My spoon's too big!

So I didn't get to make a end of year post to wish everyone an awesome new year cause I was a getting ready for a trip to Texas.

side note: if you're going to drive the day after New Year's celebrations, probably not the best idea to stay up till 5 am with everyone. Though it was well worth it cause my friends are made of awesome-sauce.

Texas was long and cold and a bit stressful at times, but I had Ashlee and Susan with me to keep from going completely mad as a hatter. I'd have pictures but I had to sell my baby (still heartbroken over it but it has a good home with one of my friends who I know will treat Westley good...yes I named my camera, don't tell anyone) But we've been on a disposable camera kick for a while, which is pretty fun in itself, so they're all currently trapped in an ancient plastic box called Polaroid.

Non-sequitur time!
Goals. I kinda have them. I have lists at least.
Books. I read them....
I finished off 2009 with a grand total of 37 books read. Not bad. I will reach 50 this year. I pinky swear.
Crafting. I will be doing oh so much more of it. I would love to be able to put up a new item in my store every week or every two weeks, though how to achieve this without a camera is the current mystery.
I will finally finish my Doctor Who scarf. And a sweater I can wear and not feel frumpy and uncomfortable in. And socks. I know, knitters shake their head at me in shame. But no more!

Remember that writing degree? Still have it. Should probably put it to good use.
Money money money...must be funny...in a rich man's world. Yeah. Pretty self explanatory. I need to get that in order. Stat.
There's a lot more goals and things I need to take care of/do/complete/etcetera etcetera but this'll do for now. No need to overwhelm myself one week into 2010.

Anyone else? I love knowing that other people make lists in their heads too. Makes me feel less neurotic.

books books and etsy

Firstly, thinking of joining and Etsy team. Not sure which one, but it will be happening. Oh, yes, it...hopefully...probably will. Suggestions welcome.

Book update!!
Finished Fahrenheit 491, pretty great read. It's been so long since I first meant to read it that I made up in my head what would happen in it and it was a lot different(essentially I thought it was 1984 with books and better organizational skills on the revolutionaries side). But I liked it more the way it is.
Also finished Lady Susan and The Watsons by Jane Austen. Should they count as two books or one(they're in a set along with Sandition which I'm starting soon)? Only Lady Susan is actually completed(novella). We'll see.
Just Started The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie. It's been a while Ms. Christie. Classics, banned and Christie...I feel like I'm in high school all over again.

Yes, I know, I will have those patterns and new items up so soon. I promise. No more procrastinating. Well, maybe a little, but I'm setting schedules and deadlines and all sorts of other adult-like things for myself.

Also, anyone know a good way to dye cotton shoes? I'm embarking on a non-knitting/crochet craft and don't wanna frak it up.

fairytales, time travel....and pumpkins

Last of my "old new" things. And finally gonna start unraveling old sweaters and things for yarn and resewing old clothes. I'm pretty excited about it.

Snow White Scarf


Time Traveler Scarf
Calling it that cause it was my first attempt to crochet a vertical stripe scarf and I made it 10 feet long by accident. I blame my sister, she said I couldn't use myself as a guide for length since I'm short, so I made it longer than it really needed to be. I think the Doctor would approve though.

I'm going to a pumpkin carving party today! I know, complete non-sequitur, but I've only ever carved a, yes singular, pumpkin and it was a sort of fail pumpkin. It's BOYP. Pumpkins, knives and drinking. The makings of an awesome Sunday afternoon.