For My New Friend

This post is for Josephine. No pictures to post, but a post none the less.
Last weekend I traveled for the first time in my life not only to a neighboring state, but throught Wisconsin into Minnesota, for a knitting seminar. Sweetheart Knitting seminar in Fridley, MN. I met several knitters (duh) and had a wonderful two days of learning more machine knitting techiques.
I enjoyed all three of the demonstrators; Marcia Hauser, Helen Griffiths and Michael Becker.
I'm still slow to get motiviated, but, I took Jane for a walk this afternoon and was inspired. I remembered that I need to make myself a scarf and gloves or mitts to go with my winter coat. I would like to make a sign for my business. Tony's socks are nearly done but I don't care for the bind off nor the afterthought heel and both will be reworked before he can wear them.
Healthwise, I've been keeping a food journal--new thing for me. I eat a lot. Portion size is an issue for me.
I'm now in the 21st century--got cell phones last week too! And as soon as I figure out how to post a blog from my 'smartphone', you'll be the first to know!

More Than 7 Post this Year

So, I'm just gonna rattle on about nothing. We got some weather last night. After a week of spring time temps and all the snow melting we got about 6 inches of wet snow last night. We really need the snow for the economy. It brings skiers and snowmobilers to the area. Since most of our economy is based on tourism the snow is much appreciated. Thanks Mother Nature!
R is headed back to college this weekend. I'll miss her again. She monitors my eating habits, she's a good mom for me.
I'm trying a new doctor next week. I'm tired of the pill pushing MD's I've been seeing. Lately they haven't even looked at me, just my numbers in my file. How impersonal. I've been suffering with a numb thumb and discomfort in my upper back for three years. I did PT for a year with some relief. The only other suggestion was surgery. I think there are less invasive ways for treatment. That, and the only other thing the MD's are concerned with are some skin tags I've developed so they all think I should have a colonoscopy, to see if I have colon polyps; who cares if there are no other symptoms! I'm 44 with no other symptoms, they just want to poke around and haven't listened to me at all.
Knitting-wise I finished a UFO that's been floating around for months. R and I dyed the last of my Bare from KnitPicks and I started T's socks to match his tractors. R is my first daughter to learn to knit!

Thoughts for 2008

I'm feeling purple today. And ambitious. I need to start selling my stuff and I'm going to start here.
This is my plan--post weekly several items for sale, crafted by ME. I also told a friend I would like to write one pattern per month. My personal resolution is to make or buy a new outfit per month. Sounds like I will busy!
Look here soon for updates.