Ahhhhh... the Thanksgiving holiday. Where I give thanks that I get to spend time with my family. And spend time with them, I did. I got to Ohio on Tuesday, and stayed til Sunday. And I was sick for most of the trip. It was a good time, aside from the sickness, but I was glad to be back in my own apartment Sunday night, chilling with the kitty cats. Since I was mostly sick, I got some knitting done. I finished a holiday project (thought I'm ripping it out because I'm not all that pleased with it) and I also finished Clapotis! YAY!!! She's currently sitting in a basket waiting for ends to be tucked in, a good washing, and blocking. But she's coming with me on Sunday to New York! I get to go back there for business next week, and I'm sooooo looking forward to spending time there. I can't wait to see the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. And I'm planning on catching a movie or two while I'm there. I might hit a yarn shop or two, and I totally plan on doing a bit of holiday shopping, though I'm not sure where. It's New York - it isn't like I can't find somewhere to shop, right?

After a strange, tiring, sick day at work, I got a phone call tonight from Chelsea, asking what our plans are for tomorrow night. She and I are apparently having marathon concert week. At least, it's a marathon for me. First, we're off to the 9:30 Club to see Iron and Wine. Then, on Thursday, we're heading to the State Theatre to see Bettye Lavette (yes, I spelled that right). I'm excited for them, but.... TWO WHOLE CONCERTS!! In ONE week!!! That's a record for this late twenty-something girl. And... to prove that I can still hang with the youngins' out there... I'm also teaching the days following the concerts. Should make for a fun class. Either I'll be slap happy or really really groggy. I'm hoping for the former. Anyhow, the point of my story. As I'm talking to Chelsea she asks, "Are you going to wear your Clapo-tee tomorrow night?" Ummmm... yea... I haven't even weaved in the ends. So, after getting off the phone and making a run to Whole Foods for cough drops, I weaved in ends and steam blocked the Clap. (I'm calling it the Clap these days... it makes me chuckle)

She's beautiful. I love her. I cannot wait to wear her tomorrow night. And I'm definitely... definitely taking her to NYC with me this weekend.
I thought by this time of the year, I'd be gift knitting. And yes, I have done some... but the past two days have been rather selfish days for me.

I'm knitting me a pair of socks. I've been wearing my last pair, and I can't get enough of how good homemade socks feel on my feet. I really, really doubted that I would like making socks. But I'm addicted.