A Knitting Affair

Well, I haven’t updated in a bit which is actually normal for me. So here is the low down on all that is going on.

1. Knitting Content – I will cover this part first so that you don’t have to read the personal stuff if you don’t want to.

Nati is complete. It was a very easy knit. The yarn calls for something bulky. I used two strands held together and find that it isn’t bulky at all. It also fits really well. I am glad that I knit it and may even do it again!

I have also been spinning. I am working on knitting socks and was supposed to do a secret project but am not motivated. So I started spinning again.

I have all of my “yarn” for my trip. I am planning on doing socks as they are light and simple AND I need to get some done. I am also working on my Block Exchange in Ravelry. I have half the blocks done, will be sending them out this week and will complete the rest in the next week or so.

2. Travel – Here is where the personal stuff starts so move on if you don’t want to read. David leaves tomorrow for Argentina. We had a great dinner tonight with his boys and got our arrangements straight. I will see him in 28 days (add one day due to the time difference) and it feels like it will be forever yet I know it is going to fly by (I hope!). He and his youngest are very excited and I am looking forward to hearing all the stories. But, I am anxious for December 19 to arrive.

3. Health – I started a health blog but I am not keeping that up either so I am most likely going to just post the stuff here. I have lost 47 lbs since January (stopped at the end of March and maintained my weight till Oct 27 when I started the weight loss journey again). I am 23lbs from my goal. When I reach it I will probably look at losing more since my target weight is at the high end of my suggested weight range. I would really like to lose another 10lbs before I head away but I am starting with Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video which is kick ass. So, if I change the fat to muscle but don’t lose the weight then its perfect! This weekend I had the first “I’m skinny” moment. People comment on the weight that I have lost but its different when I look at myself. I see me. Not the me that has lost the weight. Just me. I was getting ready to go to the High School City volleyball championships on Friday and as I was looking at myself to check my outfit I had that moment. It was pretty cool. I have also noticed that I am on the verge of dropping to the next size down in clothing. I put my jeans on and within 5 minutes they were feeling too big (after just coming out of the wash). It is a great feeling. Also, I put on a shirt that a month ago I couldn’t wear. It wouldn’t fit over my boobs and the sleeves were too tight on my arms to wear buttoned up. But, today I was able to wear the shirt AND have the buttons on my upper arms done up.

I am proud of myself for working so hard. I have a goal to be healthy for both me and Cameron. I want him to see his mom healthy and in shape. And it is happening!