hihihi.
Hi there. My name is Carrieoke. I used to do things like spend time with my schmoos and play on the internet and comment on blogs and knit and sleep and exercise, and maybe sew. Now I do this: workschoolworkschoolworkschool. sleep. eat. repeat.
I thought I would take two summer classes to free up my fall semester, since I'm getting married in the fall. BAD IDEA JEANS. I mean, I'm surviving. And the classes are actually quite enjoyable and I'm learning a lot and all that. I'm just tired. and busy. and tired. sigh.
but. I got to buy a new USB fancypants headset with microphone, because my classes are online. LOOK HOW MUCH FUN IT IS.
jealous?I know you are.
and also, can I take your order?
okay! hi there! so much has been going on! I don't even know where to begin. ooh, I know - we moved my dad back to Georgia. We'd been missing him, and he'd been missing us (or really he'd been missing his grandson, BigHeadSchmoo, and who can blame him?) and it was the right time, so my sisters found him a great apartment, and we drove on up to North Carolina and packed him up and now he's here! yay Dad.
Dad says hi.
Also, my band played at Athfest last weekend, which is like a big fun Athens music festival that happens annually. It was the best show we've played in a long time. There were tons of people there, and the guys in my band may have made three million dollars in fake money with our faces on it and thrown huge wads of the money into the crowd while screaming "Make it rain!" Maybe.
I know. They are totally insane.
It was fun times.
I'm still knitting away on my sockapaloooza sock number two. I finished sock one, and it is lovely. My first sock with both a short row heel and toe, and I'm pretty happy with the result. I can see why some folks don't so much like the short heel - but I'm totally converted to a short row toe. It's beautiful.
Number One, you're the best!
Anywho. After July 3, I'll have a little less on my plate, and hopefully more time for my schmoos and knitting and exercise. In that order. Hope your summer is lovely and peaceful.
Comments (33)
Some time ago, I did need to buy a house for my corporation but I did not earn enough money and could not purchase anything. Thank goodness my fellow suggested to take the loan at trustworthy bank. So, I did so and used to be happy with my short term loan.
Posted by YangMartha28 | June 6, 2010 12:35 AM
YOUR DAD is the cutest schmoo ever. I love that picture.
And also I would like to have the combo meal.
Oh, combo meals. How I miss thee. And Hohos.
Posted by Jenny | July 16, 2007 9:13 PM
Well, I had a lot to get off my chest but it looks like Artificial God (see comment below) really said it all for me.
In any case, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have fun!
Posted by karen | July 12, 2007 7:34 PM
Wow!! I hope it calms down for you soon - but you still seem to be having fun and that's what's important.
Posted by chris | July 11, 2007 1:54 PM
Hey Carrie! I hear you re the busy schedule. Don't worry: We'll be here when you're able to post. Miss ya! :-)
Posted by Becky | July 11, 2007 12:25 PM
Phew, my head is spinning just reading about all the things you have going on. I like the order in which you choose to do things - me too: kids/hubby, knitting followed by exercise.
Posted by Asaknitter | July 6, 2007 5:34 PM
I LOVE the pic of you in the headset. And that money idea is brilliant. Very creative :)
Posted by Stacey | July 5, 2007 12:02 AM
The sock looks great. I remember when school took up most of my time. I remind myself that every now and then when I think I might want to go back. LOL
Posted by Anna | July 3, 2007 9:12 AM
Hi! Love your short-row sock...I'm getting my game on to try one myself! May I ask which pattern/version you used?
Thanks!
Posted by Lori in Michigan | July 2, 2007 10:27 PM
I totally know what you mean by schoolschoolschool... I too am in graduate school and I too feel like there is not enough hours in a day. Good luck
Posted by catie phillips | July 2, 2007 5:13 PM
First - thanks for the capelet compliment! I really enjoyed knitting it (Ilga Leja is a genius).
I've been lurking on your blog for years. Sorry for the lack of commenting.
Your Dad is the cutest! He looks like a nice guy, he has that face, you know? You can just tell that he's awesome.
I love a short-row heel.
It cracks me up that you are sporting Freemason bling.
Posted by Terra | July 2, 2007 4:23 PM
OMG, the money is hilarous!! Love it. Take care!
Posted by pamela wynne | July 2, 2007 2:57 PM
Hi Carrie! Hang in there through the summer classes. You'll be happy that you did it when it's all finished. Glad to see that you're still alive and knitting!
Posted by molly! | July 2, 2007 2:11 AM
BLT. Miss you!
Posted by JulieFrick | July 1, 2007 9:14 PM
I'll have a small Coke and large fries, please.
Posted by Krista | June 30, 2007 3:19 PM
i recently tried knitting short row heels a couple of times. i'm kinda meh about them myself.
but your socks looks FABULOUS! love the striping.
Posted by Sandra | June 30, 2007 10:08 AM
Yay Short Rows!
Neat socks. Been missin' your blog! Good luck with the workschoolworkschoolworkschoolsleepeatrepeat thing!
Posted by Scrapper | June 29, 2007 8:41 PM
The use of "Bad Idea Jeans" is the best thing I've read all week--hands down!
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June 29, 2007 7:43 PM
Nifty headset there! And yay for your dad now living a bit closer to all of you. =)
Posted by Rossana | June 29, 2007 7:36 PM
I just wanted to say that I really miss you now that you're in school! You're my favorite knitting blog and the only one I check several times a week!
I sure hope that when you finish school you get a great job where you make a lot of money and work only a few hours so you can blog and knit and blog and knit All. The. Time!!! (Oh, and sing, of course! :)
~Sophia (a lurker until now)
Posted by Sophia | June 29, 2007 4:06 PM
Yay Bling! You should make a dress out of that money to wear at your next gig.
Dude, you can go download skype and call me now that you have a fancy headset. It's free, so do it. Do it now.
Also, yay for summer classes being almost over! When I get back I want you to take me to the Ramsay gym with you. So I don't have to go by myself and get all scared and weird when I can't find the locker rooms or something.
Posted by jodi | June 29, 2007 2:56 PM
So I'm flipping through my copy of Knitscene (Fall 07) and who do I see on page 10? I believe it's Carrieoke! Am I right? If so, you looked adorable!
Posted by SpaceCase | June 29, 2007 12:40 PM
I struggled and struggled with all types of heels (I HATE gussets!) until I found Lucy Neatby's short row garter stitch heel. I luv, luv, luv it!
It is fast, cushy, no purling and no gaps. Check it out!
Posted by brenda s. | June 29, 2007 12:26 PM
your hilarious! and your dad is adorable.
p.s. can you tell me where the dressing rooms are?
Posted by Cristina | June 29, 2007 12:21 PM
glad your dad is coming back to georgia! that must be so nice for you. and the classes might be overwhelming now, but you made the right choice, totally. try to make time for a little fun!
Posted by carrie m | June 29, 2007 11:46 AM
Hang in there. I just went through your kind of craziness and there is sanity lurking on the horizon.
Posted by Leslie | June 29, 2007 10:45 AM
Fabulous first sock -- stripey goodness all around!
Posted by Sarah | June 29, 2007 9:16 AM
Yipes. I remember taking two summer classes in grad school while teaching, and it was crazy! So I feel for you. Your sock is looking lovely - I seem to be pathologically incapable of making a short-row heel that doesn't look pooey. So good job! :)
Posted by Elizabeth | June 29, 2007 8:47 AM
Summer classes always seem like a good idea until you actually have to do them. They're so intense! But they ARE a good idea for the time they save you later.
Hope the next week goes fast!
Posted by Cara | June 29, 2007 7:01 AM
Yay for July 3rd, we miss you around here! Jason decided to take two summer classes this summer, too, so his life is about to get really crazy...what with the sleep deprived nights and two nights a week of class. We feel your pain around here.
Posted by sarah b. | June 29, 2007 6:13 AM
Great update. Welcome back online, I missed you. Yay for Dads. I have a Dad just like that...so adorable. Good luck with all the stuff and enjoy the knitting therapy.
Posted by Nicola | June 29, 2007 4:20 AM
Your dad looks so happy, it made me cry in a good way.
Posted by Katie | June 29, 2007 2:33 AM
hang in there, carrie. it sounds like it won't be long before things calm down.
Posted by karen | June 29, 2007 1:22 AM