Shh... Don't Tell Anyone...
... but I am supposed to be catching up from a week long vacation from work. I am almost there. ALMOST. I returned from a nice relaxing time at the beach, refreshed, a little tanner, and ready to get back to the swing of things. It amazes me how a little short break makes your revitalized and eager to do the mundane chores that we get so overwhelmed with on a day to day basis.
There was a point at the beginning of this month that I felt that I could not handle my silly little job, that the ridiculous requests were just too much for me to handle. All I could think about during the day was when I was going to get home and knit, and relax (with wine - there I admit it!), so I took repeated breaks to ravel, and read blogs, and send my Tony emails. Then I got home, and all I could think about while I was "relaxing" is how I had so much work to do. Amazing how the mind works - eh?
After a week of sun, sleeping in, and nice long workouts (I needed to earn my crystal light and rum kids!), I returned home to 160 emails that needed "immediate attention". UGH! I thought I would never get done. But I took a deep breath, did not think about opening my ravelry, bloglines, flickr (ok - i took a quick peek at flickr) and now I only have like 10 emails left to go!
So here I am - taking a break and showing you my latest FO:
Pattern: Razor Cami
Yarn: Patons Grace in Taupe- 4.5 Skeins - approximately 612 yds
Needles: Size 5 Addis
Modifications: I excluded the border with a second yarn, added 3/4 inch ribbing at the top and made the straps a little thicker.
Hopefully I will have my first ever pattern surprise up for you guys soon. Right now I am working on my Habu Tunic, SecretMichiBabyProject 2, a test knit that I will tell you guys about once I ask if I can tell you guys about it, and my Free People Sweater.
The best part - I am so relaxed and content when I knit... ahhh! what a break will do!
There was a point at the beginning of this month that I felt that I could not handle my silly little job, that the ridiculous requests were just too much for me to handle. All I could think about during the day was when I was going to get home and knit, and relax (with wine - there I admit it!), so I took repeated breaks to ravel, and read blogs, and send my Tony emails. Then I got home, and all I could think about while I was "relaxing" is how I had so much work to do. Amazing how the mind works - eh?
After a week of sun, sleeping in, and nice long workouts (I needed to earn my crystal light and rum kids!), I returned home to 160 emails that needed "immediate attention". UGH! I thought I would never get done. But I took a deep breath, did not think about opening my ravelry, bloglines, flickr (ok - i took a quick peek at flickr) and now I only have like 10 emails left to go!
So here I am - taking a break and showing you my latest FO:
Pattern: Razor Cami
Yarn: Patons Grace in Taupe- 4.5 Skeins - approximately 612 yds
Needles: Size 5 Addis
Modifications: I excluded the border with a second yarn, added 3/4 inch ribbing at the top and made the straps a little thicker.
Hopefully I will have my first ever pattern surprise up for you guys soon. Right now I am working on my Habu Tunic, SecretMichiBabyProject 2, a test knit that I will tell you guys about once I ask if I can tell you guys about it, and my Free People Sweater.
The best part - I am so relaxed and content when I knit... ahhh! what a break will do!
Labels: finished objects, vacation, wip
16 Comments:
I am glad that you had such a nice break! I need one of those!! Your cami looks great! :)
I really like the look of your cami; it came out so much nicer than mine did! :)
Sounds like you were a bit stressed out.. I'm glad a vacation helped that a bit. ;) Being stressed out sucks!
Welcome back! I totally know how you felt about work. I'm due for a vacation too.
Your Razor Cami looks great! I should be finished with mine this week.
I always find that when I finish one vacation, I'm immediately counting down the days until the next one. And that would ten days :)
The cami looks beautiful!
Nice cami! Where do you find these "break" things? I think I need one of those!
Yes, breaks are essential to life (and one's sanity). I'm seriously lovin' that tank... If I nice arms like you, it'd be in my queue!
Welcome back! You look gloriously tan and relaxed and accomplished. I love the tank top- it fits you perfectly!
Wow the cami looks good. Sounds like a relaxing vacation.
You look stunning and lovely in your new Razor cami! I like the color you chose too.
Yay, no more cranky Paloma! :P
The cami looks fabulous.
beautiful, a great color on you!
I love your Razor cami! Great yarn choice too -- I love the subdued color.
Free People Sweater? Must know more about that and also the secret projects! :-)
Welcome back!
I love it!!! Fits you perfectly, and an excellent color choice for you as well. You must be thrilled!
Crap! You've just reminded me what I have to look forward to tomorrow. The razor cami looks (and fits) great. Nice!!
Wow, you certainly didn't waste much time getting super busy again...I hope your vacation provided you with some long-lasting refreshment!
The Razor Cami looks great! Thanks for taking a break from the VERY PRESSING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY emails to show it to us!
That looks amazing!!
Looking forward to your surprise pattern! :)f
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