WNBP

YAY for Wednesday and the WNBP format that the Sheep so graciously allowed me to steal from her.  Let's get right to it, shall we?

• Last night was our weekly Chicks with Sticks knit night (I just typed knit knight) which I look forward to every week.  I was especially looking forward to it this week because I knew we were going to have a very special friend visiting us.  Melissa was in Maine visiting her brother (the best weatherman ever even if he is predicting a nasty weekend for us) and decided a trip to The Yarn Sellar was in order.  Unfortunately, Rusty stayed with Melissa's brother and nephew for some male bonding time, so I didn't get to see him.  I'm pretty sure he begged her not to bring him; I don't think he really likes me very much. 
• Another member of our group decided to grace us with his presence. Mel's been very busy lately and we haven't seen much of him.  He's been terribly missed and we were all very happy to see him last night!  He showed us the beginnings of his gorgeous kilt hose (we even got to see it on his rather sexy leg!).
• Progress has been made on the lace wrap; I've completed the first of 11 repeats of the second chart.  I brought it with me last night, but I'm not stupid enough to think I can knit lace at knit night.  Fellow chick, Kit, knits lace at knit night all the time and it never ceases to amaze me how she can concentrate!
• I only had 1 other project on the needles, a sock, and I haven't really been feeling like knitting socks lately. (You may have noticed that I've not knit a single pair of socks this year!) 
• I had to find something else to knit, but what? "V" was the logical choice.  It's Amy's V-neck pullover pattern that came free with the purchase of this gorgeous yarn at SPA.  I'm cold all the time and the colors are "Spingy" enough that I'll still be able to wear it once I finish it. 
• It will be my Tuesday night knitting and "taking a break from lace" knitting until it is finished. Of course, I gabbed so much last night that all I managed to accomplish was the 6 rows of ribbing and about 10 rows of stockinette.  Sounds like a lot, doesn't it?  Don't be fooled; this pattern starts out with the sleeves.  Obviously, that's not enough to post a picture; that will have to come later.
• Weight Watchers has been going well; as of last Saturday, I've lost a total of 14.4 pounds (in 7 weeks).  Like I mentioned the last time I posted about WW, it really does help to have someone else on program in the house.  Samm's doing incredibly well, too; she looks fantastic!
• Another thing that has helped immensely with my motivation lately, is the Ravelry group "Less W8 in 08".  I'm currently involved in a competition in that group.  There are 4 teams of 5 people and we each earn points for eating fruits and veggies and for exercising.  Last week was the first week and I did pretty well in the fruit and veggie department, but was sorely lacking in the exercise dept. 
• I'm working on getting my exercise mojo back. Samm and Clover met me  at lunch today, and we went for a half hour walk and I went to the gym with Patti tonight, so that'll earn me (and my team) some points!  I'm hoping Samm will come walk with me a few days a week at lunch time; it felt pretty good.
• I've saved the most important (in my opinion) bullet post item for last.  Yesterday, I was reading my good friend, Dana's, blog, and she got me to thinking.  I know, hard to believe, but every now and then I do think.  She wrote about how we often put much unnecessary pressure on ourselves to do so much more with our craft, than is reasonable.  Please, you really MUST read her post; she says it much better than I.  Go ahead, go now; I'll wait.
• Dana has decided to stop the madness, and set four simple goals for herself, and I have decided to do the same.  With her permission, I reprint those goals for you to read and think about.

1. I will enjoy knitting first and foremost;
2. I will not press myself to complete the project;
3. I will not apologize when my life supercedes my knitting time a.k.a. "if it takes me twelve months to finish, that's perfectly fine;" and
4. I will commit to no more than I can reasonably accomplish.

I'll end on that note.  Have a great night!

Comments

[Carole]

Nice list but good luck with #4. lol

[marianne]

That Dana... she's exceptional. So are you. I'm in. hmmmmm, Dana could start another group in Ravelry, eh? "No Shamed Faces Here".... (I know, that's a lame name for a group...)

[Chris]

Congrats on the weight loss!

[Sheepish Annie]

Awww...I miss all the fun knit knights! I'll be back soon, though!

[Colleen]

wow, you're doing so awesome on WW! I'm in the ravelry group too, but am WAY behind on the posts. I did walk 2 miles today with Gunnar- he loved it! me=notsomuch.

the vneck sweater looks intersting...I bet its gonna be awesome on you!

[Debby]

Congratulations on your weight loss, and for Samm too! I got out my notebook too to start tracking those points again, so reading your post tonight is an inspiration to keep it up.

I'm off to read Dana's post now. I've been stressing about #3 a lot lately because a certain sweater has been taking months to do.

[Amy]

Congratulations on your weight loss, it's just a downhill slide to your goal now.

[Dana]

-->Blushing here<--- Thank you for the kind words! More importantly, congratulations on your WW. See? This is just one example of how you continuously inspire me. When I'm done here, I'm going to check out that the Ravelry group you mentioned. (I desparately need to get into shape/be healthier). Knit night sounded wonderful and the lace wrap - - verra nice! :)

[Sara]

I am a slow knitter - why - because I like to enjoy it! And, I make no apologies for that! I like your new attitude...

[Gina aka Sleepy Eyes]

Super, super Julie on your weight loss! I can't believe how much knitting you're getting done. I've been s-l-o-w-l-y working on things, but have been feeling sluggish - so only super easy lace at the moment. Make sure to bring your lace when you visit next week! Hugs ; )

[~Kristie]

Big congrats on the weight loss. That is absolutely wonderful.

Thanks for the link to Dana's post. It sure has me thinking.

[mia]

That sounds like a perfectly wonderful list to me!