I’m….Bert? Really?

Your result for The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test …

Bert

You scored 83% Organization, 58% abstract, and 66% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables.

First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean.

Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type.

Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself.

You are very organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted.

Here is why are you Bert.

You are both very organized. You almost always know where your belongings are and you prefer things neat. You may even enjoy cleaning and find it therapeutic. Bert is a big neat freak and gets quite annoyed when Ernie makes a big mess.

You both are sometimes concrete and sometimes abstract thinkers. Bert is probably a bit more concrete in his bottlecap collecting addiction and his love of the weather. He does show his abstract side when he sings and performs his “Doin’ The Pidgeon” song. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren’t afraid to explore your dreams and desires… within limits of course.

You are both somewhat introverted. Bert is probably more introverted, because he spends most of his time either with Ernie or alone. Still he has no problem being around other people in his role as chairman of “The National Association of ‘W’ Lovers.” Like Bert, you probably like to have some time to yourself, but you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren’t scared of social situations.

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“In the Family of Things”

[note: this post has very little knitting content.  almost none, actually.]

Well, it’s been an eventful year, so far.  I suppose it’s just like everyone else’s year with some rough months and some lovely surprises tucked in here and there.  I spent the weekend in Western Mass again, seeing people who I adore, learning that I enjoy homemade sour cherry cordial, canning peaches, and generally smiling a lot.  This sort of experience leads me to reflect on Life, that and I had a lot of alone-time in the car.  Good times.

I’m happy to report that I’ve had quite a few good times here in town, a lot of them related to our local knitting group and fellow knitters.  I’m feeling happy and connected in an independent way….not something I’ve experienced in a while.  Now, as opposed to last year, I’m pretty sure somebody would notice if I were eaten by a bear/fell off a cliff/drank the wrong container of poison/etc.  I mean, it might take a few days, but I’m confident someone might look up and say, “Uh…wasn’t someone working on a sock a few weeks ago?  Where the hell is she?”

In that light of being connected to people, I wanted to share someone else’s story with you.  Today I read this touching post that reminded me of things we do out of love and respect for those we care for and about.  I have nothing to say except that I was completely inspired and had my hope for humanity renewed after I was finished reading.

So, Happy Day, people.  I’m proud to be in this with you.  How about a little of Ms. Oliver to end this post?

Reconsidering

Hey friends!  I’ve been knitting quite a bit (er, not this week, but aside from that, lots!) and unfortunately I haven’t been blogging about it, obviously.  I am reconsidering this whole blog thing, espeically as I don’t have my own computer anymore nor can I find the charger to my digital camera.  That said, I haven’t actually made up my mind yet, soooo….I’ll let you know.

Until then, happy knitting!

I Finished Some Things

I find that the longer I wait to post, the more things I have to share with you! Nice, huh? I also find that when I don’t photograph things I have finished like, oh, let’s just say my Twisted Tweed Socks, it’s more difficult to share with you. Me and digital cameras? Not getting along so well lately.

Twisted Tweed Socks (with old photo!)

Pretend there are two of these

Pattern: Twisted Tweed Socks

Yarn: Lorna’s Laces in the Bittersweet colorway

Needles: US Size 0

Note: I like the finished product, but I don’t think I enjoyed slipping stitches purl-wise. Then again, I really dragged these suckers out so perhaps I would have enjoyed the second sock more if I had picked up the pace a bit, you know? First time working with Lorna’s Laces.

Palindrome Scarf

Fluffy Goodness

Pattern: Palindrome Scarf

Yarn: Handspun Llama from a very nice woman (I will update later with actual name of her company)

Needles: Oh….um….maybe US 4s? 6s? 4s. I think.

Notes: I love that this cable pattern is reversible! Love it! And I hope this is the last scarf I have to make for a long time! Bo-ring! I didn’t actually measure the scarf, I just knit until I ran out of yarn, but it’s long enough to wrap around your neck but not by much. More like a mini-scarf. The yarn is delicious and the color is outstanding. This pattern would be great for a cowl.

1st Summer of Socks FO!

Summer of Socks Kick Off!

Stitches in all their glory

Heel Shot

Pattern: Charades

Yarn: Socks that Rock Flower Power

Needles: US Size 0

Notes: Love the pattern, love the yarn, but I could have picked a better combination. Perhaps something less variegated? Nevermind, I love these. And I think the pattern’s subtitle of “heroin. peppermint flavored heroin.” was right on!

Phew! That feels like a lot of reporting! I’ve been inspired by the Summer of Socks project and am motivated by my weekly knitting group to keep on top of my projects. This is fantastic as I can be a bit of a knitting slacker. Next up is the Ironwork socks!!! Hot damn, they are pretty. I hope I can actually complete a pair.

Eh….that’s all I have people. Nothing too exciting going on here besides some swimming in the lake and berry picking. If I was getting along with the digital camera maybe I could turn berry picking into a sweet story like Lolly did, but nope, we’re fighting at the moment. So instead I’ll be attempting to keep up with my summer training for the women’s triathlon and balance that out with eating a significant amount of ice cream. I hope you are doing the same. word.

Summer Time

You know, I always feel a bit weird posting when I don’t have photos for you (or when I *do* have photos, just not the connector wire thingy to upload them). I did finish a few things in an attempt to wrap projects up before the Summer of Socks so I hope to post photos soon…eh, how boring….excuses on a blog!

Aside from some knitting clean-up, I’ve been trying to live up to my vow that I would spend more time at the Lake this summer. I live mere blocks from Lake Champlain and I hardly ever go there to walk along the shore, to sleep on the beaches, take the ferry to NY, or go swimming – this is NONSENSE. Sunday afternoon I found myself packing up the Sunday NY Times, water, knitting, and a friend to plant ourselves at the edge of the water. I can’t say that my knitting enjoyed the sand, but I can tell you that I am going to attempt to go swimming twice a week in the lake when possible (lately we’ve had thunderstorms so forget it). It’s a good vow to uphold, you know?

Also, has anyone else noticed that the second you commit to spending your summer knitting socks, all you want to do is knit hats and sweaters? Just wondering….

A small update on The Girls…the humans are doing ok post putting-down, although I seem to forget how long that takes. Thank you so much for your sweet and thoughtful comments – you people rock.