Still here...

Dega and I at Stiches in August... Got to meet the Malabrigo peeps and got yummy sock yarn, too. Yes, I'm still knitting. It is a full on addiction now with the collecting of yarn. I am running out of space, and I am currently trying to knit more than I buy. Ha!
Still in love with Eric... the 12 of October was a year! How freakin' nuts is that? I adore him though, and I'm very lucky to have him in my life. Now, if I could just convince him that living in NW Indiana is the place to be...

Earlier this month, Melissa (friend from work) and I went to the NKOTB concert. It was AMAZING!!! I haven't had that much fun in a long time, and I couldn't speak for the rest of the weekend. The only downer? I dropped my BB in the toilet. Luckily, it still works.

Finally, here's Dega. He's sweeter than ever, and he is growing into his puppy personality more and more. He is definitely more chill now, and it's funny how he likes to be near me. Like now, he's under the chair as I type this. Earlier when I was doing laundry, he was laying on my feet. Too cute!!!

I am going to be better about blogging. This was just a picture update for now. I have math homework to do!

Back into the Swing of Things

Life has been crazy. October always sucks for me. I can't wait for it to end. I haven't been doing much of anything exciting.

Work. School. Dega the Monster Puppy. Sleep. Eric. Repeat. It's amazing I find time to knit. I am going to take more time to blog though. I miss it, and laying on the couch isn't helping much.

Until then...

Save the Boobies!!!

My friend, Nick, is participating in the race for the cure! Please consider supporting him and SAVE THE BOOBIES!!!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=277583&lis=1&kntae277583=0AA306A2462F4A9280CD396377EC0C55&supId=231787835

world's cutest puppy

I hate Stitch by Stitch (yarn store in Highland, IN)!!!

I'm sick of it being okay to get back service or be disrespected while spending good money at yarn stores. I went to Stitch by Stitch in Highland, IN when I first moved to Merrillville. It's a small shop. They seem to mainly carry Noro, but they do have Dream in Color and some other fun stuff. I felt that most of their stuff was overpriced considering all the yarn stores in the area I've been, too, but that's her right as the owner. The Classy DiC was $22 and $27 for the Smooshy. I browse for about an hour, and then, after feeling a bit guilty, I felt like I needed to buy something. That was my first mistake. So, I grabbed [this][1] because Eric wants camo colored socks, and it was the perfect colors. It was $19 on the tag. I felt that that was more than I had paid before, but whatever... I love the boy. When I got home, I realized I had been charged almost $2 too much. I called, and we agreed that she'd fix it next time I came in. Two months went by, and I found the receipt. So, while I was out running errands today, I thought I would stop by. I found a skein of yarn in the sale bin that I liked, and I figured I would be on my way. They did have the Smooshy color I had been hunting for in the sock area, but the price was still $27. I asked the owner about it, and she said that stores in the area were obviously underselling by several dollars. I said fine. In my head, I thought, well, I guess I'll be shopping there. It didn't stop though. She kept going on about how I was wrong about her overpricing which isn't even what I said to her. There were at least 5 people in the store, and needless to say, I didn't appreciate being humilated in that way. Her loss though... I won't be bag, and I spend way too much money on yarn! Hell, I spent $1500 at Chix with Stix in like 6 months. I guess I'll just have to cruise down to the Valpo store because they have great service and many options.

Yummies from a Starbucks Swap

Yummy stuff from my Starbucks swap pal, Lisa. I was truly spoiled. Thank you so much!
I didn't even know Cascade made sock yarn! Fun!!!
probably the only Starbucks cup I hadn't bought and one I really wanted...

Round 3 Photos

Round 3

1. When Hagrid returns to Hogwarts after being sent to see the giants with Madame Maxime, Professor Umbridge questions him on his late return to school. She suspects that Hagrid had been to the mountains, but where does he tell her he has been?

d. South of France

2. Professor Umbridge comes to Hagrid's Hut and searches his cabin one evening (as she believes Harry, Ron and Hermoine are there visiting him at night when they are not supposed to). When she walks past the place where Harry, Ron and Hermoine are hiding under the Invisibility Cloak, Harry holds his breath. True or False?

b. False

3. A stately-looking witch in an emerald green shawl is one of the members of the Advance Guard who rescues Harry from Privet Drive. What is her name?

a. Emmeline Vance

4. What is the name of the witch who was killed two weeks after the photo of the original Order of the Phoenix was taken?

b. Marlene McKinnon

5. Which two fifth year Ravenclaw students does Dumbledore choose to be prefects?

d. Anthony Goldstein and Padma Patil

6. Which house was Rose Zeller sorted into?

d. Hufflepuff

7. What is the color of Murtlap's essence?

c. yellow

8. Name the Ravenclaw girl who became prefect in Harry's fifth year.

b. Padma Patil

9. According to a healer's portrait at St. Mungo's hospital, which disease was Ron suffering from?

d. Spattergroit

10. Which book did Harry give Hermoine for Christmas?

a. "New Theory of Numberology"

What movie will Robert Patterson star in this December?

TWILIGHT

a reason to smile

I want more than I get.

I want more...

more love from Eric

more respect from work

more peace from family

more obeying from Dega

more completed knitted things

more patience

just fucking more!


You ever have a few weeks in a row where so much happens that you can't even blog about it... that it's just too exhausting to relive by putting it all out there. Well, I'm there. I wish I could verbally blog. I could just talk and the computer would put it on here...

a girl can want more, right?

HSKS5 Kit from Emma Kettleburn - AMAZING!!!

Look how spoiled I am! A great handkit bag in my favorite colors, Navy Blue and Hot Pink, puppy face magnetic page markers, Size 2 Harmony DPNs, Harmony Cable Needles, a row counter bracelet (I love these!), 8 stitch markers, a sock pattern, a Kooky Klicker pen, People Crackers for Dega, a hot dog toy for Dega, a puppy pack of toys for Dega, Andes mints (my fave) that didn't last 5 minutes, Lindt chocolate, a lovely note, a HP Timeturner Sticker kit and not 1, not 2 BUT 3 skeins of yarn! Yum! Thank you, Emma K! You truly amazed me.
Dega loves the People Crackers. That was the coolest idea!
Truly spoiled!

Can't Get Online at Home

:pout:

I left my personal laptop in Ohio for Eric to use, and come to find out, my work laptop is having issue with my internet. I have lots to post, and I can't do it here at work. Please be patient with me.

Emma K, I did get my kit, and you are amazing. A full post to follow...

Starbucks Swap! Yummy!

1. Full nameTanya Michelle but most people call me Tia
2. Ravelry ID TiaPixy
3. Email address at the gmail
4. Blog address (if you have one) www.ramblings-of-a-silly-girl.blogspt.com
5. Handmade item you desire in the swap (bag, cup cozy, etc.) Whatever my spoiler's heart desires
6. Starbucks item you desire (gift card, mug, beans, etc.) gift card or cup I love love love their travel cups.
7. Favorite Starbucks beverage/bean Whipped Caramel Macciato or Whipped Caramel Apple Cide
8. Favorite snack food chocolate
9. Favorite color(s)Navy Blue, Hot Pink, Emerald Green
10. Favorite fragrance spiced cider
11. What types of things do you like to knit?anything really
12. Do you spin?no
13. Do you dye your own yarn?no
14. Favorite yarns Malabrigo... Though, I've always wanted to try Socks that Rock
15. Favorite needles I have some harmony needles, but I find that I knit tight... So, they can snap.
16. Do you have any allergies? Gluten
17. Would you be willing to prepare an angel kit if necessary? I could help.
18. Do you have any special requests? no
19. Do you have any pets?Dega the monster Maltese puppy
20. Is your home smoking or nonsmoking? non though I smoke outside

I tried, Miranda.

My HSKS roomie tagged me to do a Mosaic, and after 2 tries, I can't. Apparently, people can block their pictures from being used.

Ugh.

Retail Therapy Looks Good on Me

So, I did some shopping today for summer tops and things. I bought this top knowing the Eric would love it. I pulled my hair back, and I was shocked how different I looked. I should shop more often.


I bought these shoes, too, to surprise him. I went ahead and got them in both colors! Fun!

since June 19th...

Have you ever had a weekend so bad that you couldn't find the strength to blog about it? It was beyond exhausting to think about, let alone relive the misery by blogging about it. But today... Well, today, I realized that there are people who actually check in on me, and I need to actually post so they didn't they Dega and I ran off to live in secret. So, here's the past week... Feel free to pity me...

On the 19th, I left work and drove to physical therapy. It was going well, and I was excited about getting back to my normal self. After therapy, I drove home and picked up Dega and my stuff for the weekend. I was driving home for the Rodgers Family Reunion. We were going to camp out or stay in cottages at Hueston Woods in Ohio. So, anyways... I drove to Eric's house that night. It was great to see him. It always is. Eric only has Monday and Tuesday off; so, when he went to work on Friday morning, I drove down to my old office to meet Colleen for lunch. We went to PF Changs, and as always, it was great seeing her. After that, I met Eric by his work, and we drove out to the campgrounds. We got all set up for me to camp. Eric wasn't going to stay that night since he had basically been up since 4am on Thursday. While I was erecting the tent with him though, I asked some of the family to keep an eye on Dega. I had no idea they would let him lick beer from the rim of their beer cans. I was ready to flip out. They kept blaming the dog... I was not amused. The weekend continued on that rate. I barely spent any time with family. I froze that night. It was quite cold, but I got up and ran a zillion errands for other people. Eric showed up after work, and I couldn't have been more excited to see him. I was thinking that we could go horseback riding or get a canoe. Well, we got sent on another trip to WalMart. Well, on our way back, some stupid bitch cut across the parking lot on her cell. To avoid hitting her, Eric swerved straight into a concrete pole and broke something important on the truck. By time, we limped it back to the campsite to get my stuff and my car and let my family know I had to leave, it was pouring. Not that anyone cared if we were okay or what happened, they were all drunk. We did leave though... It took about 2 hours to get home. We ate dinner together and went to bed.

I hate family reunions. Through all of that, I only took a few pictures. I think I'll end with that.

funk

I'm not ignoring anyone. I'm just in a funk.

I'll be back when I find my head.

And pictures to match...

Bellatrix
Kingsley
Lupin
Tonks

Quidditch Round 2

1. At the beginning of the year feast, who is the only person who rudely interrupts Dumbledore during his speech?
b. Professor Umbridge

2. Off what street is the alley where Harry first met Sirius?
c. Magnolia Crescent

3. Tonks’ mother had two sisters, both pure-bloods, and both left on the Black Family Tree. What are their names?
c. Narcissa and Bellatrix

4. What spell are the students studying in McGonalgall’s class when Umbridge is doing her inspection?
d. The Vanishing Spell

5. Who comes to warn Harry and the rest of Dumbledore’s Army that Umbridge and her group of followers are coming to break up their meeting?
Dobby

6. Who are the members of the Order that met Harry Potter in the Dursely’s house during the summer before his fifth year?
c. Alastor Moody, Nymphadora Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Elphias Doge, Dedalus Diggle, Remus Lupin, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones

7. Moody used the Disillusionment Charm on Harry.
a. Yes

8. Which of these Death Eaters is Sirius related to?
d. All of these

9. At what age did Sirius leave his home?
Answer: 16

10. How many of the original Order members were killed (don’t include those who disappeared)?
b. 8

New hair and silly things of that sort...

Eric and I when he drove up to take care of me after my surgery last weekend. He was completely adorable and a doll. I am one lucky girl.

Shots of the new hair... I highlighted it blonde again. I really like it, and I think every time I go back, I'm going to have her go brighter and more blonde. The bottom shot is of Dega and I right before I went to bed. He looks so scruffy that it is definitely time for a bath.
When I first moved to IN, I put all of my knitting projects in progress in this box for easy moving. Apparently, Dega wanted to check it all out.
The second the camera flashed, he sat down like this. I take it as, "Mom, I wasn't going to eat your yarn."
I am now just using bandaids now to cover the stitches. This is Dega's place to lay and watch me. He often does that head tilt when I am holding the camera. Kinda like, "Mom, what are you doing?"
Dega and I at Chix with Stix in Forest Park... He went to get a bath yesterday, and then, we made the trek out there. I was actually headed further north, but traffic wouldn't let me be there in time. So, we stopped here. Kelly loves to play with him.