Friday, June 29, 2007

i am not complaining...

Really. I'm not.

It's just....well, here's the thing:

<rant> (so please feel free to skim if this is all too much drama for you...)

I am waiting for the dust to settle on a few big things in my life and it feels a lot like I'm just treading water. And I know that the universe can't just pick itself up and rearrange to suit me in mere moments sometimes, 'cause y'know, other people are involved and this is sortof monumental and all, but...it's like holding your breath y'know? You can only do it for so long before your head starts to hurt and you get dizzy and you feel as if if you do this for onemoresecond you will seriously, seriously die. Seriously.

Yeah. Like that.

I am doing my level-best to focus on living my heart's desire to whatever extent is possible every day in any way I can, and most of the time it works; really, it does. It's just that having the boy here and spending time together and remembering how it makes me giddy every time he looks over at me or touches my arm or puts an arm around my waist briefly as he passes behind me...it all makes me want the eventuality to be the reality. Right now. Not in a couple years when his degree is finally done. Not once I've graduated and found an articling position closer to him. Now.

And the whole articling stress is tied up in this because whereas before an articling job anywhere was fine by me just so long as there was one, now not only are some of my aspirations pinned on this, some of his are too. And they have to do with getting an articling position in a city I've never lived in and haven't visited since I was twelve-years-old, but have always really wanted to live in and almost went to law school in. (Don't worry, I'm kicking myself on that one too), and an employment market that I don't feel nearly as familiar with. And it all has to get done now, and I don't feel ready, but I just finished lamenting to the universe that I want this all now.

It's...just....all...so.....grawr!!

...and I haven't even mentioned the ShouldIStartMyOwnBusinessInstead? internal dialogue that's been whirling around my brain for the last six months or so. I mean, if I had a fantastic idea like...oh...say...Jess and Casey over at ravelry this would not even be a question, but my brilliant idea? I haven't remembered it yet. Maybe I should email them and ask them to hire me. I do web dev. What coding I don't know how to do, I can learn, Right?!

Okay Tiff...pull it together...

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Sorry about that guys. I'm done now. I'm finding my happy place and snuggling with my furries and my yarn and taking nice, zen-inducing walks with the pupper-dogger. I just thought I would share why things have been so quiet 'round these parts. When I'm worried or upset, I just stop talking. I know it's not fair to you all, and I apologize from the bottom of my scattered little heart. I will do better. I promise.

As penance, I present to you:

Yarn Pr0n:



Dizzying, isn't it?

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

survey says...

The recipient of Zombie Gir totally got it. And loved it. And took it to his birthday BBQ where a bunch of his science-nerd buddies would be to show it to them. How cute was he? Well, picture, a nearly-an-old-man old white guy, with white boy dreads, in a nerd-boy t-shirt (also courtesy of moi) carrying around a little, knitted, purple robot do...action figure, and thrusting it into guests faces as they arrived. Yeah. I wanted to eat him up with a spoon.

So twitterpated am I, I can hardly stand it.

I had a bit of a moment on Monday night when I realized that I didn't want to share him during the five days that he's in the province. I know he wants to see his friends and his friends want to see him. And I know that he has his parents and siblings here that he needs to spend time with too. But I just want to have him with me all. the. time.

And he was wonderful about it too. Seriously. Every time I think he can't possibly get more awesome and in sync with me and emotionally generous, he manages it. Seriously. Y'all wonder why I don't share him with you more? This is why!

*stares off into space with a big, stupid grin on her face*

Right. So. Moving along...

Have y'all seen this?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elemmaciltur/466335679/

How 'bout this?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elemmaciltur/467124750/

I KNOW.

And it just so happens that geek-boy himself will be spending some time in the area this summer. Would it be so horrible to ask him to bring back a skein or, oh, say....20? Hmm?

Hey! Here's a sock:


And.. (spoiler alert: if you're in the STR sock club, DO NOT READ FURTHER!!)
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June's STR sock club yarn! Purdy, no?


Okay. I'm off to do some more stuff and spend some more money on ridiculous things...like, y'know...postage on articling applications? *sigh*

Later!

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Friday, June 22, 2007

just in case you had any doubts...

I now am in possession of definitive proof that I am indeed a bigfatnerd.

I am pleased and proud to present to you...

Zombie Gir



Here he is, just chillin' on my messy, messy desk. (Note to self: Clean up prior to recipient's arrival.)



Creepy, isn't he?



Now, zombies usually have some sort of blood and brain matter leaking out of them. However, since Gir doesn't have a proper brain, his favourite rubber piggy is leaking out of his head instead. Clever (note that I originally typed "Cleaver" - Freudian slip perhaps?), non?



And I do so love how possessively he clutches his radioactive cupcake!

I just hope the planned recipient "gets it"...

Comments from the peanut gallery? Does he look like a zombie-fied robot?

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Saturday, June 16, 2007

ta-dah!

See? I've been doing stuff! Purdy, innit? (As always, click for biggening...)





I'm working on some socks too, but no pics yet. I've been stupid busy with the full-time work and the freelance and the twitterpation and...yeah.

More soon!

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