Thursday, December 30, 2004

rainy days

it's been quite awhile since my last post. i have been enjoying a nice break for the holidays back in my hometown of milpitas, ca. it's so nice not to work and to just chill out. good news- i got a new digital camera for christmas! expect more eye friendly posts in the new year. i'll be back at work on monday so i'll have more time to post next week. have a safe and happy new year!

Friday, December 10, 2004

warm fuzzies

my roomate and i are throwing a wee holiday dinner this weekend. neither of us has cooked for awhile so this might be interesting. but i gotta run to the store at lunch to get some groceries. i think i am going to make some hot cider. delish.

i have been knitting up a storm this week, too. hopefully some pictures to show up next week of a finished london beanie and a couple of scarves. i bought some koigu kersti yesterday for a small scarf and it is so lovely to work with. if you haven't tried it yet i think that you must.

also saw screenings of the wedding date and ocean's 12 this week. the wedding date was what i expected- cheesy and cliched romantic comedy. but dermot mulroney is a cutie and it had its moments. and i don't want to spoil ocean's 12 for anyone but i will tell you that it was not as good as the original, but how could it be? it was fun to watch and there were lots of little jokes if you are really familiar with the first one. the life aquatic with steve zissou also opens up this week (limited) which i really enjoyed. same wes anderson sensibility as the royal tennenbaums and rushmore if you like that kind of stuff. and those red knit hats are so cool. i might have to make one if i can get a closer look at it. so go out and see a movie, knit, and eat some christmas cookies this weekend. i know i will.

Wednesday, December 08, 2004

my secret pal rocks!


here is a picture of my final secret pal 2 package. my pal was none other than the fabulous kat of pinku. she has been a great secret pal and i love everthing she has sent. thank you thank you thank you. see her last package had some choice stuff. sorry but you can't have it. there is some vintage mauve mohair, some really cute oragami stickers (sorry no good closeup), these cool bead garlands, and best of all- some handmake ornaments. they look crocheted maybe and then starched into shape. trust me, they rock. thanks, kat!

i am currently in the throws of holiday gifting hell. i was at the mall yesterday and while not as bad as i thought it would be, still a pain in the ass. so much pressure. sigh. and the knitting. i have lots of that to do, too. what am i doing blogging? gotta get back to the holiday knitting!

Friday, December 03, 2004

tgif

i am so happy that it's friday and that i only have a few more hours of work left until i can go home. working just drains the life outta me, i tell ya. well next year i plan on getting a new job that will hopefully be less life sucking.

i have been trying to get my christmas knitting done but it seems to be neverending. my roommate also just got back which means that i have to work on her present in secret. we also have our friend staying with us this weekend (the one i made the convertible mitts for) so i also have to hide his christmas gift. i plan on making him a london beanie to match his gloves with the leftovers. i started it last night while he was out at a party and am halfway done! i still need to make my brother his hat and start my mom's shawl/scarf and her mittenettes. not to mention all the regular christmas shopping i need to do. i am so screwed.

i got to see a screening of a very long engagement on wednesday, too. i liked it a lot although it is very different from amelie. it's about a woman (audrey tautou) trying to solve the mystery of what happened to her fiancee (an adorable gaspard ulliel) during ww1. it has the jean pierre jeunet sort of strangeness but it's very gritty and serious. lots of bloody battles and trench time. unexpected actors like jodie foster, tcheky karyo and marion cotillard pop up as well as the usual cast of actors he likes to bring on. very enjoyable and beautifully shot.

well i am off to finish off my work before the day ends. i think we're going out to see closer (with gorgeous jude law and dashing clive davis) tonight and are having dinner at zankous chicken. mmm tasty! oh fun note- my roomie checked the messages on the machine today (i never do) and said that there was a message for us reserving a ham that fed 16. on investigation we found that our home number is only one digit off from the honey ham store's number. oh the holiday mischief we could do (but we won't). :)

Thursday, December 30, 2004

rainy days

it's been quite awhile since my last post. i have been enjoying a nice break for the holidays back in my hometown of milpitas, ca. it's so nice not to work and to just chill out. good news- i got a new digital camera for christmas! expect more eye friendly posts in the new year. i'll be back at work on monday so i'll have more time to post next week. have a safe and happy new year!
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Friday, December 10, 2004

warm fuzzies

my roomate and i are throwing a wee holiday dinner this weekend. neither of us has cooked for awhile so this might be interesting. but i gotta run to the store at lunch to get some groceries. i think i am going to make some hot cider. delish.

i have been knitting up a storm this week, too. hopefully some pictures to show up next week of a finished london beanie and a couple of scarves. i bought some koigu kersti yesterday for a small scarf and it is so lovely to work with. if you haven't tried it yet i think that you must.

also saw screenings of the wedding date and ocean's 12 this week. the wedding date was what i expected- cheesy and cliched romantic comedy. but dermot mulroney is a cutie and it had its moments. and i don't want to spoil ocean's 12 for anyone but i will tell you that it was not as good as the original, but how could it be? it was fun to watch and there were lots of little jokes if you are really familiar with the first one. the life aquatic with steve zissou also opens up this week (limited) which i really enjoyed. same wes anderson sensibility as the royal tennenbaums and rushmore if you like that kind of stuff. and those red knit hats are so cool. i might have to make one if i can get a closer look at it. so go out and see a movie, knit, and eat some christmas cookies this weekend. i know i will.
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Wednesday, December 08, 2004

my secret pal rocks!


here is a picture of my final secret pal 2 package. my pal was none other than the fabulous kat of pinku. she has been a great secret pal and i love everthing she has sent. thank you thank you thank you. see her last package had some choice stuff. sorry but you can't have it. there is some vintage mauve mohair, some really cute oragami stickers (sorry no good closeup), these cool bead garlands, and best of all- some handmake ornaments. they look crocheted maybe and then starched into shape. trust me, they rock. thanks, kat!

i am currently in the throws of holiday gifting hell. i was at the mall yesterday and while not as bad as i thought it would be, still a pain in the ass. so much pressure. sigh. and the knitting. i have lots of that to do, too. what am i doing blogging? gotta get back to the holiday knitting!

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Friday, December 03, 2004

tgif

i am so happy that it's friday and that i only have a few more hours of work left until i can go home. working just drains the life outta me, i tell ya. well next year i plan on getting a new job that will hopefully be less life sucking.

i have been trying to get my christmas knitting done but it seems to be neverending. my roommate also just got back which means that i have to work on her present in secret. we also have our friend staying with us this weekend (the one i made the convertible mitts for) so i also have to hide his christmas gift. i plan on making him a london beanie to match his gloves with the leftovers. i started it last night while he was out at a party and am halfway done! i still need to make my brother his hat and start my mom's shawl/scarf and her mittenettes. not to mention all the regular christmas shopping i need to do. i am so screwed.

i got to see a screening of a very long engagement on wednesday, too. i liked it a lot although it is very different from amelie. it's about a woman (audrey tautou) trying to solve the mystery of what happened to her fiancee (an adorable gaspard ulliel) during ww1. it has the jean pierre jeunet sort of strangeness but it's very gritty and serious. lots of bloody battles and trench time. unexpected actors like jodie foster, tcheky karyo and marion cotillard pop up as well as the usual cast of actors he likes to bring on. very enjoyable and beautifully shot.

well i am off to finish off my work before the day ends. i think we're going out to see closer (with gorgeous jude law and dashing clive davis) tonight and are having dinner at zankous chicken. mmm tasty! oh fun note- my roomie checked the messages on the machine today (i never do) and said that there was a message for us reserving a ham that fed 16. on investigation we found that our home number is only one digit off from the honey ham store's number. oh the holiday mischief we could do (but we won't). :)
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