Jammy Girl is now beginning the second of 3 straight days off - and, in typical Jammy Girl fashion, I am in my jammys, coffee in one hand and crochet in the other.
When you think of your best day ever - what comes to mind? Your wedding day? The birth of your children? Getting the job of your dreams or retiring after years of hard work? All those are admirable and certainly count as best days. I have had many best days, but yesterday holds a special place in my heart.
I woke up early; had a leisurely breakfast and cup of coffee, and then I went grocery shopping...alone. I know plenty of women who don't consider that a fabulous way to spend the day, but I so rarely get to shop without being in a rush or having someone tagging along asking questions. I just wanted to be alone with the food. All this would have been good enough, but it gets better. I pulled my hair back in a pony tail and decided to go casual and natural - no makeup, flip flops, t shirt and comfy pants.
After more than an hour of perusing, I put my things on the conveyor belt to make the trip to the cashier. One of the first items was beer. I kid you not - the cashier looked at me and asked to see my ID!!!!!!! I was so flabbergasted I profoundly said, "Really?" She said, "This is beer isn't it? You don't look old enough to buy alcohol." Now if this was a 90 year old woman I would attribute it to poor eyesight or the fact that everyone looks young at that point. This woman was probably my age or slightly older. I could have kissed her. I told her if the real truth is that she has to card everyone, just keep that to herself I am reveling in the moment. The way she looked at me indicated she thought I might have sampled the goods before paying for them.
I'm still basking in the after glow of the moment, but now for crochet content.
The swatches are finished and blocked for a proposal I'm sending off on Monday. Crocheters, you need to check out Hempathy by Elsbeth Lavold. This is a great yarn for us. Nice crisp stitch definition and sport weight so it is perfect for light, drapey fabrics, and the price is right.
I know Amylovie is shaking her head in disbelief but I joined a KAL/CAL yesterday. This one is organized by Yarn Thing and the Crochet Liberation Front on Ravelry. I am jazzed. The idea is that for summer everyone can knit or crochet purses or socks, or both. You choose your own pattern, project or technique, then work along with others, posting pictures and talking about the project. There will even be swag! I will be using this Trekking and crocheting my first pair of socks using either the Cassie O'Peah or the Ultimate Sock pattern.
Jammy Girl/Hip Cat is signing off for another day of rest, relaxation and fun. Patti (TinkersUntie) simply can't believe that on my days off I want anything to do with yarn, needles or hooks. I love being Hip Cat on my days off from Yarntopia. The designing, sketching, and swatching energize me. Now, for the discipline to take all this to the next level - when that happens, watch out world!
Until next time, Take It Easy (TIE) and "don't let the sound of your own brain make you crazy (from the 'Tao of the Eagles' and my personal life motto)."
