Today, I took another step towards getting things back on track! I'm always amazed at how much a show can throw off my life. It's like everything else just stops, and I have to wait until the final curtain before I can get myself together again.
Tonight, I went out for dinner with friends. Back in the day, we used to get together every Wednesday night for dinner and TV and board games and fun. Of course, when I was at rehearsal, I couldn't make it, and then other folks couldn't make it, and it stopped for a while. I think, though, that we're all interested in starting back, and that's exciting. I like my friends, and I like spending time with them, so this is a good thing.
On the blanket front, however, I made no progress today. I took my knitting bag to work, thinking that I could do some at lunch, but I just couldn't get myself comfortably arranged. Working with three balls of yarn at once, I find that I need a big ol' chair or couch to spread out on, so I don't get tangled or have the yarn hanging out on the floor. So I'll just have to knit extra fast tomorrow to get caught up with my 2 rows/day minimum.
In other news... um... well, I've got a Sekrit Projekt that I'm working on, but I can't tell you about it! But it's going well so far, and will take some skills that I haven't used since high school. When it's done and delivered, I'll share more. :)
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
I'm ba-a-a-a-ck!
Yes, that's right, after almost two weeks away, I have returned!
So what was I doing to keep myself so busy I couldn't blog? Well, I'll tell you! I was at the theatre. A lot. Like, every night. I just finished stage managing a show, and it kept me out until after 11 every night. Back in the day, when I was all young and stuff, that wouldn't have been a problem. Now, though... my usual bedtime is 10, so being out till after 11 is problematic, to say the least. By the time I'd get home, take care of Mia, get my stuff together for the next day, and do my night-time tooth-cleaning-face-washing-wind-down routine, I was hitting the hay after midnight.
But the show is now finished, and it was a fabulous success!
Today, being Memorial Day, was a day off from work, so not only did I not have to go back to the theatre, I didn't have to go to work, either! It was glorious! Of course, I woke up at my usual time. The light in the summer makes Mia wake up much earlier than I'd like, and she won't let me sleep. Since I was up, I decided to have a productive day. I did 7 loads of laundry, knit 14 rows of Baby Bear's blanket, packed two more boxes, watched Julie & Julia, The Pursuit of Happyness, Mona Lisa Smile, and Fame, and the first four episodes of Season 1 of Dexter. Wow. I also made lunch and dinner, walked the dog several times, and vacuumed my living room.
Oh, and I've been working on a new story. It's not on paper (or screen) yet, but I'm ironing out some details in my mind, and I should have something tangible very soon. It's nice, doing some more writing. I've been on a reading kick lately, and it was a nice break from writing, but I'm ready to dive back in.
What about you, blogglings? What have you been up to for the last few weeks?
So what was I doing to keep myself so busy I couldn't blog? Well, I'll tell you! I was at the theatre. A lot. Like, every night. I just finished stage managing a show, and it kept me out until after 11 every night. Back in the day, when I was all young and stuff, that wouldn't have been a problem. Now, though... my usual bedtime is 10, so being out till after 11 is problematic, to say the least. By the time I'd get home, take care of Mia, get my stuff together for the next day, and do my night-time tooth-cleaning-face-washing-wind-down routine, I was hitting the hay after midnight.
But the show is now finished, and it was a fabulous success!
Today, being Memorial Day, was a day off from work, so not only did I not have to go back to the theatre, I didn't have to go to work, either! It was glorious! Of course, I woke up at my usual time. The light in the summer makes Mia wake up much earlier than I'd like, and she won't let me sleep. Since I was up, I decided to have a productive day. I did 7 loads of laundry, knit 14 rows of Baby Bear's blanket, packed two more boxes, watched Julie & Julia, The Pursuit of Happyness, Mona Lisa Smile, and Fame, and the first four episodes of Season 1 of Dexter. Wow. I also made lunch and dinner, walked the dog several times, and vacuumed my living room.
Oh, and I've been working on a new story. It's not on paper (or screen) yet, but I'm ironing out some details in my mind, and I should have something tangible very soon. It's nice, doing some more writing. I've been on a reading kick lately, and it was a nice break from writing, but I'm ready to dive back in.
What about you, blogglings? What have you been up to for the last few weeks?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A quick one
Hello blogglings!
It's been a long week, so this is a short one. I have done a bit more work on the blanket for Baby Bear, and I even managed to find my camera, so here's a picture!
Section A: 10/10 rows completed
Section B: 90/90 rows completed
Section C: 21/111 rows completed
Section D: 0/90 rows completed
Section E: 0/10 rows completed
Total length: umm... forgot to measure!
Percentage complete: 39%
But you can start to make out the logo now!
It's been a long week, so this is a short one. I have done a bit more work on the blanket for Baby Bear, and I even managed to find my camera, so here's a picture!
Section A: 10/10 rows completed
Section B: 90/90 rows completed
Section C: 21/111 rows completed
Section D: 0/90 rows completed
Section E: 0/10 rows completed
Total length: umm... forgot to measure!
Percentage complete: 39%
But you can start to make out the logo now!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
It's Terminal.
Wow, that title sounds way more ominous than I had intended... Anyway, here's a post about one of my non-writing problems!
I can't sleep. I've had this problem for a while. Years, actually. I talked to my doctor about it, and he told me that I have 'terminal insomnia.' It sounds way worse than it is. It's not going to kill me (not any time soon, at least). It actually refers to the fact that my sleep 'terminates' - I wake up.
I've done a bit of research, and it actually sounds like 'middle insomnia' is a more accurate diagnosis, since I wake up several times, and usually end up going back to sleep in fairly short order. I was surprised to see that the main cause is thought to be anxiety or stress. I'm actually feeling way more relaxed in the last few months than I have in a while. My doctor suggested that it might be allergy-related - as I get all icky, my nose and throat don't let air pass as easily, and I might not be breathing properly.
Meanwhile, here's the update on Baby Bear's blanket. Yes, I've only done 4 rows since last time. And those four rows took 2 hours, because I'm still new to this whole knitting-with-multiple-colors thing. And I've lost my camera, so no photo tonight :(
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 90/90 rows complete
Section C: 15/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows complete
Total length: 17.5 inches
Percentage complete: 36.9%
I can't sleep. I've had this problem for a while. Years, actually. I talked to my doctor about it, and he told me that I have 'terminal insomnia.' It sounds way worse than it is. It's not going to kill me (not any time soon, at least). It actually refers to the fact that my sleep 'terminates' - I wake up.
I've done a bit of research, and it actually sounds like 'middle insomnia' is a more accurate diagnosis, since I wake up several times, and usually end up going back to sleep in fairly short order. I was surprised to see that the main cause is thought to be anxiety or stress. I'm actually feeling way more relaxed in the last few months than I have in a while. My doctor suggested that it might be allergy-related - as I get all icky, my nose and throat don't let air pass as easily, and I might not be breathing properly.
Lately, I've been waking up about three times a night. It's been remarkably regular. I usually go to bed around 10, and fall asleep around 10:30. I'll wake up around 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, and 6:30... which is ten minutes before my alarm goes off! That part really sucks.
But then I did more research, and I found this pretty graph, which indicates that a standard sleep cycle is in the neighborhood of 2 hours long. And I've been waking up about every two hours... So now I'm wondering just what is going on in my head to make me wake up every time I get into that lighter sleep phase. Maybe that's when I'm suddenly more aware of sounds outside? Or my dog's movements? Or my sniffling? Hmm... much to think about.
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 90/90 rows complete
Section C: 15/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows complete
Total length: 17.5 inches
Percentage complete: 36.9%
Friday, March 25, 2011
I love Buffy.
Let me just say, you guys are awesome, blogglings! Thanks for the well-wishes in the comments and via text. I'm still sniffling, and my eyes are a bit itchy, but now that I've got my allergy drops, things are better.
Last night, I finished watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer again. I think this is the fourth or fifth time I've watched the whole series through, and it made me cry again. I think that's the mark of a good story - even though I knew how it ended, even though there was no element of surprise, even though I knew who would live and who would die - I had an emotional reaction to it. I connected with the characters. I could identify with their flaws, and I admired their strengths. Joss Whedon's world, the Buffyverse, was filled out. It wasn't just a random town with a bunch of demons thrown in. Buffy wasn't just some girl with superpowers. Spike wasn't just a blood-sucking fiend. Every character, even one like Anya, who was supposed to be almost one-dimensional because she was an ex-demon who didn't understand humans, every one of them was real to me. The writers on the show were consistent and true to the characters. If they hadn't been... I don't think I would have cried. Again.
My favourite part, though? I loved how the end of the series felt like the end of the series, but not the end of the characters lives. Granted, I now know that Joss went on to create a series of graphic novels that continue the story, but still, I didn't get the feeling that, once the show ended, the gang would go and rent an apartment in LA and sit around doing nothing.
And speaking of the Buffy graphic novels... I'm so disappointed that I can't read them! I tried. I picked one up at Barnes & Noble, and I tried, but my brain just doesn't like graphic novels. I feel all ADD, and I can't follow the flow, and it is incredibly disappointing!
But not as disappointing as hearing that there's talk of a new Buffy movie, and that Joss Whedon won't be involved. Seriously??? I'm a hard-core fan (you may have figured that out on your own...), but if Joss isn't involved, I won't be watching the movie.
Tonight, there is no photo of the blanket in progress, partly because my camera is running low on battery and I can't find the power cord, and partly because, well, it looks the same, just longer. But here are the stats:
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 86/90 rows complete
Section C: 0/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows complete
Balls of yarn used up: 3
Total length: 13.25 inches
Percentage complete: 30%
And tomorrow, I think I'll head to the yarn store to get some professional advice on how to do the different colours...
Last night, I finished watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer again. I think this is the fourth or fifth time I've watched the whole series through, and it made me cry again. I think that's the mark of a good story - even though I knew how it ended, even though there was no element of surprise, even though I knew who would live and who would die - I had an emotional reaction to it. I connected with the characters. I could identify with their flaws, and I admired their strengths. Joss Whedon's world, the Buffyverse, was filled out. It wasn't just a random town with a bunch of demons thrown in. Buffy wasn't just some girl with superpowers. Spike wasn't just a blood-sucking fiend. Every character, even one like Anya, who was supposed to be almost one-dimensional because she was an ex-demon who didn't understand humans, every one of them was real to me. The writers on the show were consistent and true to the characters. If they hadn't been... I don't think I would have cried. Again.
My favourite part, though? I loved how the end of the series felt like the end of the series, but not the end of the characters lives. Granted, I now know that Joss went on to create a series of graphic novels that continue the story, but still, I didn't get the feeling that, once the show ended, the gang would go and rent an apartment in LA and sit around doing nothing.
And speaking of the Buffy graphic novels... I'm so disappointed that I can't read them! I tried. I picked one up at Barnes & Noble, and I tried, but my brain just doesn't like graphic novels. I feel all ADD, and I can't follow the flow, and it is incredibly disappointing!
But not as disappointing as hearing that there's talk of a new Buffy movie, and that Joss Whedon won't be involved. Seriously??? I'm a hard-core fan (you may have figured that out on your own...), but if Joss isn't involved, I won't be watching the movie.
Tonight, there is no photo of the blanket in progress, partly because my camera is running low on battery and I can't find the power cord, and partly because, well, it looks the same, just longer. But here are the stats:
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 86/90 rows complete
Section C: 0/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows complete
Balls of yarn used up: 3
Total length: 13.25 inches
Percentage complete: 30%
And tomorrow, I think I'll head to the yarn store to get some professional advice on how to do the different colours...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
I want to scratch my eyeballs out of my head
I have allergies.
This isn't, like, news to me. I've had allergies for most of my life. And actually, the older I get, the more I seem to develop, which seems totally unfair, since the rest of the world apparently outgrows allergies with age.
Somehow, I managed to avoid most of the pollen issues that everyone seems to have in this area for my first three springtimes. Unfortunately, this year, it's getting to me. I'm having a hard time telling, though, if it's true allergies, or just due to the ridiculous levels of pollen in the air. Every morning, my red car looks yellow. And I've washed it twice in the last week.
In any case, my eyes are so itchy tonight that I can barely keep them open, so I'll be retiring now to listen to audiobooks and knit some dishcloths (because I can - and will - literally knit those with my eyes closed), and I'll try not to rub my eyes too much.
Man, if only I didn't spend my days working with eyes and knowing how bad it is to rub at them!
Day 5:
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 62/90 rows complete
Section C: 0/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows
Balls of yarn used up: 2
Total length: 10.5 inches
Percentage complete: 23%
This isn't, like, news to me. I've had allergies for most of my life. And actually, the older I get, the more I seem to develop, which seems totally unfair, since the rest of the world apparently outgrows allergies with age.
Somehow, I managed to avoid most of the pollen issues that everyone seems to have in this area for my first three springtimes. Unfortunately, this year, it's getting to me. I'm having a hard time telling, though, if it's true allergies, or just due to the ridiculous levels of pollen in the air. Every morning, my red car looks yellow. And I've washed it twice in the last week.
In any case, my eyes are so itchy tonight that I can barely keep them open, so I'll be retiring now to listen to audiobooks and knit some dishcloths (because I can - and will - literally knit those with my eyes closed), and I'll try not to rub my eyes too much.
Man, if only I didn't spend my days working with eyes and knowing how bad it is to rub at them!
Day 5:
Section A: 10/10 rows complete
Section B: 62/90 rows complete
Section C: 0/111 rows complete
Section D: 0/90 rows complete
Section E: 0/10 rows
Balls of yarn used up: 2
Total length: 10.5 inches
Percentage complete: 23%
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