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October 29, 2007
It only looks like I've been slacking...
...but I really haven't. Thursday, I had my wisdom teeth out and things didn't go to plan. The dentist said it was one of the most difficult extractions he's had. My nerves were exposed during the surgery and due to that, I should regain feeling to my chin and lower lip in about a month. The pain and swelling have gone down quite a bit, but it's still very difficult to eat anything solid. So far I've had a few wheat crackers and 1 1/2 pancakes. Thursday was really bad as I couldn't keep my pain meds down, and only slept for 3 hours at a time. Now the doctor has ordered me off work for the week.
I was recouped enough to see Tori Amos last night at the Palace. WOW. Keep in mind, this was my 9th Tori show, but I have to say it was the best! Kirstie treated Arida and me to 3rd row center seats. It was just awesome!
But now I guess I should talk about knitting. Like that sweater. The one that I've been working on forever! The one that is DONE! (excluding some minor ends that need to be woven in.) I'm so proud of it. The sleeves are a bit long, but it fits and looks awesome.
I'll take a better pic while wearing it once the swelling goes down. I'm so proud of it. I really am. And if you love it, and are on Ravelry, so me some love and add it to your favorites. Please? Now I've cast on the Frost Flower and Leaves shawl from A Gathering of Lace. It's knit on size 6 needles and I'm using KnitPicks Shadow in the color Sunset. NINE skeins of Sunset. It's going to be HUGE, I know. And it's going to take forever to knit. Here's what I've done so far:
In other lace related news, I ordered The Princess Shawl pattern. With shipping, it was $51.00 but it's going to be so worth it. I'll get years of knitting joy and frustration from that purchase. I also ordered two sock spinning kits from Dyepot.com. I'd admired the colors for a while and once there were on sale, I had to jump at the chance. They include about 5 oz of superwash wool and 2.5 oz of tussah silk.
The first is called Science Fiction.
The other is Fallish.
That's about all I have for now. Lexington was a blast, and if you want to read about it, check out Dana's blog and see what sort of trouble we got ourselves into!
Posted by Holly at October 29, 2007 10:17 PM
Comments
Yoo Hoo! I thought I was being a bad blogger. You really suck.
Posted by: Sonya at December 10, 2007 12:57 PM
Are you ok? It's been a while since you've posted... I'm concerned about you.
Posted by: Dana at November 9, 2007 06:33 PM
I'm so sorry your wisdom teeth went crazy! It's never fun, but DANG! and your sweater looks fantastic! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Stacy H at October 31, 2007 04:11 PM
If you think the sweater is great here.....You should see it in person!
Posted by: Sonya at October 31, 2007 08:58 AM
hurrah!!!!!!!! the sweater looks cool!! I want to see a pic of it ON you!
Posted by: Lora at October 31, 2007 07:36 AM
Bless you heart!!!! The sweater is awesome, it is in my favs. And the lace project is going to be gorgeous. You like the lengthy projects don't you? :)
Posted by: Peggy at October 30, 2007 03:19 PM
Your sweater is amazing!!! I'm so jealous you went to the Tori Amos concert! Sorry to hear about your teeth...hope you feel better soon :)
Posted by: tabbyj at October 30, 2007 10:36 AM
What a great sweater! Pretty fiber too.
Posted by: Lauren at October 30, 2007 09:46 AM