Icarus shawl in progress

I had started to knit my birthday yarn but realized about half way through that the purse was god aweful ugly. Actually I realized it early on but I was having a case of knitting denial. I was halfway finished when I just ripped it all back. I started knitting this Icarus shawl instead. I love it. The mohair gives it a nice halo effect while the silk gives it a nice sheen. The lace is easy to memorize right now. It's pretty. :D

Emo catz likes bagz

So cute! I heard some strange noises and thought the cat was getting into trouble. But he was just being cute. Silly me.

Haikus and produce

So I've learned some things about myself....I have an unhealthy obsession with taking pictures of produce and I love Haikus.


Fajita mix. Not the best picture because the light has been weird today but there is something that I still like about it.

And Haikus written last night.

sit still and behave
my heart always does things wrong
beats at the wrong time


(for gus)
Summer turns to fall
he'd rather have mosqiutoes
than the fear of snow

If only I were a Simpsons Character.....

Fig

I bought some figs and was inspired.

A year older but none the wiser

My birthday loot!

My birthday dinner, chicken enchiliadas. It was very good.

My birthday Sangria. I've had better Sangria from the local liquor store.

My birthday tart! This is delicious (i'm eating it now). It has a nice subtle sweetness, the crust is almondy and crumbly. Best birthday tart ever.

My birthday yarn. This was a gift from Jeremy. It's recycled silk made from Indian saris. I have coveted this yarn for a very long time. I'm enamored with the jewel tones and the random soft fluffs.

Fluff.
It was a very nice birthday, but I missed Jeremy. We're supposed to grow old together, not apart.