Thanks to all who sent consoling comments about the house. I'm feeling fine about it now, especially since my dad seems quite relieved that the financial pressure is off. We're going to resume our search next spring, so that Scott and I will actually be ready to move when we buy a house. I think my father was getting very stressed out about making the mortgage payments himself, finding a tenant, etc. while waiting for us to wrap things up here in NYC.
In knitting news, I've been working on my Sunspots sweater, and also trying to complete the pattern. Because of the complexity of the stitch pattern, I had to get creative with how to describe the raglan shaping. In the end, I decided to chart the decreases so that it will be clear how to fit the decreases into the pattern. But I'm finding making the charts quite time-consuming, and I'm worried that the boss will be angry with me that it's still not finished. On the up side, it's given me an opportunity to use the updated Stitch and Motif Maker software. It's definitely much improved over the old version.
Oh, and here's an exciting development: I'm going to be working at the Karabella booth for the TNNA trade show in Columbus. I think it will be an excellent opportunity to learn more and meet people in the industry. I'm psyched!
You are going to have the *best* time in Columbus! And it's perfect that you're going now, when you won't actually be trying to buy. I went last year, and it was a terrific retail education, and I met so many wonderful people. It was a very inspiring trip for me. I especially loved meeting all the vibrant, successful, middle-aged women who have been running their businesses for years, and who are clearly doing what they want to do. Great role models for me -- I was never exposed to that particular role model when I was growing up.
Wanna grab some lunch or coffee together? I'll be there Friday afternoon through Sunday early evening. Drop me a line.
Posted by: Rose | May 28, 2004 at 07:56 AM