I got some really awesome stuff this year for the holidays, even though the gift giving was a bit subdued this year. Emily got me my favorite knitting gift ever!
I managed to open it totally the wrong way, so first I got to the single skein of Koigu, and while it's pretty, I was wondering what exactly I was supposed to do with one skein of the stuff. Then I got to the rolled up ball and was really confused.. But after finding the started sock, it all made sense! No more poking holes through my GoKnit bag, through my purses, into my legs - and it's pretty too!
While I was in Vermont, we stopped at a yarn shop, and I picked up two items:
Wee little circular needles to knit a sock on? This may go horribly wrong, but since I'd never seen them before, I decided to give it a try. I was also hoping to find some local yarn, but they were sold out, so instead I finally got the Malabrigo sock that I've been lusting after for months now.
Even though I had vowed not to cast on anything new until I finish a few things, I may have to pick a pattern and try out the new yarn and needles..
I also got some fun makeup (not that I needed more).
More nailpolish, which I actually had been meaning to pick up for some time now. My current favorite is the blue, even though I haven't worn blue nailpolish since high school!
I also got some super cute little lipglosses, which smell fantastic and have tiny mirrors on them that are actually usable.
We had a bake-off at my office just before the holidays, and I tied for 2nd place with my ginger molasses cookies. I finally got around to using the gift card that I was given as a prize, and went over to my nearest MAC counter on Friday.
Bright? Hell yes. But I've finally found the lip color I've been looking for, and am so smitten with that lipstick that I'm going to have to buy a backup. (Damn limited edition color!) Really though, if anyone else is looking for a coral lipstick, this stuff is amazing, and it wears really well. Just don't buy it all before I get to pick another one up, okay?
And... this is the last picture, I promise, but I really think my engagement ring is perfect. I truly wasn't expecting it - 2008 was not an easy year for us, and at one point I was convinced we were heading for a breakup. Even knowing that my mom and best friend were in on whatever the boy was planning, once we got to our romantic destination, I thought that was the end of the surprise.
I think 2009 is going to be an awesome year. =)
While I was in Vermont, we stopped at a yarn shop, and I picked up two items:
I also got some fun makeup (not that I needed more).
I also got some super cute little lipglosses, which smell fantastic and have tiny mirrors on them that are actually usable.
We had a bake-off at my office just before the holidays, and I tied for 2nd place with my ginger molasses cookies. I finally got around to using the gift card that I was given as a prize, and went over to my nearest MAC counter on Friday.
And... this is the last picture, I promise, but I really think my engagement ring is perfect. I truly wasn't expecting it - 2008 was not an easy year for us, and at one point I was convinced we were heading for a breakup. Even knowing that my mom and best friend were in on whatever the boy was planning, once we got to our romantic destination, I thought that was the end of the surprise.
Boring, eh? Everyone does these, though this is my first. Apparently I did not knit nearly as much as I thought I had this year!
I hope to have something to show for 2009 fairly soon, as I have some things that are pretty close to done.
And if anyone (other than me) wants to see pictures from how we ended 2008, they're posted here. Who knew I'd be the sort to get all sappy about a ring?
And if anyone (other than me) wants to see pictures from how we ended 2008, they're posted here. Who knew I'd be the sort to get all sappy about a ring?
