Hello new friend!

Yesterday I got a new friend.

He's based on this drawing from my good friend Bret. (Check out his book! I'm excited for a collection of his car paintings, they're gorgeous!)


I love him! I think he's so cute. Debating whether or not I should name him.


I've also been crocheting. Kitty has been my unfortunate quality tester for baby hats.

"I'm Link. And I hate you."


Ooooh apparently, this is my 299th post. I think I should do something special for 300! Hmm maybe a contest. We'll have to see :) Oh! And I put up a post about Afterthought heels over on TWIK.

Goodbye, old friend

About 9 years ago, I bought myself an ergonomic keyboard for work. Everyone else hated it, and supervisors would refuse to take escalated calls at my desk unless I typed for them. But I loved it.
Sadly, today as I was having a conversation on our internal message service, suddenly the f, h, k, o, 7,8,9 and left shift & control stopped working.
I tried cleaning it out, and rebooting but nothing worked. Sadly, my keyboard is dead.

(check out the adapter so I could use a USB port)
Fortunately my boss had a newer model ergonomic keyboard in one of her cabinet drawers she let me have, so I wasn't down for long. But it's not the same :(



In other news, certain someones seem to be getting along better. Or at least tolerating eachother.

This weekend.


Last night.




And today when I got home: Mutual Sniffage!


I hope everyone is well. I hope to have something neat to show off pretty soon!

TWIK Update

Just a little note to say I've posted a bag review over on The Week in Knit. I hope everyone's having a good summer. It's almost over!

My new shoes

While we were on vacation, I picked up some new shoes!


The ones on the left were really nice, but once I purchased the ones on the right - it was all over. I haven't worn another pair of shoes since then, except when wearing my black or gray pants.

For some reason, this last week at work EVERYONE has been commenting on them!



"Those are so cute! But are they comfortable?"
"Yes, they're the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned"
"Wait... are those... Crocs?!"
Yes folks, they're crocs. Not those cloggy ones that make your feet stink (no offense to anyone who loves them). High heels but comfy!


I liked them so much I ordered the exact same style in black.



Don't even ask how I took that picture.

So, as a PSA, here is where you can order them, or you can check Amazon or Zappos

Posting this to facebook so all my coworkers can see ;)
Other than wearing cute shoes, I've been playing with crocheting. Doing a scarf and some washcloths.

Right... sorry

I've been a bit distracted. And Sue - YES! I have been making some progress on my Chorwars! I've behaved with my yarn diet, only buying 1 skein of yarn while I was on Vacation!

Speaking of Vacation, that's where I was for a week. I went to visit my parents, and then for 3 lovely days my mom, my sister and I went to the beach.

We stayed in a beautiful home belonging to one of mom's co-workers.





I've also picked up crocheting! Mom taught me while we were at the beach. I've got my first FO.


A bullet-proof wonky Kitty bed. But I've gotten better with my edges and also did a washcloth.
It's for my cousin who is getting married! I love how well the colors match the RSVP card (you'll have to trust me).

After my vacation I haven't been on the computer as much. I've even blocked some of my facebook games! Sam and I are focusing on eating better and working out some. I'm excited because where I work is building an on-site gym!! Woohoo!