Ch-ch-changes

Hello!

It's been a while since I posted anything....but quite a bit has been going on. As some of you know, I had unexpected surgery recently. I have been recovering quite well, and am feeling far better than I did before the surgery. It seems that colons are over-rated ;-)

I am planning to continue blogging, although I'm unsure whether I will be podcasting in the future. The blog will (hopefully) be updated at least once a week, and I'll have decent pictures here (one of my New Year's resolutions is to take proper pictures with a real camera for all my projects). I'll be updating on all my projects, not just the knitting. Starting New Year's Day, I'll be posting in this format. There will also be more cooking content to my posts: one of my Christmas presents will be getting quite a workout once it arrives next week!

Hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season, and have a great remainder of 2013.

Episode 114: Spinning Mojo!

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-------------Show Notes---------------
In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Sky Blue Colorway)
Elves Were In The Eggnogg Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled (Elves Were In The Eggnogg Colorway)

Dialysis:
Hot Time Summer In The City
Tropic of Cancer
Mad Dancing Faeries

Supply Room:
Yarn Swift plus other Knit Picks Goodies

Continuing Education:
I may be working on my Master's starting next summer.....stay tuned.

In Other News:
Apartment/House hunting is.....interesting.

Episode 113: Shortie

Here's Episode 113:


-----------------Show Notes----------------------
Discharged:
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici Sock (Spooky Colorway)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Sky Blue Colorway)
Samwise Socks in Miss Babs Yummy Sock (Dark Blue Teal Colorway)

Admitting:
The Elves Were In The Eggnogg Socks

Supply Room:
A couple things are coming my way, including a yarn swift!

Continuing Education:
Still loving the job. Love my patients. Finished comps this week, now for a few long stretches off. Looking forward to finding out my new schedule.

Medical News:
Not much. GI stuff has calmed down, only thing left are the joints....compression stockings help, but only when my wrist is strong enough to put them on.

In Other News:
Will has started classes and is loving it, we have fish babies, and are on the hunt for a new apartment.

Episode 112: Short Week

Here's Episode 112:

---------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Snuggly Monster Blankie Friend (Girl) in Berroco Comfort Chunky (Primary Red and Rosebud Colorways)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spooky Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside Shawl in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Bedford Sweater (not shown)

Admitting:
Samwise Socks (No, for real this time)

Continuing Education:
I love my job <3

Medical News:
A messed up batch of Humira was what caused the last flare. New batch is here with proper shipping, and I'm already feeling like myself again. Still dealing with joint pain, but should be back to spinning soon.

In Other News:
SAFF is up in the air right now. Waiting on my new schedule to (finally) come out :-/
If you're in the SoCal area and a baseball fan, be sure to go to the Dodgers vs. Giants game on Sept. 15th! Proceeds from the tickets go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America!

Episode 111: Good Week

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-----------------Show Notes------------------
In the OR:
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spooky Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside Shawl in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Girl) in Berroco Comfort Chunky (Rosebud and Primary Red Colorways)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)

Supply Room:
Knit Picks Stroll Tonal and Felici

Medical News:
Band-aid treatment working very well. Finally feeling like myself again. Probably starting additional treatment soon.

Continuing Education:
I love my job, and my coworkers :-)

In Other News:
Drawing for the Crohn's KAL (finally!)
Looking forward to SAFF!

Episode 110: Back from Hiatus!

Here's Episode 110:

------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Sir Knight Helmet in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Oxford Grey Colorway)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara (Peonies Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Hitchhiker in Knitty and Color Handspun (Ultrabright at Night Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spook Colorway)
Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)

Admitting:
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Boy)
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Girl)
Samwise Socks

Dialysis:
Nothing. Between the wrist and the ankles, nothing's getting spun.

Supply Room:
Addi Sock Rockets
Hiya-Hiya Interchangables
Berocco Comfort Chunky

Health News:
Flares suck. Especially when it's because your medication gets mishandled. That's kinda where I've been for the past few weeks....
On a happier note, we have an appointment with the high-risk OB-GYN next month. Already filling out homework and everything.

In Other News:
Work is awesome, even if I had to miss a week because of health stuff.
Yeah....mostly health stuff in the past few weeks. Not a whole lot of other stuff.

Episode 109: Happy Birthday!

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------------Show Notes-------------
In the OR:
Merry Socks (Not Shown)
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Sir Knight Helmet in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Oxford Grey Colorway)

Supply Room:
Viso Yarn (The Wild One Colorway) from Desert Vista Dyeworks
Pitch Pine Top (Old Appliances Colorway) from Highland Handmades
Undyed Merino and Hand-dyed BFL Roving (Aurora Borealis Colorway) from Unwind Yarn Company
Adorable Dalek Bag from Tangerine Designs

Dialysis:
I am a Tour de Fleece fail. That is all.

Medical News:
Done with the first week of Orientation, just one more week, then I get normal(ish) hours. This 5 days-a-week thing is killing me.

In Other News:
SSK was AMAZING. This whole weekend has been fantastic; thank you so much to everyone for the birthday wishes!
There's still another week to participate in the Crohn's KAL
Rainbow TGV KAL?

Episode 108: Rambling

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--------------Show Notes----------------
Discharged:
Not All Purple Newborn Hats in Bernat Baby Jacquards Florals (Petunia and Orange Blossom Colorways)
Basic Baby Hat in Sensations Cuddle and Cuddle Muffin (Turquoise and Blue/White/Gray Colorway)

In the OR:
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway) (Not Shown)

Admitting:
Bigger on the Inside Shawl
Sir Knight Helmet
TGV (High Speed Knitting)

Dialysis:
Tour de Fleece Fail....stupid ankle.
Loop Bump (Tropic of Cancer Colorway)

Supply Room:
Knit Picks Order
Chef's Tools Large Pouch Bag from GirlCaveBags

Medical News:
Yeah...I didn't tweak my ankle. Crohn's decided to mess with me some more. Oh well, at least we know the cause now.
Every time I think I couldn't love Will more, he manages to do or say something to make it even better. He seriously couldn't be a better husband if he wanted to.

In Other News:
Nashville next week! So excited and so loved by everyone who has already sent me birthday wishes.
The Crohn's KAL is still going on until the end of July! Enter anything you knit, spin, or crochet that's at least 50% blue!
Pacific Rim was amazing and you should see it. Really.

Episode 107: Employed!

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-------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Queen of Pentacles Shawl (Sample Knit) in CJKopec Creations Integrity (Magenta and Espresso Colorways)

In the OR:
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)

Admitting:
Samwise Socks
Not All Purple Newborn Hats
Sir Knight Helmet

Dialysis:
Finished Singles of Hot Time Summer in the City
Zion is coming along, I only hope my skein turns out as gorgeous as DramaticKnits' did :-)
Tour de Fleece Goals:
Knitty and Color Alpaca/Silk (first non-wool on the wheel)
Three Feet of Sheep (First 8 ounce braid/batt/thing of fiber)
Loop Batt (First Loop Batt)

Supply Room:
Lots and lots of acrylic from a friend's mom's stash
Adorable Rainbow Sheep Bag from Bird Leg Bags

Nurse's Station:
I have a job! I interviewed on Monday afternoon and got called with the job offer on Tuesday morning :-)
This week has been full of paperwork, physicals, and the like. I start Orientation on the 15th and couldn't be more excited to be on the GI/Liver Transplant unit.

In Other News:
Why is it grey and rainy in July?
We'll be at the SSK Open Market in Nashville in two weeks! So excited for the anniversary/birthday trip :-) Let me know if you want to meet up for lunch/dinner on Saturday or even breakfast on Sunday (my birthday!)
The Crohn's KAL is still going on until the end of July. Post anything you knit, spin, or crochet that is at least 50% blue!
Given the current situation with Blip, I'll be transferring my videos over to the Youtube Channel; feel free to subscribe now, or wait until I finish uploading past episodes. I'll keep posting to Blip until they kick me off.

Episode 106: Camera Issues

Here's Episode 106:


-------------Show Notes----------------
In the OR:
Queen of Pentacles Sample Knit in CJ Kopec Creations Integrity (Espresso and Magenta Colorways)
Monster Mobile (Not Shown)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Clapotis
Samwise Socks

Dialysis:
Highland Handmades Polwarth Top (Cherry Blossom Colorway) - 308 yards of 2-ply fingering weight
Tour de Fleece starts Saturday! Planning to spin for Team Schacht and Team Knit Me Sassy

Supply Room:
Bulky Flyer for Emma

Continuing Education:
I have two job interviews on Monday! Super excited.

Medical News:
I hate my pharmacy. Seriously.

In Other News:
Crohn's KAL is going on until the end of July!

Episode 105: Curse You, A/C Filter!

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------------Show Notes-------------
Discharged:
Welcome Grayson Hat in Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock (Estuary Colorway)
Camp Loopy Haruni in Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway)

In the OR:
Monster Mobile in Sock Yarn Scraps
Merry Socks (not shown)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Clapotis

Supply Room:
Yarn Pop bag I won from WWKIP Day
Malabrigo Lace (for Camp Loop #2)
Fiber and Crohn's yarn from Fibernymph Dyeworks

Fiber News:
WWKIP Day was a complete success. Awesome times.
Crohn's KAL is going until the end of July

Health News:
Our A/C filter needs to be changed. It decided to tell us this by making me horrendously sick and prompting a flare. :-/

Continuing Education:
I got my actual physical licenses!

In Other News:
Summer in the South is miserable. Just saying.

Episode 104: NoteableNeedle, RN

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-----------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Stardust Cowl in Cascade 220 (Turquoise Colorway) and Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway)
Autumn Flutters in Unwind Yarn Company Twinkle Sock (Pure Gold Colorway)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Haruni in Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway)

In the Morgue:
Pettine Shawl

Continuing Education:
I took (and passed!) my NCLEX!

Health News:
Crohn's sucks. That is all.

In Other News:
Check out this video about the Take Steps Birmingham Walk! Look for a few familiar faces towards the end :-)

Episode 103: The Best is Yet to Come

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-------------Show Notes-----------------
Discharged:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria Fingering (Funny Papers Colorway)

In the OR:
Stardust Cowl in Cascade 220 (Turquoise Colorway) and Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway)
Bedford Sweater (not shown)

Admitting:
Pettine (Camp Loopy Project #1)
Autumn Flutters (Sample Knit for Crafygirl83)

Sutures:
Evidently I can't count...figuring out how to fudge the Travel Memories pattern.
I really need to do my friend's wedding cross stitch....I'll try and start it this week. We'll see what happens.

Supply Room:
Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway) (Camp Loopy #1 Yarn)
Cute Laptop Sleeve from NagihanDesigns
The Nightman Cometh Pattern

Continuing Education:
I got my ATT! I take the NCLEX on June 3rd :-)
Job Update :-(

In Other News:
MIL came to visit, which was awesome. Posting some of the pictures from her visit at the end of the episode.
Less than one week until Taking Steps Birmingham! Last call to donate :-)

Episode 102: NoteableNeedle, BSN

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-----------Show Notes-----------
Discharged:
SG-1 Fair Isle Hat in Knit Picks Palette (Delta and Currant Colorways)
Rainbow Monster Chunk in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway) and Lion Brnad Vanna's Choice (Aqua Colorway)

In the OR:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria (Funny Papers Colorway)
Sunny Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Pale Blue Colorway)

Sutures:
Travel Memories

Admitting:
Pettine (Camp Loopy Project 1)
Stardust Cowl (Test Knit)

Continuing Education:
I'm officially a BSN! Lots of pictures from the pinning ceremony and our senior slideshow at the end. Already applied to take the NCLEX, have my temporary license, and fill out paperwork for the new job on Monday.

In Other News:
Two big new things: I have a new (to me) car, and we have a new furry addition to the family!
Be sure to donate to our Take Steps Birmingham team as we walk on June 1st! On a related note, we'll be having a related KAL during the month of June for Crohn's Awareness; knit something blue! More details next week :-)

Episode 101: Change of Plans

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-----------Show Notes-------------
In the OR:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria Fingering (Funny Papers Colorway)
SG-1 Fair Isle Hat in Knit Picks Palette (Delta and Currant Colorways)

Sutures:
Memories of Paris Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch Fail

Dialysis:
Highland Handmades (Cherry Blossom and Zion)

Continuing Education:
I am DONE! Graduation is on Friday, but everything else is completely done. Oh, and I have a job :-)

In Other News:
We....aren't moving to California. I know, BIG change. Very happy about it though: Will is going to be working on his PhD, I have a job lined up, and everything looks good.
Be sure to donate to our team for Taking Steps Birmingham! Follow this link, not the older one, since we're doing the Birmingham walk now :-)

Episode 100: Craziness

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------------Show Notes------------
Discharged:
Emily's Slouchy Hat #3 in Red Heart Super Saver (Burgundy Colorway)

In the OR:
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
SG Fair Isle Hat in Knit Picks Palette (Delta and Currant Colorways)
Merry Socks (Not shown)

Admitting:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker
Emily's Slouchy Hat #5

Dialysis:
Knitty and Color Falkland (Frabjous Day Colorway)
Zion Fiber from Highland Handmades

Continuing Education:
I'm done with my last test on Friday. Then I'm all done!!!!!

Health News:
Surgery is going to be on either May 12th or July 30th, depending on the results of Tuesday's test :-D

In Other News:
Packing is taking over my life! Can't believe we're gone in less than a month!

Episode 99: Stitches South!

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-----------Show Notes----------
In the OR:
Neptune's Spectra in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock Yarn (Impatiens Colorway)
Emily's Slouchy Hat #3 in Red Heart Super Saver (Burgundy Colorway)

Supply Room:
Fiber/Yarn from Miss Babs, Hippie Penguin Fibers, Fiber Charmer, Frabjous Fibers, Knitty and Color, needles from Hiya-Hiya, and a gorgeous yarn bowl from Pawly Studios. Check the stash page on Ravelry for the details.

Fiber News:
Stitches was awesome! Listen in for the full recap.

Continuing Education:
I <3 Precepting. And Wound Care. And ostomy teaching. Even if I get kicked in the face. Three more weeks!

In Other News:
So much stuff in one week! Awesome bestie date, Springfest, plus a not so fun grown-up decision.
Sorry this episode is delayed; five minutes after I finished recording, our power went out for twelve hours. Glad it was after recording though!

Be sure to DONATE to the Taking Steps Walk!

Episode 98: Red Eye

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---------Show Notes-----------
Discharged:
Voodoo You Love Me in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Blue Mist Colorway)

In the OR:
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203)
Neptune's Spectra in Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Winsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)

Fiber News:
Stitches South is in less than a week! I'll be at the PJ Party and the Open Market on Saturday :-D
Podcaster Meetup 12:30 - 1 on Saturday near the entrance to the market.
You can buy the NoteableNeedlework sock yarn HERE (I love it Hilary!)

Continuing Education:
Four more weeks. Two more days of lecture. Holy crow.
School Photos!

Health News:
I need to find calorie dense foods that I want to eat. Started running...and promptly lost more weight than MD wants me to. Whoops. Baking session, anyone?

In Other News:
Road trip to MS with the little brother <3

Episode 97: Text-Bombed!

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--------Show Notes---------
Discharged:
Heart in Sensations Truly (Truly Red Colorway)
Navy/Sailor Watchcap in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Navy Colorway)
All-Day Beret in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Claret Colorway)
Graphic Infection MKAL in Cascade Heritage Sock (Pine Colorway) and ShibuiKnits Sock (Spectrum Colorway)

In the OR:
Neptune's Spectra in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl (Not Shown)
Voodoo You Love Me in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Blue Mist Colorway)

Admitting:
Merry Socks
Emily's Hats

Fiber News:
Stitches South is in less than two weeks! We'll be there, will you?

Continuing Education:
Five more weeks, five more weeks, five more weeks.

In Other News:
See last week's show notes, I may have missed something. I fixed the audio though!
Text-bombed by the bestie. Of course. I'm gonna miss that knuckle-head when he deploys.
Find out more info about the Taking Steps Walk HERE. Thanks so much guys!

Episode 96: Spring Break?

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-----------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Heart in Sensations Truly (Truly Red Colorway)
Aless' All-Day Beret in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Claret Colorway)

In the OR:
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203)
Graphic Infection Shawl in Cascade Heritage Sock (Pine Colorway) and Shibui Knits Sock (Spectrum Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Neptune's Spectra in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway)
Navy Watchcap in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Navy Colorway) --- The second picture on the project page is my knucklehead of a best friend. Love that sailor.

Admitting:
Merry Socks
Emily's Slouchy Hat #5
Emily's Slouchy Hat #3
Emily's Slouchy Hat #6

Fiber News:
Stitches South is coming up in three weeks! We'll be there, will you?

Continuing Education:
It's Spring Break? Not sure, I think I had a break for a few minutes, anyways.

In Other News:
Will's looking for jobs while I mentally prepare for the move and the BFF's deployment :-(
Please help support our team for the Taking Steps Los Angeles Walk! KAL will be in June, the walk is June 29th.

Los Angeles Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis

Los Angeles Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis

This year, I will be participating in Take Steps to help raise awareness for Crohn's/UC. Please help me in raising funds for this fantastic cause.

Episode 95: Lucky Girl

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----------Show Notes----------
In the OR:
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203) with beads from the Bead Wrangler (#483)
Neptune's Spectra (Not Shown)
Graphic Infection in Cascade Heritage Sock (Pine Colorway) and Shibui Knits Sock (Spectrum Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease (Seaspray Colorway)
Heart in Sensations Truly (Truly Red Colorway)

Supply Room:
Wolfe Farms loot
Tote bag and Sock yarn from JoAnns
Domino's Small Spaces special issue
This month's Cook's Country (the Chocolate Sugar Cookies are AMAZING)

Continuing Education:
I love nursing. Seriously, it makes my life.
Whoo Spring Break! Looking forward to the Alabama Festival of Fiber Arts next Saturday.

In Other News:
Lots of babble. So glad we're going to be home in almost two months! Getting ready/packing already. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Episode 94: Shortie

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----------Show Notes---------
Discharged:
Irving the Icebox Monster in Red Heart Super Saver (Bright Yellow, Carrot, and Turqua Colorways)

In the OR:
Graphic Infection in Cascade Heritage Sock (Pine Colorway) and Shibui Knits Sock (Spectum Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203)
Neptune's Spectra in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)

Continuing Education:
I'm done in two months. So excited!

In Other News:
72 days until we move! Time to start getting rid of all the stuff we've accumulated :-)
Waiting to hear from grad schools and job applications.

Episode 93: Surprise Cameo

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-----------Show Notes-----------
In the OR:
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 203)
Graphic Infection in Cascade Heritage Sock (Pine Colorway) and Shibui Knits Sock (Spectra Colorway)
Neptune's Spectra in Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)

Admitting:
Irving the Icebox Monster #2
Voodoo You Love Me
Heart
Navy Watchcap
Cranberry Capelet
Bedford Sweater

Supply Room:
Loads of yarn from the Joann's sale :-)

Continuing Education:
CDP was actually kind of awesome.
Preceptorship is going great, and I can't believe the semester is half over!


In Other News:
Here's the CDP Video: HAZMAT Dance
Yay haircut! So ready for Spring Break to get here :-)

Episode 92: Finish All The Things!

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-------Show Notes-----------
Discharged:
Color Affection Shawl in Fearless Fibers Tight Twist Sock (Simple Value, Grass is Always Greener, and Blue Raven Colorways)
Endpaper Mitts in Knit Picks Palette (Currant and French Lavender Colorways)
Irving the Icebox Monster #1 in Red Heart Super Saver (Bright Yellow, Turqua, and Carrot Colorways)

In the OR:
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara Sock (Peonies Colorway)
Aless' All-Day Beret in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Claret Colorway)

Admitting:
Neptune's Spectra
Evenstar Shawl
Irving #2
Graphic Infection

Supply Room:
Knit Picks order

Continuing Education:
Not too much. Everything is going well, and there are only about 2 months left!

In Other News:
Random stories about Whole Foods, Will, and other adventures.

Episode 91: On the Mend

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----------Show Notes-----------
In the OR:
Endpaper Mitts in KnitPicks Palette (French Lavender and Fairy Tale Colorways)
Color Affection Shawl in Fearless FIbers Tight Twist Sock (Simple Values, Grass is Always Greener, and Blue Raven Colorways)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara Sock (Peonies Colorway)

Admitting:
Aless' All-Day Beret
Neptune's Spectra
Crohn's/Colitis/IBD KAL in May?

Continuing Education:
Everything's going well, even when I make myself look like an airhead.

In Other News:
Mama was an EXCELLENT movie, and if you like that kind of film, go see it. Now.
Three months until we head home!

Episode 90: Better Late Than Never

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---------Show Notes-----------
Discharged:
Terence the Tap-Dancing T-Rex in Red Heart Super Saver (Turqua, Carrot, and Bright Yellow Colorways)

In the OR:
Color Affection in Fearless Fibers Tight Twist Sock (Simple Value, Grass is Always Greener, and Blue Raven Colorways)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara Sock (Peonies Colorway)
Endpaper Mitts in Knit Picks Palette (French Lavender and Currant Colorways)

Admitting:
Aless' All-Day Beret

Dialysis:
Finished Amethyst Batts and Fiber Charmer, now onto Moonwood Farm

Continuing Education:
Senior pictures, NCLEX, marching in Montgomery, oh my!

Health:
Medication coming soon!

In Other News:
Congrats to the winners, and thank you so much to everyone who donated!
Congrats on the job Mom :-)
Three more months!

Episode 89: Shortie

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-----------Show Notes------------
In the OR:
Terence the Tap-Dancing T-Rex in Red Heart Super Saver (Turqua, Carrot, and Bright Orange Colorways)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara Sock (Peonies Colorway)
Color Affection Shawl (not shown)

Dialysis:
Finally working on the Fiber Charmer again.

Continuing Education:
Getting a new preceptor, but everything is good.

In Other News:
This is the last week to donate to Alexz! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, and be sure to watch the drawing next week.
Congrats to my mom for getting her real estate license!
Not a whole lot else...

Episode 88: Good News!

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-----------Show Notes----------
In the OR:
Color Affection Shawl in Fearless Fibers Tight Twist Sock (Simple Value, The Grass is Always Greener, and Blue Raven Colorways)
Terence the Tap Dancing T-Rex in Red Heart Super Saver (Turqua, Bright Yellow, and Carrot Colorways)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara Sock (Peonies Colorway)

Supply Room:
Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Clementine Colorway)

Continuing Education:
Preceptorship is going FANTASTICALLY! Couldn't be happier. School is going well, can't believe it's less than 4 months!

In Other News:
Thank you to everyone who donated to Little Alexz! We'll be drawing winners at the end of January :-)
Thank you to Zena (knittynatterzena) for the lovely shawl pattern!
Colonoscopy went well, starting up some new medication, then might have the take-down surgery as early as July!

Episode 87: Finally!

Here's Episode 87:



----------Show Notes------------
Discharged:
Tempting Sweater in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Claret Colorway)
Crosswords at the Coffeeshop Shawl in Caron Brand Wintuk (Dark Persian Colorway)
Spectra Scarf in Cascade Heritage Sock (Chocolate Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Intense Rainbow Colorway)
Emily's Slouchy Hat in Caron Brand Simply Soft Party (Snow Sparkle Colorway)

In the OR:
Monkey Socks in Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted (Watermelon Colorway)
Color Affection Shawl in Fearless Fibers Tight Twist Sock (Simple Value, The Grass is Always Greener, and Blue Raven Colorways)
Terrence the Tap-Dancing T-Rex in Red Heart Super Saver (Turqua, Carrot, and Bright Yellow Colorways)

Admitting:
Finishing everything on the needles....

Dialysis:
Nothing. I haven't spun in over a month! Planning on fixing that in the near future.

Supply Room:
Two lovely skeins of Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock (one generously donated as a prize for Alexz's donations) in the Castle and Terra Nova Colorways (the Terra Nova is for you guys!)
Fibernyph Dyeworks Bedazzled (The Elves Were In The Eggnog Colorway)
Reversible Knitting
Cascade Heritage Sock (Black Night Colorway) and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Neptune's Rainbow Colorway)
Misc. stuff that has nothing to do with fiber

Continuing Education:
The semester has started, and so far, so good! I got my first choice of preceptorship, and I can't wait to start.

Health Concerns:
Going in for a colonoscopy on Tuesday. The results will determine plan of care...looking forward to a definite plan.

In Other News:
Sorry about the coughing (and the lag)! The only thing that works is cough drops, and I didn't want to record with a cough drop in my mouth the whole time.
The trip was great, other than being sick the whole time. Gotta love the super cold. Got to relax and see family, which is exactly what we wanted to do. So glad that we'll be back in 4 months!
I'm starting up a new blog about food, which you can find at http://realrecipesfortherestofus.blogspot.com/
Alexz is fantastic, and thank you so much to everyone who has donated. His family really needs it now that the bills will be rolling in shortly. There's still time to DONATE and enter to win fantastic prizes!