I've said without pause that I left a large chunk of my heart in NJ with Dad and that's why it aches every day, more so right after I return from visits to him... but when you think about it, it's bittersweet to realize that perhaps I didn't leave it, but instead he TOOK it for himself, and that my pain is now a little bit of warmth in his life. ( Read more... )

So I have to go out of town in the next few days. I had ordered a set of circular needles with interchangable tips, and so I have 2 tips of each major needle size. I miscalculated, and I actually need 4 tips of a certain size, and I only have 2 ( Read more... )

I've never read something that induced a panic attack in me..... until this second... Maybe when I calm down it won't be so bad....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born-Oppenheimer_approximation

I wish I knew someone in this Starbucks to hug.

I've been here for an hour this morning, and this sentence just refuses to make sense for me this early ( Read more... )

Burger King has Veggie Burgers. I can't remember the last time I was there, so I don't know how long they'v been on the menu or how popular they are. I think I was the only person ever to order them at the Burger King I went to ( Read more... )

A VERY Happy Samhain to all those who celebrate. You're in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful time of the year. :):)

And to everyone else, I hope you had a fantastic Halloween!

Joey and I celebrate our SEVENTH anniversary today as a couple. We're not married -- just dating.
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Here's the second part of the story, if you'd like:

http://journal.kodekitten.com/index.php?/archives/163-The-900-mile-trip-Part-II.html

Does anyone have experience with Knit Picks brand yarns? I got their catalog in the mail yesterday, and their prices really are irresistable (3 dollars a skein for supermarino). I'm currently knitting with an Artyarns supermarino and it's amazing. Could the Knit Picks compare?

Thank you.

Although I always mean to write a catch-up post, I realized that I had spent time writing a long account of my recent adventure. If you're interested, and it's ok if you're not, here's the first installment in the story of my weekend 2 weeks ago.

The 900 Mile Trip: Part I