Project Numero Uno

My learn to knit classes have ended and I am now ready to conquer the world of knitting. Ok, not really, but I'm going to try. I officially picked out my first project today --- a black scarf made with Baby Alpaca yarn (it's the soft kind). The pattern shouldn't be very hard... although I have to cast on 64 stitches!!! Nerd speak! I love it! I'm hoping to display my fabulous finished product here in a few weeks. Just you wait and see!

History In The Making

"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord." -President Barack Obama

♫ Show Me What I'm Looking - Carolina Liar

Wait, I'm wrong
Should've done better than this
Please, I'll be strong
I'm finding it hard to resist

So show me what I'm looking for

Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Oh Lord

Don't let go
I've wanted this far too long
Mistakes become regrets
I've learned to love abuse
Please show me what I'm looking for

Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Oh Lord

Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for

Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
To save me from being confused
Wait, I'm wrong
I can't do better than this
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused

Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Oh Lord

Stupid Haircut

Every time I get a haircut, I always regret it. It's always too short, too many layers, to uneven. Do you think it's because I'm not used to the change or because all haircuts need time to grow out a little before looking more... natural?

I give up. I got another stupid haircut. No pictures. Stupid.

Knitting 101

I've been trying to learn how to knit since 2006... I think. I bought a book, I borrowed my mom's knitting needles, I found yarn. All in all, a worthy attempted. But if you've ever knitted before, you'll know that it's no easy feat especially to get started. I basically gave up after two minutes of trying to decipher the ridiculous pictures from the book.

So, when I was perusing through TeachStreet, I came across some knitting classes in my hood. The only way to learn really IS to sit next to an old(er) lady and watch! I'm working on the beginner's stitch (I forgot what it's called), casting on (?), and binding (?). I need to get the terminology down ASAP.

Twilight

I woke up before 6:30am this morning to get ready, drive to BART, and walk to the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. Why??? To perform my civic duty... of jury service. On the form that they mail you, they tell you not to be late and to arrive at 8am. They even bold this. So, what happens when you arrive? You sit there... for hours... literally. GOODNESS! Luckily, I was super smart and I came equipped with Twilight, the so-proclaimed "Best Book of the Year". I started it a few days ago, but I wasn't that impressed. Bella is kinda whiny. And I didn't really care about the boring town of Forks. But, that was before. Before I (and every other female who has ever read the book) fell in love with Edward. OMG, can he BE any hotter? I now HAVE TO see the movie. I'll even go alone if I must. And I'm only halfway through the book! Alright, can't talk... must READ! Bye!

1 Down, 364 to Go...

This year's NYE, a few friends and I headed out to a party at Circa, a trendy Marina eatery (the chef was a contestant on Top Chef!). Our pre-party attempts were partially successfully, but completely voided after a long walk in the freezing cold to take the bus (free for the night!) to our destination. I've long heard that there are not enough cabs in SF and we were the victims this night. Circa was mad crowded, and while our party had reserved the upstairs part of the restaurant/lounge, it was still jam-packed with girls in skimpy dresses and glitter make-up and guys decked out in suits, vests, tuxedos (???). The rest of the night is a blur. The countdown was pretty typical. It caught me by surprise because all of a sudden, it was "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, haaappyyy neeewww yeeeaaar!" And then it was 2009. Weird. Afterward, some people got sick, some people got tired, and I was in bed by 2:00am.

I woke up the next morning feeling slightly groggy, but otherwise in good shape. Pizza, wings, and soda cured whatever hangoverness that I had. Yesss!!! It was nice to relax most of the day. We went out to dinner later for my parents' Anniversary. That was nice too. All in all, it was a good start to 2009. :)