A Thanksgiving Of Sorts

I have checked for food allergies. I bought pumpkin pie, rolls, cranberry sauce, and sliced deli turkey. My kids at school have never had a thanksgiving dinner, so I am giving them one tomorrow.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's just a time for us to reflect on all the blessings in our lives. I have a lot to be thankful for and so I am taking this time to share this with my students.
However, they are more excited about the food than the meaning behind it. Oh well, you can't win them all.

Knitting Life Away

I have been trying to catch up on all kinds of stuff here! I have been working on Hey, Teach! Yesterday, I finished it!! Here it is with just it's button band done:Here it is with it's buttons sewed on and 100% done:

It came out so cute! I love the fit and the color. I did extend the body by two inches so that it would hang a little longer than the pattern said. I think I will wear it to work tomorrow with a black long sleeved shirt.

Now that my "big" project is done, I did want to start one or two of the projects that I bought yarn for a while ago. However, I have a little time this morning, so rather than casting on something new, I had the brainstorm to work on something that I haven't finished.

I have a few choices...

One is this sock:I do admit that I picked this up and worked on it about two weeks ago. I have FINALLY turned the heel and am now working on the gusset. This is sock one of two.

My next choice was my pink lace shawl that I have been working on forever:

This is the project that I really did want to work on.There's just one problem... I can't find my pattern!!!! I have no idea what I did with it. I have the book upstairs, but I had a photocopy of the lace chart in the bag with it. Now, the chart with all my row counts is MIA. I guess, I'll have to send out a search and rescue mission for it.

So, that brings us to my last choice:

Mystery Stole #4. I did pick this up again this morning. I have been kind of bad about working on this since I found out that when I get to clue #6 I have to put this half on a holder and start the whole thing again! Serves me right for losing the pink lace pattern. I'm hoping to tackle a few rows of this so that I can get closer to clue #5... I'm stuck on clue #4 right now. About 30 more rows and I'll graduate to #5. Woo-hoo!
It's a great day to sit inside and knit! I seem to be so busy every weekend, that sitting and knitting seems like a luxury today!

Extra Day Off

Today is a wonderful day! I get the day off! How have I been spending this glorious extra time? By sitting around sick (again!). Oh joy!
I knit a little bit, went with Hubby to his doctor appointment, knit some more, played some video games, and now I'm back to knit.
It's a very nice way to spend a day at home. It's very overcast and crappy looking today. I think I will knit some more.
Not very exciting today.

35 mins 42 seconds

That was my time for my race bright and early this morning!!! I DID IT!!! I ran the whole way and didn't stop for anything! I feel so awesome now and am thinking about doing the Turkey Trot in my hometown with my brother in a few weeks.
The best part is that I set a goal for myself, and I saw it though to the end! Yeah me!

My Faith In Humanity Has Been Restored

Everyday before I leave my house I put on my watch and my chain maille bracelet. My watch weights about a ton, and my bacelet a little less, so my arms are balanced out. I find comfort in their weight and balance.
However, I went shopping after school for a few things, and as I was driving home I realized that my right wrist seemed lighter and that my chain maille companion was no longer there. I admit to pulling a U-ie and rushing back to the last place I had been (Ok, I was also frantically searching my car, and calling the store at the same time). I reached the store with no traffic accidents and rushed around looking in every place that I had been.
This bracelet is worth a little something, but it has more sentimental value than anything. I made it last year as my birthday gift. Since I made it I have worn it everyday. Silly, I know, but I really like that bracelet.
I was not able to find it as I rushed around and the clerk asked me to leave my name and number in the event that it turned up.
So, back to the car, calling the next store that I had been in before this one. Driving over there to search their parking lot and the store. In my mad dash back to the next store, the clerk from the first store called me.
"Um, did your bracelet have an "S" shape clasp?"
"Yes!"
"Um, is it sliver?"
"YES!!"
"Um, I think I found it."
He indeed, did have my bracelet! Some kind soul found it and turned it in. THANK YOU!!!

Dear Kind Soul,
Thank you so much for returning my bracelet. It means a lot to me to have a total stranger help me in that small way. I know I will never know who you are, but your good deed has not gone unnoticed. Your kind action has restored my fading faith in people doing random acts of kindness.
Thank you again!!!
Sincerely,
Rabbit

I Can Do It!!!

Oh, I can so do this run thing! I went with a friend after school to run around her neighborhood. It's the first time that I run the full 5K!! Now that I know I can do it, I can run this whole race on Sunday!!! YEAH!!!! I feel great and I'm really proud of myself.

It's Go Time!

I did it! I registered for my first 5K!!! My race is on Sunday at 8:00 am. Ugh, for so early. I'm going to see this thing through to the end! I'm excited now!!
I plan on running outside tomorrow after school. I still have not run the full 3.1 miles, but I'm getting closer. As long as I finish this race, I'll be happy and be able to check it off my list of things to do!

Updates On Life

I feel like I haven't posted in forever! Life has gotten crazy busy here again, and I finally have a moment to catch my breathe!

Last weekend I got a call from Wrapknot to start our knit along. It was prefect because I was supposed to be finishing my dress for our evening outting (to the goth club!), but as hubby was sleeping, I couldn't sew. So, we cast on Hey, Teach! I've been trucking along on it this week. I love the color, and I did extend the bottom part so that it's a bit longer.

Here's how it looks so far:Wrapknot and I are meeting again tomorrow to work and talk and laugh some more. It's always fun to get together and knit! ^_^

In other news, my running is getting better. I did my first outside in public run today. I ran 3K or 2.something miles. I'm getting closer to my goal of 5K. However, the weather here is getting colder (35F /1C this a.m.) , but I was out there doing it! My friend walked the track while I ran. We are going again on Tuesday. I'm proud of myself for sticking with it. I even bought new running shoes...they make me look faster than I am! ^_^

Halloween was great! I made my dress and veil. Hubby wrapped up my black roses so I could be the Bride of Dracula. It was cool. The kids at school loved it. My shoes were the favorite. Here's me:Anyway, I'm going to try to post more, sooner rather that later! ^_^

Happy November!