No pics, just random news...

the sweater progressed a bit today, it's got two inches of yoke complete. Trying to figure out something with the pattern though. my gauge was initially a tad different so I've had to planfully adjust along the way and if I knit the yoke as "high" as they state before starting the neck, I think the neck will choke my son... if I knit it lower, I'm worried my raglan decreases won't be quite right. But I'm a smart woman, I'll figure it out... another day... when I don't have a wicked headache!

Today I had two interviews at the same company. They seemed to go well, my gut says it would be surprising if I didn't eventually get an offer from them, but I'm not sure it's the right place for me. It's a good company, I just didn't get that "Wow, I'm excited!" feel. (case in point, before thanksgiving I had an interview and I was so excited when I left that I called three people to tell them about it.... this time, I sent an email)

Tomorrow I have a meeting at current job about my career and a final interview for the position I'm excited about. I'm going between being really hopeful and scared to death (scared they don't want me when I'm this jazzed.... scared they do want me and I'll have to choose to leave the job & people I currently know) It will be a busy and stressful day.... going to head to bed in the hopes of some sleep... although I expect I'll toss a bit...

In other people's news... totally excited about Lotus's mention in Yarn Harlot!! How thrilling is it?! Should be good for business! Very proud of Chelsea's recent award! Congratulate her for me!

Plus I just realized that it's only 15 days until Mojave Sis gets here!!

I've off to bed, wish me luck tomorrow!

-DFly

So I'll get the next concert...

Ok, the sweater is not going to make it for my son's music concert tomorrow night, but he's got an orchestra concert next week and I know I can make that one. Definitely making progress, got distracted today by mundane things like dishes and laundry and then more interesting things like shopping for an interview outfit. (I now have exactly two!)

But here's how far I am now. Next step is to take all three pieces and start knitting them together in one big round. I'm a little concerned that my biggest circular is not big enough and I don't have a size 13 tip for Knit Picks Options yet (didn't come in the starter set).

It's going to be a busy week, concert, Christmas parties, interviews... not to mention the knitting... - DFly

Round and round....

First off, I am knitting, just slow. Unfortunately I wanted it done for son's winter concerts and the first one is Monday evening! But in the meantime, here's a progress pic.

I also finished another Christmas present that of course can't be posted. Although anyone that is in Ravelry can find it there.

In the career front, I've been interviewing and have some promising leads. I should know more in the next few weeks. I dont' want to jinx too much but keep your fingers crossed for me!

Sorry this is short!

-DFly

just an update...

trying to knit but messing up. Had a stupid circular mistake where I twisted the stitches and realized after several rows that I was knitting a Mobius strip and not the actual article I wanted to be knitting. Plus I just feel exhausted lately and knitting (or anything just hasn't been happening)

Dating life is still going well except for not being able to see each other often. This weekend is no better because I think I'm going to my parents to work on my car. That's if my car parts come which is hard to say because according to UPS, they've been "out for delivery" in San Marco, CA since Tuesday morning. But the expected delivery date is still tomorrow. *sigh*

Career is... interesting. Started looking at jobs external to my company. Had an interview today that went really well. I'm not sure if I want the job but I'm feeling pretty good about myself and my opportunities. Have a few other things in the works so we'll see how it goes. But at the same time, it's part of the general exhaustion. Even good things can be tiring.

Oh, and the hamster died today. I would love to say that son & I were serious and sad, but it was more of "ewww, you touch him" "no you" "it's your hamster" "you're the mom" "yeah so, he's still your hamster" "he's really gross and kind of flat and he stinks" "dumpster?" "dumpster!". So we are not in mourning, even if we should be. We didn't expect him to live even this long, he had something weird going on with him.

I'll try to write more often!!

-DFly