I know it has been a while since I last posted. It was a really rough week and I didn’t want to post when the only thing I could say is "my job sucks ass". I even updated my resume and reactivated my profile on Monster. It is that bad. I have to force myself to go to work each morning. As I’d rather leave on my own terms and not be escorted to the door (not sure who is reading this thing), I’ll leave it at that.
It is now the weekend and it has been a good one at that. Yesterday involved one of the semi-regular trips to the local Ikea in Paramus. I wanted a new Billy bookshelf for my room to store the ever growing book collection. While I was wandering around the store with mom and the twins, I picked a new chair for my room. The rocker is now in Kat’s room and I have this…
Please ignore the bags between the chair and the table. Those hold the yarn for the slogging projects including the Miter blanket and a Moderne Log Cabin blanket. Not sure how far either are going to go. Not pictured is the matching ottoman for the chair. I can spin from this baby and boy-oh-boy is it comfy. I spent last evening either curled up in it knitting (Ribby Shell from Habu Bamboo) or spinning some 90’s merino on Juno to ply with the Grafton batt I’ve already finished. You can see one of the finished bobbins on Mr. Plyer next to the chair.
Other knitting projects are Spring Things. I’m on the 13th repeat of chart A. While it calls for 13 repeats, I think I might just go for a few extra and make the shawl a little bigger to accommodate the less stretchy silk.
I finished the first of the knee socks in the Silkie. LOVE that yarn! I started the second sock Thursday morning on the train. Took me just under a week to finish the first sock and I’m well into the second now. I’ve hit the second of 6 increases this afternoon at the movie theatre.
Today marked the first experience of going to the movies for the twins. The folks and I took them to an 11:15 showing of Shrek the Third. It was cute and the twins enjoyed it as well. They were really good and surprised me with their ability to sit still and watch it. They just spent a bit outside digging with Pop and are unwinding with a little spongebob before nap.
Craft on!
11 responses so far ↓
1 Chris // May 20, 2007 at 5:31 pm
So sorry to hear of the job dissatisfaction. I hope something good comes your way soon.
2 --Deb // May 20, 2007 at 5:58 pm
That chair definitely looks easier to spin from than a rocking chair. I mean, I love rocking chairs, but they don’t seem the most practical thing for spinning! And, the first movie-theater experience? That’s huge! I love how you made sure the kids were outnumbered by the adults, too . . . good thinking. They look very sweet playing there, too. The job thing? Sorry to hear that….
3 Kim // May 20, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Shrek 3 is an excellent choice for a first movie! Congrats to Kat and Alex! Nice chair too. Did you get the Billy bookcase too?
4 Paige // May 21, 2007 at 8:03 am
Risa,
Hang in there at work! It sucks when the job sucks. But no money sucks even more.
Paige
5 Nancy // May 21, 2007 at 10:55 am
Sorry about the job. It sucks when a place where you spend so many hours in a week isn’t a happy place.
I’m glad the twins enjoyed the movie. Ian is still not a movie fan. I told him we’re going to see Shrek on Monday and he is not thrilled at all. The last movie he saw was Night at the Museum and he loved it but getting him to go is a pain.
6 Dorre // May 21, 2007 at 12:11 pm
ooh so sorry about sucky job stuff… the chair looks great for spinning (comfy too) Taking the little people to the movies was very brave (even though the adults did outnumber them)glad they had fun
7 Jessica // May 21, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Sorry to hear work is being such a pain. That’s never fun. On the good side, a trip to IKEA is always a good thing! Love the chair! And your new sock is looking great!
8 Claudia // May 21, 2007 at 9:42 pm
That is one snazzy chair!
And your kids are so grown and cute!!!
9 Claudia // May 21, 2007 at 9:42 pm
And you’re tagged!
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10 Lizzy B // May 22, 2007 at 9:47 am
I love those chairs! My best friend had one in her apartment before she bought a house and it was actually known by eveyone as Liz’s chair because I always sat in it when I visited her!
I nearly bought it from her when she moved to Missouri but I decided against it. (Max wouldn’t fit in it with me and that is a serious consideration when looking at furniture now! 
I’m so glad the kids enjoyed the film. That’s wonderful! I’m not surprised that they were good though. You’ve got great kids.
Hrm. I guess things didn’t work out the way you were hoping when we were talking at MDS&W? In that case, yeah, putting out the feelers is a really good idea. Good luck!
11 Ina // May 22, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Sorry about the work blues. It sounds systemic, not personal, if that’s any consolation.
The twins look (deceptively?) pensive and decidedly like children rather than toddlers. The sock looks fab. The red chair looks cheery in its corner - long may it serve!