Lemon Twist

Ahh, so I forgot to mention earlier that I have finished that shopping bag I made from old plastic bags. I will have to post a picture of the finished result soon, because it turned out nicely. I made the arm bands by braiding the plastic…I braided three strands of plastic together to form 9 braids, then braided those together to have three braids, and then braided those last three together. It sounds like a lot of work, but it wasn’t too bad, and it turned out very strong and looking very cool too!

I’ve started work on a new hat. I was considering adding cables or fair isle, but I’m thinking it might be best to just do ribbing all the way up. I don’t know…if anyone has any insight on the latest hat fashions, I’m dying to hear.

I’ve also started a…hmmm…well, I don’t know exactly what it will be yet. I wanted to make a full out bag, but I’m limited in my red yarn, so it may result as some form of pencil case. Anyways, I’m knitting together white and red yarn in Celtic patterns, with a tiny bit of moss stitch along the edges. I’m loving the way it looks, so hopefully I can make it into something useful!

I started filling in the simplest portions of the Common Application today. It did a lot to relieve stress — applying to college really isn’t that intimidating after all, especially when the best schools seem to be the ones that require the least essays and such. I don’t mind writing, but it’s very intimidating to be entirely judged on what you write down. I mean, anyone could turn in anything saying anything…a scary thought indeed. So much weight on just a few words. And the topics…oh, I love to write about interesting things, but it’s always hard to make ME, MYSELF sound like the most fascinating thing. Anyways, there’s a rant for today. Hope you’ve enjoyed. Hmm.

Ah yes, sorry about no pictures this time. I’ve gotten lazy. But I will post pictures soon, of course.

It’s very nice, we’re FINALLY getting a thunderstorm! It’s been so hot and dry. Too much so.