Eat.Knit.Sleep

I hope everyone out there had a wonderful holiday --- whatever they may celebrate, and a happy and safe new year! I did, and I definitely enjoyed the few extra days off.

Christmas was low key and nice at C's parents. He got an 80GB ipod, and I got the Nike + running doo-hickey for my Nano, some DVDs, and at some point some new running shoes. (I guess someone was trying to make a point). That does, however, bring me to my first FO of 2007:

This was from Rachel's great "pattern" and I'm also joining (attempting?) her 100 miles by April Fool's Day challenge, officially once I figure out how to use my ipod thingy.

I'm not calling it a resolution, because then I'm sure to fail, but I'm trying to remember that exercise used to be play and not work!

Speaking of work, I'm really not looking forward to going back tomorrow. I'd rather be home spinning and finishing up this:

That is the body, sewn together, blocking. The sleeves are blocked as well. I just need to sew the sleeves on (which I haven't done since my first sweater) which I'm not looking forward to, as well as knit the button bands and the collar, which I also despise. But I want to wear the damn thing!

I did make some resolutions this year because they are things that need to be done:

1. Blog more. I'm not being specific on this, but one thing I like about this blog (besides the comments which there have been less of late -- due to my lack of regular posting I'm sure), is that it holds me accountable to anything I say here. I mean, theoretically, I could lie, but that would be pretty wrong. I'd also like to work on my digital photography so this would be a great venue.

2. Spin more. See #1. Please hold me accountable.

3. Declutter/clean a manageable amount each day . .. minimum 15 minutes. It is very possible that this house will be sold in 2007 and a big move might be made. To where, I have no idea, but I would like to make it as painless as possible.

4. Be a better girlfriend and friend and daughter. I'm realizing I'm much too old to be self-centered, only child as I may be. I need to work on being a better person in general.

I'd love to hear some of your resolutions/goals for 2007!