Park City. It was fun. One night we brought a pal for Riley and the second night it was just the fam. We had a really nice time. We also had a chance to make it back to town for the big game tailgating festivities. It was a nice weekend for us to take some time away. This also means we didn't get everything we usually do on the weekends done but that's ok by me.

So I've been trying to get this job with the dept of corrections and so far I've passed 2 of the 4 test. I've never seen anything like this interview process before. I had to run a 1 1/2 in 18 minutes. Ok before you laugh on paper that sounds easy but in the moment I thought I might die. Well not really but I didn't think I'd pass. I was pushing myself hard than I ever have. It was absolutely awful. I was talking or more like yelling at myself to keep going. But no matter how hard I hurt I did it with over 2 minutes to spare. Oh my goodness that was so flippin hard. I don't ever want to do it again. But if I get this job I have to complete the police academy within 12 months of being hired. I found that strange being the job is for a therapist but that's what they said. So we'll see how that turns out. Hopefully I'll have more than 6 days to prepare. Tomorrow I have another test do to. Its about 3 to 4 hours long. Its a mental health exam which I should be able to do ;-)

As for my knitting. Well I started to knit up a pair of socks with my Malabrigo sock yarn and I love it. I'll struggling with seeing the small stickes but I'll get through that. It just might take some extra time. I love this yarn.

I just realized something

Ok I just realized something that I'm not all that proud of. I haven't been knitting much. I've been thinking about knitting, talking about knitting and even buying things that have to do with knitting but I haven't been knitting much. I need to get back to it. I have the greatest yarn but haven't gotten to it. I sort of have an addiction about getting new yarns with the greatest of intentions of knitting it up to wonderful great things but I haven't followed thru as much as I need too.

Ok you have to check out my new yarn. I got some Wollmeise from the Loopy Ewe on a total whim I checked them out at about 8 or 9pm one night and there it was. So I got one skein of Poison #5, Barista (new color) and Frosch. I have to say after I hit send I wondered what the hell have I just done. The economy is horrible and I'm spending money I shouldn't. But that passed quickly as it always does, thank goodness. Well anyways all my fear was put aside when I got it today. It is beautiful. The skein I really wanted I'm not "thrilled" with but love and the other two I wasn't sure of are wonderful. So Score. Most likely I'll share one of these with a new friend I've made on Ravelry but I do love them. Especially Barista. Plus the name is about coffee, I mean really how was I not going to buy that.

Then I also got some Malabrigo Sock Yarn. Ok I have first admit I got some from a swap I just finished up by a very thoughtful and awesome swap partner who knew an owner of a LYS and got it right before the store closed. It is amazing. So being the person I am I needed to see if it was possible to get more (not unlike the Wollmeise thing) and ended up with more yarn than i need but oh my goodness its lovely, absolutely lovely. Here are pics of both. I'd like to say this is all of the Malabrigo sock yarn I own but its not. I must admit I too have again bought more than I will knit in a life time. Thank goodness for swaps.

SP 13 - Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love Malabrigo Sock Yarn, Socks that Rock and Cherry Tree Hill fingering yarns. I don't like furry anything, bright colors or acrylic.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? A bag I have that works really good.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting for 2 years. I consider myself a wanna-be intermediate beginning knitter. I'm willing to try interesting things but tend to get bored quickly.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes I have Etsy, Amazon and Loopy Ewe. You can find all three on my face page on Ravelry.

5. What's your favorite scent? Gardenia

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?I love milk chocolate and coffee flavored chocolates. Also chocolates with peppers.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I don't do anything other than knitting, cooking and gardening.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I love Van Morrison, Tears for Fears, U2 and so on. I also enjoy non-verbal jazz.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love deep purples, reds, browns. I really dislike pastels, blues, pinks and yellows.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a 5 year old, husband and a great dog. We live in Salt Lake City, Ut but aren't of the popular faith.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I love mittens, not a fan of the rest

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Socks, felted clogs, felted bags

13. What are you knitting right now? felted ballet slippers

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Sure

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I love circular wooden needles. I've got the harmony set and love them.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes

17. How old is your oldest UFO? a year old pair of socks.

18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? We love Christmas around here.

19. Is there anything that you collect? Fingering sock yarn from Malabrigo.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I currently get Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits. I really really really want this new pattern - Vivian by Ysolda Teague. Its absolutely perfect for me. I love it.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Knitting two socks on one circular. I have the book but need more work.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes and my foot size is 8.5

23. When is your birthday? July

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? graham27

Nothing too new

Well there isn't much new going on. Well actually there has been some new stress with the job but I would like to stop focusing on that and keep my thoughts on all the other really good things in my life. HEY I got Wollmeises yesterday, can you believe it. It was one of those at the right place at the right time. I'm thrilled with my purchase that I should of held off on. It was so strange there it was and I just had to get as much as possible. Who has ever thought buying things that way was a good idea. It's not for my pockeg book that's for sure.

So how is everyone working on keeping their spirits up when all there is is bad news. I've been working on what is going right in my life instead of what is going wrong and that has really been working. I have a great life and I don't need "things" to make that happen. Sometimes I can get caught up in the not having enough thought. This is the season to work that through as its about giving to others instead of recieving.

Election

I'm surprised how excited I am about tomorrow. I actually don't care that much about who everyone votes for I just want them to vote. Its weird but I would feel a bad for McCain because I like him. I don't like Sarah but I think he is a pretty good guy. I wonder if he regrets picking her. Oh well I'm sure it was well thought out. So if McCain does win I can live with that as long as I don't have to hear Sarah talk. Just her voice is annoying.

Other than tomorrow life is good. We are suppose to get a big storm tomorrow and I love a good storm. The family is great. Its nice to have Brian back so now Riley has his play pal home. I have to remind him at times that he's really his dad not his play pal. But I'm glad he's home.

We have a girls weekend planned next weekend and I'm looking forward to that. I don't think I've done that in years. So it should be fun. My plan is to knit, sleep, eat, drink, knit. Maybe I'll even convert some non-knitters over to the dark side.