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

Here's Episode 111:

-----------------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!

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?

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.

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.

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!