Thursday, February 26, 2009

Bad Day at Work

Well, actually not a bad day at work, more like a bad day-end at work. Most of the day was actually pretty good. The bad part is that we had another round of layoffs at work this afternoon. Another 3 people were let go. Over the past year or so, this makes about 10 people who have been let go. Given the numbers reported in the news, this is small fry, but it is a big deal when there are only about 300 or so employees here. It is always sad and demoralizing to see your co-workers let go, especially when you know that everyone was working as hard as they could to prevent this.

It also doesn't help that this is probably not the end............


I'm gonna go bury my head in some knitting.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

This comming weekend

Yes, I know it is a bit early to talk about the weekend, but I just wanted everyone to know that Hercules Mulligan and My 3 Kilts are playing this Friday night a The Flying Shamrock in Goldsboro. The marquise and I will be there. If anyone else can make, you should. Its gonna be a great party.

Days 5, 6, 7

Day 5 sucked - I had another sinus headache in the morning. No exercising for me. (yes, I know I have a lot of sinus problems in the am. Been trying to figure it out, but haven't yet)

Day 6 - Good day. it is always nice when I can get up when I want and then exercise. I am sooo much happier. It also helps that it was a nice sunny morning and I was looking out over the creek at my Mom's.

Day 7 - Another good day.

So, all in all, I managed 5 outta 7 days. Not quite my goal but pretty good none-the-less.


I'm gonna try for another week. Don't worry, however, I won't bore y'all with a day by day account.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Day 4

Felt Much, Much better this morning than last morning. Got up and did my 30 minutes of exercising.

Just so y'all know, I am going up to VA this weekend, so I will not be able to post on Friday and Saturday. Don't worry, I promise to be good and do my time!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Day 3

The good news - I got up early today, like I am 'sposed to.

The bad news - I had such a sinus headache, the mere thought of doing any type of exercise caused my head to throb.

I did walk during my lunch hour, though. I know, I know, it is at best a consolation prize.

Tomorrow is another day!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Next Project

Here is a picture of my next project. It is a cardigan for one of my roommates. So far I have the front and back and just a couple of inches on the right sleeve. The body is a k3p1 rib pattern and the sleeves are all stockinette. The yarn is my old standby, Caron Simply Soft. Nice and easy. Once it is done, it should be one of those "go to " sweaters.


I didn't realize how long my loose ends were until I took this picture. It's a little embarrassing, kinda like walking around with your zipper half unzipped. I'll worry about them later.

Day 2

Another day down. Yippee! (I know, I say that a lot). I have discovered, well no, confirmed what I already knew: I really hate getting up early. Especially during the work week. It just sucks. But, hey, I managed it this morning. Only 5 more to go.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Day 1

Well, I managed to get up for day 1. It helped that I had the day off for President's Day. I did set my alarm for 7a, however. Yippee for me!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Exercise, it's not a dirty word.

Exercise, it's not a dirty word. At least that is what I have been telling myself. So far it really has not been working. Soooo, in an effort to "better" myself", I have made a promise to myself that I will get up each day next week a half hour early and do some type of exercise. It doesn't matter to much what I do (anything will be an improvement). I just have to get up and do something. It will probably be something like easy yoga positions and other stretching. If you can't guess, "out of shape" does not really do justice to my physical condition. Right now, I am only looking as far as the end of this week. I can make it through 7 days! I promise, however, no pictures.

If you haven't guessed, you all are gonna get day by day updates. Isn't that exciting?

Finished!

I finally finished the sweater for the Marquise's birthday (which was last week). It would have gone much quicker if I worked on one project at a time. Oh well. I am really, really happy with this sweater. The color is great and it looks good on her. The fit is almost perfect (just a tad long in the sleeve) Yippee!