I know thats not how the song goes but well I have spent 3/4’s of my day in the seventh circcle of hell otherwise known as the New Jersey D.M.V. i started there early this morning and did not get done with inspection until 2:45… I got bored so i took a picture of this


while I was there I worked on this…

there was much more knitting done but i didnt take anymore pictures so I’ll post them later on. The reason why no more pics is in story 2.
Now here is my rant of the day… I was knitting in my car on that interminable line and this DMV dude asked me if I am knitting for the “baby”? now I know I might be a little fluffy but there is no way that I look pregnant? Just saying what is it about knitting that sends a signal to people about babies.

Story number 2 at least was fun. This adorable guy comes up to me and asked me what I am knitting and I said a glove. He said thats a pretty tiny glove I guess you arent making it for me… so I chuckled. He continued discussing my knitting and interests and stuff and then at the end he asked me out for coffee ometime and gave me his number so.. tee hee i guess i dont look thhaaat preggers.

After all of this i failed inspection (twice) and now have fixed the problem so guess where i am going tomm ? Yep the DMV… wonder if cutie will be back??
Peace out
-D

Yay Gilmore Girls!! I was soo stoked with the knitting episode of Gilmore tonight. I am deeply coveting Loreleis fingerless mitts with the argyle on them and already plotting how to make them. So tonight Lorelei, Suki, and friends were my little S&B group they knit their stuff and I knit mine…

In 1 hour I finished yet another votive holder but a beaded one this time. I am thinking this may be the perfect gift. We shall see how long the wrists can take all this wire knitting but they are fun. I think i am gonna log off for tonight i am kinda to sleepy to think so , Peace Out
-D

Been seeing beaded wire votive holders all over bloggy land and thought that might make a nifty gift for a few people on the aforementioned list. Without further ado…

ACTUAL KNITTING CONTENT on my blog… Yay so the details are 26 guage wire, bamboo needles, and under an hour and cute little votive is done . Next one I am going to try and bead to see what that looks like but this has definite possibility as opposed to my photo taking which does not seem to have possibility but…
more later
-d

Hmm. Ended that in a question mark because I am not sure that I am really in a holiday mood yet. Unseasonably warm east coast weather is not helping (how do people in like CA or FL deal??) Compound the fact of the other stuff that has bee going on and well voila , se es mui ( I think that was grammatically correct in French) I know I need to get cracking on Chrismakkuh gifts… But I cant seem to hanker down and do it. So here is my plan … tomm evening I have a date with my computer and a cup of hot cocoa and my absolute fave holiday CD and I am going to make some lists the card list and the gift list with gift ideas. I need to get organized… So here’s to makin some lists which I’ll definitely check twice…
-d

Tortilla soup + Jose Cuervo margaritas + guacamole = Very happy very full somewhat drunk girl. Found the coolest website….Copykat they have recipes for stuff you love from random restaurants, so I had a mini adventure with CPK sedona tortilla soup , it worked !! it was sooo awesome highly recommend it. lil bit sweepy now so…
peace out -
D

Here’s a meme I saw over at Chappysmom and I thought it sounded particularly appropriate to use as today’s post due to the lack of holiday cheer at chez Suburbaknitsta.

1. Which do you like better: Cooking at your house, or going elsewhere?There is no place like home.
2. Do you buy a fresh or frozen bird? Fresh

3. What kind of stuffing? cornbread and walnut with apples outside the turkey…

4. Sweet potato or pumpkin pie? Pumpkin pie specifically mine preferably not dropped on the floor.

5. Do you believe that turkey leftovers are a curse, or the point of the whole thing? They are ok and make GREAT sandwiches.

6. Which side dish would provoke a riot if you left it off the menu? Soup mushroom soup. YUMMO. I will post the recipe when i am in a better mood.

7. Do you save the carcass to make soup or stock?no

8. What do you wish you had that would make preparing Thanksgiving dinner easier? My uncle Kenny. He was the thanksgiving king he has been gone for over 10 years now but this holiday does not get easier without him.

9. Do you get up at the crack of dawn to have dinner ready in the early afternoon, or do you eat at your normal dinner hour? mid afternoon…

10. If you go to somebody else’s house, what’s your favorite dish to bring? I have never not been home for thanksgiving….

11. What do you wish one of your guests wouldn’t bring to your house?fruit platter we always have 2 b/c someone is inconsiderate and brings it whether we want it or not.

12. Does your usual mix of guests result in drama, or is it a group you’re happy to see? DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA especially with my DAD AND MAMA (if you can call them that)

13. What’s your absolute favorite thing on the menu? I love the whole family and the togetherness if we could just cut out the drama .

Happy thanksgiving to all…
-D

Rectangular shawl from blue sky continues to confound me… I am nont sur what my deal is… I am not leaving anything out or doing anything twice yet somehow i either come up a stiych too short (boy is that a metaphor for life) or somehoe have too many. What annoys me further is its a very simple straight forward pattern that I can catch. So Instead I will talk about something that is not annoying me. I am currently readingJulie & Julia -My Year Of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell.What a cool book it kinda makes me wanna try my own little cooking challenge. I am not sure what it is going to be but there will be some cooking fun in my near future. I think i am gonna go and try and hit this shawl hard so … Peace Out
-D

Today for the first time in a long time I was a very good girl and watche what I put in my mouth. In less then 2 months time i have to fit in a dress that is not designed for a girl of my shape ( y’all know the big girls “b”s right??) so this accentuates the b i like to hide the most. So now the theory is if i wanna look pretty for this wedding ( my best friends wedding) I better lose 10-15 lbs which is totall doable. As of now the dress closes but it is definately not a good look. am hoping I can ccement this diet thing by the end of the week and then add some activity to my very sedentary lifestyle. Now that i have put all this out there for
(no one) to see I better keep to this. TTFN
-d

One.Word.
Another fun meme to distract me … Stolen from http://wbnm.typepad.com/pomogo/
Now if you’re going to play, leave a comment. Here are the rules: You.Can.Only.Type.One.Word. No. Explanations.
1. Yourself: tired
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend (spouse): nonexistent
3. Your hair: curly
4. Your mother: wacko
5. Your Father: no comment
6. Your Favorite Item:laptop
7. Your dream last night: unknown
8. Your Favorite drink: coffee
9. Your Dream Car: Mini Cooper
10. The room you are in: sterile
11. Your Ex: cheater
12. Your fear: too many
13. What you want to be in 10 years? happy
14. Who you hung out with last night? puppy
15. What You’re Not? happy
16. Muffins:chocolate chip
17. One of Your Wish List Items:center>
18. Time: punishing
19. The Last Thing You Did: read a blog
20. What You Are Wearing:sweats
21. Your Favorite Weather: moderate
22. Your Favorite Book: Vanity Fair
23. The Last Thing You Ate: pumperknickel pretzels
24. Your Life:improving
25. Your Mood: content
26. Your best friend: awesome
27. What are you thinking about right now? stuff
28. Your car: silver
29. What are you doing at the moment? talking on the phone
30. Your summer: sucked
31. Your relationship status: nutty
32. What is on your TV? nada
33. What is the weather like? drizzling
34. When is the last time you laughed? 3 seconds ago

yeah so posting everyday didn’t work out. Life has been catching up with me esp. family stuff. will update soon.
- d