This 'n' that

Wow! I can't believe I haven't posted in a month! I've been fairly busy with life and knitting. I'll start off with the knitting part and after that I'll go on with the life part, you then have the choice to continue reading or leave.
I made a neck warmer for myself and a friend of mine saw it so she wanted one, then I made myself a headband and she wanted one of those too so I made her one of each. Then after that she wanted me to make one for her Aunt so I did that too and I must say it's nice to have someone who appreciates your knitting.
Once my friend gave her Aunt the neck warmer I made she said she was unaware that it had to be put on over the head and she's picky about doing that so I was asked to make another one for her that buttoned up. I took the plunge and tried one that was a little bit intimidating. It involved the use of a cable needle but every time I tried to use the darn thing it would slip out and I'd be left with the stitches lying there. By the end I was used to it and now I think I would prefer not to use a cable needle :) I am very proud of this accomplishment...

And now onto to life...

As of late I've been going to the doctor and have probably mentioned in here about me being diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. Well also in the mix I've been going to the doctor with depression and wondering if there is more to it. My doctor needed help with this so I had to go see a psychiatrist and that was done via telemedicine. It's the oddest thing but interesting at the same time. Anyhow...
by the time he was finished asking me a bunch of questions he came up with the conclusion that I'm Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder with a possible underlying of ADD.
My son has been getting into trouble at school and his teacher mentioned to me before Xmas that she's recommending he get tested for ADHD. So it doesn't surprise me now because I found that it's Hereditary. As of late I've been down about it all and finding it a hard adjustment. Since the diabetic nurse told me that I've probably been diabetic for a while now I've been worrying about complications that can arise. I'm not sleeping properly again so all I think about lately is sleeping.
Speaking of...it's time for me to go and wake hubby up so I can go get the kids from school. Have a wonderful week!

Knitting meme

I'm answering a knitting meme that a dear friend challenged me to. Thanks MarieAngel :)
Like she said, it gives a quick view to your knitting abilities and accomplishments and reminders on what we'd like to try.

Well here goes....

The idea is to take this list of knitting techniques, projects, etc. and mark the ones you've done in bold. Then italicize (I made mine blue) the ones you plan to try, and leave the rest in plain text.

Afghan
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items
Knitting with your own hand-spun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Participate in an exchange
Scarf
Teaching a child/teenager to knit
American/English knitting
Knitting to make money
Buttonholes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on one or two circulars
Knitting with someone else's hand-spun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art
Knitting two socks on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener stitch
Knitted flowers
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegated yarn
Stuffed toys
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Free-form knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mits/arm-warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an on-line knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories
Knitting in public

I would like to tag Ariel and Dawn to do the same : )
Maybe later I'll add more also this way I can see who reads my blog LOL.

Happy New Year to everyone. May 2009 bring much happiness and joy to all and may it be a healthy one too!

Room with a view

It's been quite a while since I've posted. We've been so busy getting things organized and trying to move. This is the only pic I have to show right now, it's the view from my door off my kitchen.



We're just about done with the move and so glad too. My hubby got hurt a short while ago and things got postponed which is a bit disappointing but couldn't be helped. We had an agreement to try to be out earlier then the end of the month so we didn't have to owe anyone money but as it turns out..we now owe them a bit of cash. Oh well..what can we do right.

I've been going back and forth to the doctor too which doesn't help. I'm not sure if I mentioned it in another post at all but I put it off long enough....
I've suffered from depression for quite a long time and I finally decided it was time to go back on my meds. My doctor is also getting me connected with a couple of other people to help her decide if I am in fact bi-polar. I'm just procrastinating at the moment about making the appointments.
Also during one of my visits my doctor discovered I have high blood pressure and she rushed to get me onto meds for it too. She ordered blood work to see if everything else is working ok. I have a feeling though I'm either diabetic or boarder-line. It runs in my family and I was gestational diabetic with 2 of my 3 children so it's a great risk that I could be.

Our Christmas was small this year but nice. Every other year we've gone to the city to spend it with my in laws but this year it was just us. We were supposed to have company come on Boxing day but my MIL was so sick she figured she should stay home. I don't blame her one bit...and besides, i wouldn't want the kids to get it so they couldn't start back at school on the 5th.
I love having them home...but...well you know how it goes LOL.

I hope everyone has a great week!

A little late posting the third of 3 hats.

I've been having some troubles these days with some medical things so I haven't felt much like blogging and then I realized I haven't posted Emily's hat yet. I am so proud of getting all 3 done in such a quick time. Now if only I can be that quick with the rest of my holiday knitting. I have no clue what to make for anyone and that is if they want anything made. I also made a hat for hubby which took no time at all and he likes it but I think it could have been a bit bigger cuz it barely covers his ears.

anyhow...here's Emily's hat.