Sunday, July 21, 2013

Episode 109: Happy Birthday!

Here's Episode 109:







------------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?

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Episode 108: Rambling

Here's Episode 108:






--------------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.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Episode 107: Employed!

Here's Episode 107:




-------------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.