Well, belated Happy New Year everyone! Apparently the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, which some ding dong has taken to mean the world will also end this year, sooooo, make it count everyone!!! Take that awesome trip! Knit that gorgeous yarn! Buy those fabulous shoes!! Eat all those french fries! Oh, wait, that’s my list of 2012 resolutions. Heh.
But in all seriousness. I don’t for a moment believe that the world is ending because the Mayan time cycle is done. But I do plan to live a more interesting life. Maybe interesting isn’t the word I’m looking for. A more active life? Well sort of. I think what I’m trying to say is that I want to be more engaged this year. To get out more, even if it’s just walks in my ‘hood. To try new things…new recipes, new craft projects. To step, just a little, outside my comfort zone. And of course lose all that weight I gained since I got married. Those 55lbs are getting to be a real pain to carry around.
So what’s been happening since I last posted? Well, the stairs are done. And they look FANTASTIC! I’ll take a picture if it stays sunny for more than 12 minutes. And figure out how to post it too. But I’m really quite pleased with myself and the way they look. The brown isn’t as chocolate-y as I thought it would be, but you know, it’s ok. I can live with it. Because I am not painting them again anytime soon.
My Great Stash Knitdown of 2011 was a big success. My goal was to use up 111 balls/skeins of yarn from my stash. I smashed that and ended up knitting 128 balls. GOOOOOOOOO me! I also ended up buying 46 balls of yarn this year so technically I only knit 82 balls. But whatever. That’s still a lot of yarn. And I’m not counting the stuff I gave away. That counts for at least 10 balls. I think.
This year my goal is to knit 150 balls. And buy under 20 balls. My stretch goal is 175 but we’ll see. So far I’m only at one ball but I’ve got a few things on the go. I might not make either goal but I will be whittling down my stash and that’s a good thing.
I also plan to knit for me this year. And for those who appreciate it. LIKE MY FAMILY. ahem. This Christmas I gave the outlaws and my family food gifts. I spent a week in the kitchen canning and baking. The outlaws were not so impressed. My family was pretty happy. The end result? I’d rather bake four loaves of bread in my bread maker and can marmalade than kill myself trying to knit for people who won’t wear what I make. Christmas 2012 is gonna be all about homemade but it’s gonna be fast homemade. And if you don’t like it, re-gift. Everyone likes baked goods and homemade jam.
On the job front, things are maybekindasorta looking up. Cross your fingers for me. Being home is awesome but having a regular pay cheque is also awesome. I’ll keep you posted.
On the inlaw front, they seem more subdued. Not sure why but I’m not questioning it. Of course, this could be the calm before the storm. I figure I’ll enjoy it while I can because when the sh!t hits the fan, well, it gets ugly.
Overall I’m pretty stoked about 2012. I really think it’s going to be a good one. And I’m going to do my best to make it a good one. And maybe that’s half the battle.
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