I'm Still Alive

It certainly wasn't my intention to go AWOL after my last post. It's been sort of a busy month. Pus, Inertia has taken up residence in this household. I'm trying to evict her but it's a hard, long slog. Compounded with feeling a little blue from time to time.

So, last time I'd posted that Hubby got a very nice job and would be starting soon. So far, things are going fabulously for him. I've posted a picture of what it's like where Global Company is based. Nice one, eh? Good co-workers, a good long-term plan to grow and move up professionally, an intellectually simulating environment, great benefits. Just what he needed. I'm really glad for him, considering not-so-good working environments he's been through during the past 4 or 5 years.

What was I working on during October? Oh, sleeve #3 and #4 for the hybrid sweater. These turned out to be just the right length and width - I just need to knit 4 or 5 row for #4 and then I can join to the body. Socks for Socktober? Well, I didn't get to finish these, thanks to Inertia. :-(

I've gone back to the Mendocino cardigan and finished the left front. Now I have sleeve #1 and #2 on the needles. Better to get both of these done at once, eh? And I started up a new shawl because I need something for Global Company's holiday party. I already have a nice long black skirt that's just been worn once (we don't get out much because we don't know rich people who throw swanky parties); I just need to pick up a nice formal wear shirt (with the holiday season coming up soon, that hopefully won't be so hard to find). I'm thinking about dark green, which should go well with the dark purple yarn from Kiparoo Farm that I'm using for the shawl. I'm using Wanda's Flowers Shawl from "Wrapped in Comfort: Knitted Lace Shawls" by Alison Jeppson Hyde (who graciously signed my copy at Stitches East even though her book signing event wasn't due till the next day.

I'll try not to be a stranger around here again . . .