Today I left the house at 5:15 a.m. and went with my friend Susan to see the cherry blossoms. They are not quite at their peak but they are beautiful. 
Check out the beautiful yarn that Beth sent me. It is soo soft and fluffy. It almost purrs. The scarf was started minutes after opening the package (truly - like less than 7 minutes later - even I was stunned!). 
She picked the best colors. Beth also sent me some pads (she has a fancy term for them that escapes me!) but they hid when the camera came out. Beth is a dear, dear knitting friend. I am soo grateful I got her in the SP4 program! Alas the scarf has been set aside because the Koigu scarf is taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R. I am working on it diligently and its just won't get done. It needs to get to be about 4 inches shorter than the hot pink scarf & either the hot pink scarf eats growing beans during the night or the Koigu scarf shrinks the stitches - I knit, knit, knit and we're still a ways away from the finish line. It makes me nervous about the Koigu sweater I have planned and the socks, but the yarn an the color scheme continue to call to me! 
My postings have erratic at best. That will not change until ohh say mid to late August. Right now I am going through a neat phase where each day I am working on/at the new job (which rocks - totally awesome people, great clients, great dress codes, and two pooches that come most days), doing stuff in preparation for selling the house and wedding stuff plus spending time with family, friends and cats, working out, knitting and all of the other stuff that takes time. I am having a lot of fun. My family and friends are very supportive. My FF is just a joy. I love him to pieces. His son is awesome. I love him soo much. I am very grateful for the blessings and this exciting time. I am soaking it all up! Now if anyone knows how to sneak an extra 12 hours into a 24 period, please share! Whew!
I am too tired to knit but I think I'll go wind up the Koigu balls for the sweater & socks!
audrey,
you sound sooooo happy and I'm happy for you. I'm glad you made the move.
Posted by: Connie | March 28, 2006 at 09:53 AM
Hi! I haven't read your blog in a while!! I am sooo happy for you. Your new home is gorgeous and so is your knitting! How is your spinning coming along? Congratulations on your new job...I promise I won't be a stranger..mb
Posted by: marie | April 15, 2006 at 09:33 AM
Where do you live? I thought Cherry Blossoms were late spring bloomers... like in Washington DC.
Posted by: Barbara | February 02, 2007 at 06:41 AM