That's better
I had jungle stripe socks on my needles yesterday and it was good. I knit on the subway, I knit while I waited and I was happy. How could anyone be sad when they see socks like these. I'm using a plain toe-up pattern because there's enough going on with the colour:
I also shopped around a bit for headphones on the net and at the Radio Shack (only spot on my travels yesterday--so geeky) based on your fab suggestions. I didn't buy anything though. I know sharing headphones is icky, but I want to try some on before I plop down some bucks on a new pair to avoid something uncomfortable or ugly or bad sounding. I don't really need a discarded headphone grave yard.
But rocking to tunes while flipping through endless newspapers has made this boring part of my work far nicer. I'm collecting data for a comprehensive media analysis of physical and activity and obesity stories in Canadian news. I've been handsearching 11 daily newspapers and watch tapes of 4 daily newscasts since November and while I'm up on my current events, it's not the most exciting work. Now I'm the head-bopping chick in the Toronto Reference Library's newspaper room. With socks in her bag.
And to my sock pal: thanks for the teaser message. I didn't look up your IP address to see where you're from (showing tremendous restraint). I can't wait for my new socks!
I totally agree. Waiting had become fun for me with the combination of an iPod and a small knitting project. And the new socks look fun.
Posted by: Erika | March 17, 2005 at 10:38 AM
Your socks are so pretty so far. That does sound like just the teeniest bit boring... good thing you have fun stuff to do on breaks :)
Posted by: Vicki | March 17, 2005 at 11:13 AM
Mmmm... those are going to be loverly socks. I can't wait to see how they progress - I'll be staying tuned.
Posted by: nanc | March 17, 2005 at 11:22 AM
You are on a lovely purple kick, huh? I'm lovin' your retro-prep....
Posted by: Rachael | March 17, 2005 at 12:25 PM
My teenaged son said to tell you that he took the squishy parts off and now they stay in his ears better.
Posted by: Sarah | March 17, 2005 at 01:14 PM
And for some reason people think media studies is FUN. Glad the tunes are making the tedious part of the research go better. Socks and waiting are just made for each other.
Posted by: Jo in Ottawa | March 17, 2005 at 02:31 PM
I have that yarn too and your socks look awesome! I can't wait to cast on myself.
Posted by: Renee | March 18, 2005 at 11:42 AM
Those socks are going to be fantastic! I love the yarn you're using. Very spiffy!!
Posted by: Samantha | March 18, 2005 at 05:36 PM