You never really know a person

Honestly, if there was one thing I regret about my grandfather's death, you could say that it could be partly because I never really knew that much about him. I read a blog post by my uncle, correctly known as a family friend. It was a lovely story, and by reading it, I feel like I have to admit it.

http://themaindesk.blogspot.com/2009/01/ending.html

I wish there was more I could say, but having a cold makes my head all fuzzy. Also have to study for exams.

I blame the schools

Yes, school is the #1 excuse for lack of knitting and blogging.

Exams for my high school next week. Holy crap. Grade 11 sucks. I'm pulling crams since I have Chem and Bio, dubbed challenging subjects, and then English, aka weakest subject. Essays are so BS. Unfortunately, I'm buried under due assignments. One of which I'm finding it painful NOT to procrastinate on.

But then I'll be over for the first sem, and be relaxing during the second. I have History, Fashion, Math, and Art, and I love them all. =]

Also, I've been running around like crazy since I had to do a few things in preparation for my late grandfather's funeral. I was given the daunting task of singing in public. Not that I don't like it, it's that the way I'm told to do it is quite unpleasant.

Overall, I have no time to knit. Or for that matter live. Oh well. Here's hoping I pass.

Oh, life, take me round

Last Wednesday, my grandfather took a turn for the worse. This Monday, he passed on. God, I'm not the best religious person out there, but do what you can for him. He was a good person. I thank you for letting him go peacefully, and I hope you can take care of him for however long it maybe. Thanks.

That being said, I'm not entirely happy nor sad about his death. I'm glad he went peacefully and was comforted by family and good people before he left, but the sadness that occurs afterward is quite unpleasant. There's a more sober, serious air about and it's a bit too reserved for me. Also, I wished I could have known him a little better and I really for my grandmother.

Moving on to less important matters, my father and I are on edgy terms. He's still being a jerkbutt, and I'm still putting a stance. He kept bothering after he knew I was on willing speaking terms with him, so I shove a piece of ice down his shirt. He put one in my shorts when I turned around. You can't let have that, can you? I'm still pretty pissed.

I've just Youtube'd a bunch of spinning and dyeing tutorials today and yesterday. I am now very dead set on trying to dye and spin. Errrr. . . I used to be an anime nerd. What the hell is happening?

It's late but, things I want to do this year regarding knitting and the like:

1. GET A JOB! (How else can I fund my addiction?)
2. Learn more cables and lace
3. Make a sweater for littlest brother and myself
4. A jumper, and blouse for myself
5. Learn to dye and spin
6. Design patterns

Education-wise and future and other stuff:

1. Do my homework for once
2. Actually sew my clothing designs
3. Start on webcomic
4. Develop better cleaning habits/skills.

Till next time.

As promised

My dad was being a total jerk a few minutes before this and I totally hit him. Ballsy, I tell you. I think I'm insane, but then again what he did seriously warranted it. Don't do this at home, kiddies.

Okay, more pictures. Lovely, eh?



WIPS and first finished project of the year. Grey mittens are Bella's Mittens made for a friend, but unfinished since I ran out of yarn for the thumb. LAME. Purple hat is Big Blue Beret, only purple. I learned how pompom handicapped I actually am. Sad. Last, red sock is Baudelaire. It's really pretty, but I've kind of gotten bored of it.



Stash! It's small, but I love it. It's mostly from last year with a sheeeetload of cheap acrylic, but it's useful in the event of emergencies. Plus, I can still go out and buy more when I get a project.



Now, here's the good stuff. Two hanks of Manos del Uraguay wool, Malabrigo Hand painted Thick & Thin, and that last one I keep forgetting but it's so lovely and green. If anybody is reading this, give me some pattern suggestions so I can knit them up and buy more.

Anywho, I've really got to get studying for my Chem test tommorow. IT'S ALREADY 7:30!! I'll be back since I need to scheme for my new goal of World Domination With Knitting aka, Knit Fame.

NOT AWESOME!!

I'm irked. What. The. Heck.



So, I started the hat a friend of mine requested. Look. Innocent looking, eh? Crappy magic loop attempt, huh? Look again.



WHAT IS THAT? A HUGE BONKING HOLE? This and the fact that my stitches are too loose because of knitting with a longer circular has pissed me off. PISSED, I TELL YOU!



I frogged it. You happy now, stupid UFO knit?



My work space. Hehe. I think I'll go buy DPNS. They're more friendly. ILU DPNS!

I know, I'm horrible

I'm such a terrible liar. Well, not really. I'm actually quite a fantabulous liar. I lie with such ridiculous ease, it's almost like breathing. I'm such a bad daughter/sibling/niece/student.

Anyways, I said I would have my stash and UFOs posted last week, but life is really, really cruel. Life and various other things come up. So. Not. Awesome.

Wednesday, my grandfather took a turn for the worse. Infact, my family fears he might croak this week. I, more of an optimist, am looking out for the brief sign he might actually pull through. Before his arthritis kicked, my grandpa was pretty darn healthy.

Also, I had a last minute procrastinated project. It was an independent study unit thing worth 30%. I'm pretty sure it was mediocre and I only managed a 70%. Har har.

Moving on to the topic of my knitting, I managed to finish a the hat I started last Saturday while trying to avoid my project. Oh yeah. I also watched Wool 100%. It was random. I admit it was cute, uplifting, and thought-provoking, BUT IT WAS JUST REALLY HARD TO TAKE IN. Not in the "You're so stupid" kind of way, but the WTF? kind. Still good.

I'm looking for my scissors again. I just found the damn things, and now my room has swallowed it up. I was looking for it while cleaning, and I'm kinda mad. If only I had a skein of Manos de Uraguay everytime I lost them. I also had a near scare of loosing my size 4 dpns.

Can anyone explain to me this whole cashmere coveting? I'm wonder what's so magic about. Is it that soft?

I'll be back with a pattern of the cowl, but if you're an intermediate beginner, you've already figured it out.

picture tiem, yes?

Hell yeahs. I have my laptop back for the time being, so pictures are a go. Although, my ever useless brother seems to have loaded a virus or something of the like that I can't seem to get rid of. Crap.

Instead of finishing the book I need to read for my super demanding English class, enjoy pictures with narration.



I was really sad to give this cowl to my aunt as a gift. It was so pretty and squishy and warm and soft. I blocked it, but lost all it's hold.




Made a pink version for my other aunt. Also modeled by me is the fleece bunny hat I made for my absolute soulBFF. She totally deserved it.




Lastly, a Slouchy Copy Cat Hat for my mama. With less slouch! Though, it turned out she wanted more slouch. Irony. Ignore how tired I am in this. I pretty sure it was 4am when I finished it.

I have more craptastic things to show you, but it's too dark to give pictures without resorting to flash. Will post tomorrow so you don't have to cringe at the gross glare. It's sad the only real good place for taking pictures in my house(more correctly, parents') is the bathroom.

Btw, if you haven't watch Dr. Horrible yet, GO WATCH IT NOW. It's soo awesome.