I remembered

my password and login name!

Hello. My name is jak and I'm a Facebookaholic - recovering Facebookaholic. It wasn't so bad in the past few weeks. I slowly weened myself. It took way too much time away from the people I love right now to find out what the people I used to know are doing. I discovered, most are doing what they were when I knew them, just the grown up version...

So, here I am. Back in the Blog world - hoping I can remember the Mac html codes, and hoping you'll accept me.

Oh yes! Of course I've been knitting. I wasn't that out of tune with reality. I've finished quite a few projects:

A shawl in linen (no photo... yet). It's a Blue Sky Alpaca pattern a friend gave to me, but I didn't use the silk it called for as I had a lot of linen I purched on sale a few years ago - Yes, I knit from the stash! Yeah!

The Petunia Tote from Interweave Knits, Spring 2007. I made it smaller with shorter straps and used EcoCotton instead of the Tahki Cotton Classic it called for. I also doubled up yarn on the bottom to make it a little stronger. It's now awaiting a fabric lining. I think I've said this before - I'm a knitter, not a sewer (that's funny - sewer - get it?). So am procrastinating a wee bit. Sorry, no photo for that one yet either...

Ou - just finished the Sabine shrug by Perl Grey. Cute, but a little itchy even after rinsing and blocking. We'll see how the winter goes with it.



And what would a summer be without a trip to a farm - only I can't trick them anymore. They know it's a yarnshop in disguise. It's a good thing because this shop only had a couple of cats and they were hiding. They made up for lack of animals though. Baddeck Yarns. Lovely shop. Wonderful service. And oh what lovely treats. So, I spoiled myself with this:

Tilli Tomas 100% Spun Silk w/Glass Beads


My precious (said while ringing hands). It's pre-beaded silk. Comes with a pattern - Rock Star Scarf. Since I'm not a Rock Star but would like to be one - I figure this white, beaded, silk scarf might just get me there. Hey, you Never know...

And also, THESE!!!

Sox Stix by Lantern Moon ~ Rosewood



TA DAAAAA! I haven't even used them yet. I am so Bloody excited though. I've sniffed them. I've fondled them. I've taken them out of the lovely silk baglett and put them back, taken them out, and put them back... I guess you could say... I've made love to them couldn't you? Heee heee. They are smooth and sleek and beautifice. The were expensive & a gift to me - from me - for finishing school.

YES!! I wrote my final exam the last week in August and STILL awaiting final marks. I feel pretty good about it though. Once certified (Registered Holistic Nutritionist), I hope to start my own business. Will let you know as we get closer. Very exciting!

As a final note:
Those who have seen me lately or might see me in the next few days might say - What the heck happened to your hair? To you my friends, I will say - Never drink with your hair dresser. And if you must, insist they leave their scissors at home. They believe they are more creative after a few drinks. You & I, as knitters know for certain, that is Not true!

Glad to be back in Blogland - land of the free, land of the knitters, land of friends in the now :)

jak