Work is being definitely odd this week. Last week, too, come to think of it. We seem to be being both very efficient and very unprepared. One show being installed on our mainstage, one in tech in our studio, and one on the road is keeping us pretty busy. Not to mention preparing for several other shows to boot. However I’ve still found time to keep plugging away on the sock, and to think about the next few projects. In fact, with all the riding around in trucks I did yesterday, I put on almost two whole inches, while at work! Poor me, huh?

Hmm, I did promise to talk about Knitting Rules by the Yarn Harlot, didn’t I. What to say? It’s as much fun to read as her blog is, that’s for damn sure. Several sections had me laughing so hard I had to stop reading for a while. I have to say that I agree with her about hats being better beginners projects than scarves. the finished-project payoff comes so much sooner that the buzz is enough to cement a real knitter firmly in the habit, instead of the miles of stockinette of a scarf. Scarves bore me to tears, honestly. But the book is definitely worth reading. The insert pages of top ten reasons are placed a little strangely mid-section, but I got around that by reading the section, and then going back to the insert. She’s got some pretty good basic recipes for hats and socks, too. I need to try her heel recipe- I’ve only mastered the short row heel thus far, and I feel like I need to expand my range.

Hmm… My reviews could use some work. Oh well.

I put in my vacation request today. It’s pretty much already approved so I’m not worried. Just a formality. but wow, am I ever looking forward to it. I’m going to boston to visit with my good friend and sometimes quest-mate Mookie. Who is awesome. I hope we get to hit some of the cool yarn stores I keep hearing about. I have also been promised amazing food and comic books. The week will culminate with Anime Boston, so I get the best of everything! I am already counting the days till the end of May.