Did you have a good New Year's Eve? A fortuitous start to 2008? I hope so.
Our little dinner party was a fun way to ride the cusp of the two years. Good company, good food, good champagne. There were even fireworks just after midnight.
I started the year a bit lazily, although I made sure to take actions that were on my 2008 goals list. Simple things, like taking a vitamin supplement. Neal and I shook ourselves out of the stupor we were in for a trek in the woods. About four inches of powder had fallen, and it made for a fabulous ski, even if I did turf it twice at the bottom of hills and once when I was being a wise guy, sticking out my ass for Neal to brush off the snow. The first tumble was the most spectacular as I tried out my fledgling skills and failed to take a curve at the bottom of the hill. Knee hit ice, and I have an impressive little bruise to show for it.
I just finished my Treadmilling, and I'm going to wind up some yarn for a scarf I want to make. I've been nearing the end of the Forest Canopy shawl, and as I'll be traveling this week, I figure I'll take along a new project. My WIP list (no longer UFOs. They are not burdens, but joys) has gotten manageable, and I think I can make some serious progress on the new scarf.
Tomorrow afternoon I head to Nashville (well, technically Brentwood) to visit my oldest sister. She called this morning with super exciting news, which makes me feel like this visit is perfectly timed. I might try to hit one of the SnBs at Threaded Bliss Yarns--anyone in the Brentwood area going to be there on Thursday?
In the meantime, though, I'm going to do some housework and get packed. I tend to travel light, so it shouldn't take long. I'll try to post while I'm away, but if not, I'll catch you all next week!
Not sure how long you'll be in town, but there's a ravelry meetup in Nashville on Sunday afternoon if you're still around!
Posted by: Kim U | January 02, 2008 at 12:55 PM
WIPs instead of UFOs. I think I like that a lot better. Lol. Whenever I think of UFOs it gets me all down. Thanks for the idea. Hope you don't mind if I steal it! ;]
Posted by: Kris | January 02, 2008 at 01:15 PM
I'm so glad you posted about the Clean Slate in 2008 project--it made me get off my butt and finish a bunch of projects! I have a sense of accomplishment, emptied a basket, and managed to create some breathing space.
Enjoy your trip!!
Posted by: Divine Bird Jenny | January 02, 2008 at 01:35 PM
I'll be at TBY SnB Thu night! Usually get there around 6 PM after having dinner w/ Husband and Young Man.
Posted by: Betty | January 02, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Happy New Year! I can't wait to see your finished shawl.
Posted by: Ramona | January 02, 2008 at 07:17 PM
I'm glad you had a good New Year's! Have a good trip.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 02, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Happy New Year! Hope you enjoy a wonderful trip to the greater Nashville area. I love that you've hit the ground running with 2008 knitting.
Posted by: Heide | January 07, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Hope you have a great trip - happy New Year! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | January 09, 2008 at 11:30 AM