The last couple of days have been getting better and better. ¬†Its been like the clouds parting and the sun shining through. ¬†A few days ago, there was just glimmers of sun here and there. ¬†Today is nothing but sunshine! ¬†My headache is pretty much gone. ¬†There are still after images of sorts when it threatens, but worlds better than it has been. ¬†Sadly, a multiday headache is not something new for me. ¬†I’ve battled them since I hit my head in a car accident when I was 8. ¬†Again, I thank everyone for their commiseration, suggestion and support. ¬†It was much appreciated.
Moving along…Kat wore her new socks this morning. ¬†
Not sure what is up with the look on her face. ¬†I think she was confused as to why I was taking her picture in the car this morning. ¬†She doesn’t quite get the whole mommy blogging knitting thing yet. ¬†She will 
And now for the regular update on T&C. ¬†I’ve finished 16 of 24 stitch increases on the first sleeve. ¬†Its progressing nicely and I should have the sleeve done before too much longer. ¬†Sorry for the crappy photo, but I took it quickly on the ferry this morning (which mind you was redirected to the World Financial Center since Pier 11-Wall Street was closed entirely. ¬†Some bullshit about the UN. ¬†I hear rumors that W was coming in and they closed the harbor. ¬†Give me another reason to hate the idiot. ¬†I got a nice long walk across the island. ¬†I couldn’t have gotten further from my office without going uptown on the freakin ferry!.. but I digress)
Finally, I’m so in love with my new bag. ¬†I ordered a Swift by Tom Bihn and it arrived on Monday. ¬†Here’s a shot of the outside (with iMac in the background 
I got the crimson/black in the ballistic nylon. ¬† I’ve got all my daily needs easily packed into this thing. ¬†The straps are long enough to sit comfortably on the shoulder over a coat, though I haven’t tried that yet. ¬†Even with all that’s packed into it, it doesn’t weigh a ton. ¬†Not exactly sure why. ¬†I had the same crap in my Lady B and it nearly dragged me down. ¬†With this I’m tempted to toss in a book or two.
Cool bag.
Not sure how much knitting I’ll get done tonight as I picked up the new Batman Lego videogame at lunch today. ¬†Mom and I have played the Star Wars and Indy versions and loved those so I have no doubt this will become a pretty big time suck for us.
Craft on!
13 responses so far ↓
1 Danielle // Sep 24, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Oh, I love the bag!
2 Harriet // Sep 24, 2008 at 6:13 pm
I love the bag! You are *so* going to have T&C done for Rhinebeck.
3 --Deb // Sep 24, 2008 at 6:15 pm
SO glad the headache is finally gone, and I love the look on Kat’s face. And, well, duh, of course it’s a great bag….
4 Daniele // Sep 24, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Love the Maryjanes with the new socks! Too cute. And you are going strong on T&C as well. Seems back to normal to me.
Oh, and you and Mom and Batman Lego! You go girl!
5 Kelli // Sep 24, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Take a break and enjoy the game. You are so ahead of yourself with the cardi. (May the knitting fates continue to smile on you). ~ksp
6 Dorre // Sep 24, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Glad you are feeling better. T&C is looking great. I have been wondering about the swift bag.
7 Deborah // Sep 25, 2008 at 7:43 am
Glad to hear you are feeling better. Those headaches are tough to deal with. You are cruising on T&C. You’ll be done way before the big day. Love that bag!
8 Jessica // Sep 25, 2008 at 10:31 am
Glad you’re feeling better!
9 Kim // Sep 25, 2008 at 10:43 am
So glad to hear that the headache has finally gone away. That is such a nice bag! You may be more of a bag ho than I am.
I was absolutely furious yesterday morning about shutting down the east river. I made a bunch of phone calls and ranted and raved about lack of information and customer service and how dare the effing President (and Grandpa McCain and Caribou Barbie) disrupt the schedules of thousands of Wall Street area workers, blah blah blah.
10 Elsie // Sep 25, 2008 at 10:53 am
I’m glad your headache is finally gone and I do think stress makes things so much worse. Kat’s socks are so cute!
11 JessaLu // Sep 25, 2008 at 11:09 am
I’m glad you are headache-free again! Yay!
You are totally going to finish that sweater in time – I’m a bit jealous. ;o) I’m *really* jealous of that bag! I’m going to have to save up for one. ;op
12 Heidi // Sep 25, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Tom Bihn rocks! I have several of his bags – the Lux (which is the predecessor to the Swift), Utility Tote, small Cafe, medium Cafe, and a bunch of the little pouches. I’ve been to the factory and showroom, too – very cool!
Glad you are feeling better!
13 Nancy // Sep 25, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Your new bag is fabulous :0) Glad you’re feeling better and keep rockin’ on T&C!