Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right

Here I am...

Just some randomness for today.

We are still recovering from the supreme irritation otherwise known to us all as "spring forward". Talk about throwing everyone for a loop particularly this morning. Dragged ourselves out of bed late and barely got William to school on time at exactly 8:15. Even Thomas who generally springs up at an ungodly time in the morning had to be roused this a.m. This change coupled with the fact that we didn't get to bed until super late, not your best combo. We had to discuss that latest developments. We bought a house. :) Finally. Thirty-three years old, my first house. I waited a long time, we waited a long time. Bouncing from one city to the next following this crazy educational pursuit. Finally permanence (well in three months). Anyway, will tell you more about it when things are finalized (don't want to jinx anything). If you want to see some photos, send me an email.

Other stuff, loved all your recommendations for the tea. You guys are awesome. Now if I may request one more flash of brilliance from you all. I want some new "running shoes" (but not for running, I have some Avias for that), casual ones, stylish you know. I have searched and haven't found anything I like. Just to wear around. Any suggestions?

I finished the sweater I posted about a little while ago. Turned out surprisingly well. Still need some practise setting in sleeves, sewing together being my great nemesis. Will take some photos of it soon. Started in on a kind of ballet wrap sweater now, but I'm not sure I'm loving the blue-ish colour yarn (Medium Blue) I chose. It's a cotton cashmere blend, feels super in any case. Now I'm contemplating my next sweater which I'm going to order from Kim Hargreaves . Ack, if you don't knit, you might be inclined to give it a go after you see her sweaters. She used to design for Rowan, my favourite. Anyway, her site is in the UK, but they ship to North America, and I've heard the service is super. Everything is included, and it's all Rowan yarns. Sigh. I think I'm going to order Ruby in Scarlet (just like the photo).

Happy week!

Comments

[donab]

We just entered escrow on our first house, and I'm also 33. Congratulations and good luck with the process! I'm impressed that you can concentrate on sweaters during this process. I've been knitting hats. :)

[Shelby]

I just had to do a bit of shoe shopping myself. Here are a few that I looked at :)
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/11796872/c/40077.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/6122509/c/31545.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/11168310/c/53737.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/6160401/c/57363.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7355551/c/44436.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/10266574/c/44432.html

[Jackie]

I thought these were pretty cute: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=adventure-cross-straps&categoryId=44962&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=9996&cat4=9979&shop_method=pp&feat=ssdpa9979

[Jess]

Congrats on the house, Tina!

I *heart* running shoes - so comfy. I have some nice Saucony ones that I'm wearing around right now.

[l]

while you are at zappos...look up Clarks(indigo or privo styles) and Tsubos(sssssssssssssuuuuuppppppppper comfey)

have fun shoe shopping!

[sheri]

can't wait to see the sweater pics.
my yarn and pattern have been delayed from the Knitting Garden, so I have nothing to report.

congrats on the house!
and oh yes, spring forward...we are still suffering in our house. crazy how 1 hour makes such a difference.

[melanie]

congrats on your new home! :) totally well deserved after all of the stuff you've gone through in the past years following the educational pursuit of a certain someone.

take a look at kangaroos - love 'em. super comfy and hip as well.

[Rachel]

a house??? How cool!! CONGRATS! local to where you are now? I'd LOVE to see pics :)

[Becky]

congrats on the house! that's wonderful news!

as far as shoes go~diesels. love them. one of my favorite things! i would recommend the ones that don't have a flat bottomed sole.

[Jennifer]

stuck in the middle with you. Yeah I'm, stuck in the middle with you."

I Love that song!

Congrats on the house. My husband and I are desperate to get in one too. I can't wait to get out of the "slums" in the ghetto of my little town. :)