~ KCS4 ~

Woohoo! Its back ~ Knitters Coffee Swap. I'm ready and getting excited cause my pal lives in Singapore. Here are my answers to the questionaire:

1. Whole bean or ground? both
2. Fully-loaded or decaf? fully-loaded but will try a good cup of decaf
3. Regular or flavored? either ~ really not suppose to have hazelnut ;D
4. How do you drink your coffee? cream and sugar, please
5. Favorite coffee ever? too many to choose especially flavors but enjoy starbucks alot.
6. Are you fussy about your coffee or will any old bean do? I can be fussy.
7. Favorite treats to have with your coffee? lemon crumb bar, chocolate cinnamon bread, or cookies ~ butter or sugar.
8. Anything else about your coffee preferences? I like it very hot so I can linger over it longer.
9. Yarn/fiber you love? cashmerino, sock yarn and anything soft.
10. Yarn/fiber you hate? not fond of novelty yarns or anything too rough but will work w/it if called for in pattern.
11. What's on your needles? Pr of not pedestrian peds, a lacy scarf for my ISE7 pal, and my CPH.
12. Favorite colors? reds ~ deep autumn/fall colors
13. Allergies? hazelnut (but claritin rocks!), green tea and some cat dander
14. Anything you really love, really don't like, or just need to get off your chest? nope ~ I'm really easy to please. oh yeah! I love chocolate. ;D

Its me ;)

Not much to say since I'm tired but I wanted to post since I've been absent so much. Everything here is moving slow now which is good. I'm learning to be home alone ~ don't think I'm likin' this empty nest thing. Oh well I'll live since I have my knitting, public tv, snacks and my blackberry. Heehee

Well more tomorrow ~ nite!

Slacker Reporting In ;)

Its been very busy here though I still haven't managed to unpack all the boxes. LOL I've been working the store alot but have recently been given some days off. I'm resting today and will get back to work tomorrow on those boxes.

I've lots to share but will only get pics up today. Enjoy!

FOs

'08

November Mid-Month Dishcloth ~ Monthly Dishcloth KAL

Christmas Present ~ Sk8Chick

Christmas Present ~ Riley

Christmas Present ~ Studmuffin

Christmas Present ~ coworker

Christmas Present ~ coworker

'09

Scarf for coworker

~ Da Boys Peds ~

ISE7 Progress 1

Final SP12 Package ~ details soon :)

~ Happy New Year ~

Wow ~ its been over a week since I've been online and it was great. I didn't miss it at all and now will plan to "fast" my online time in the future. It started out as a 2 day commitment that lasted 8 days ~ woohoo! I wanted to unplug to simply relax and enjoy my family during my nonworking hours. I found I was always on either my facebook, myspace or ravelry along with reading blogs and joining groups. I had become addicted to being "on" so I pulled the plug. I've decided to limit my online time and to watch my use on my cellphone too. I need to be social face to face more.

While I was absent, I cooked and baked. I spent time reading my Bible and listening to cds. Talked more with my family and I even got a lot of knitting done. I also realized my life was off balance and had to adjust my work schedule. I've not been well for a couple of months, so rest has been needed ~ got some. Who knew 8hrs of sleep could change your perspective. LOL

I must admit those nasty peri-menopausal symptons are back especially forgetfulness, which triggered the need for change. I've forgotten to do at least 5 important things for other people and that's scary. One of them happens to be the only swap I was in. I don't know what happen but I got the package ready to go and set it aside and forgot it. I know, its the most awful thing to do to someone and I hate when it happens. I thought I was doing good this year since I was only in one not 10 like last year. Guess the last quarter of the year is not a good swap time for me at all. I also forget to get dh a birthday present ~ now life has been too much when you do that. I did manage to make it up to him but that's pretty bad. I hope my swap pal forgives me too.

I'm off to run errands (PO first stop) then catchup on emails, some blogs, my yahoo groups and I may be back w/pics of my FOs. I do know I won't be on all day or for more than an hour, my new rule.

Have a great day!