Emily Victoria

My Knit Picks order came yesterday and I immediately started a Slytherin house scarf for Dino, using the old stripe pattern from the first movie. I nearly forgot how nice it is to knit with wool. I'm using Wool of the Andes of course, in Forest Heather and Dove Heather, and so far it's coming out rather lovely if I do say so myself:

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That's right folks, I've come to the bitter conclusion that with the psoriatic arthritis in my hands, I can't keep knitting the way I have. I'm tired of the pain and occasional numbness, I'm 24 I don't need that crap.

Therefore, I have decided to teach myself the Portuguese style knitting. It's supposedly easier on the hands and what not. Luckily there are plenty of videos on You Tube.

This is actually how my Greek grandmother used to knit, with the yarn around her neck for tensioning and she… Continue

Yes, I know, I technically have two, however, both are specifically designed to hold those huge skeins of cheap acrylic, which I am proud to say, don't use anymore. I basically got them cause they could hold a bunch of my knitting stuffs and they were cheap, as in purchased at the National Wholesale Liquidetors for less then 10 bucks each. Low and behold, the small "single skein" bag retails for about 20 dollars.

Anyway, I WANT A NEW BAG! A better bag, a nicer bag, one that is chic, not to big,… Continue

My baby is back... and I have to re train him. He got away with murder at Thomas' house. But I'll retrain him and I'm not too worried cause he'll be starting Early Head Start on Wednesday, it's basically pre-pre K, for the same company that I work for. The reality is the only thing I am worried about is him refusing to potty train he just doesn't want to do it. I will even let him sit in his wet clothes but he'll just take them off and stay naked, that's the other problem, he's a complete and ut… Continue

Dino has been away all summer with his Daddy, so Mommy can work full time. It has been difficult without my bitty baby, he's my everything. I do get to see him on weekends, which of course is the best, cause I can do all the fun things with him.

I'm not taking a vacation at all, the rest of the staff think I'm crazy, but the reality is I can't afford not to work for a week, my vacation is not paid. Second is, unlike most of them, I don't find my job stressful in the least. Because I make sure i… Continue