There is a Santa Claus!

I got my Christmas present from H last night. He wins! He totally surprised me with a spinning wheel. It's so lovely, and I'm so excited! I can't wait to start spinning. Unfortunately, this means I may never finish that pesky dissertation.

I was dreaming of a wheel, but didn't logically expect it. I was planning to wait until we have a house. But H decided that the "someday" for owning a wheel should come sooner, so he did all the research, even contacted darling Sarah for advice, and got me an Ashford Kiwi wheel.

I am such a lucky and happy girl!

Fresh Ink

I took the plunge on Saturday. This is my first tattoo. I had been waiting for the right idea to come to me, and it finally did - inspired by my weekend knitting with the awesome broads in Kansas. Thanks ladies! Not only is it about knitting, it is to remind me of the inspiration to live a full and meaningful life - to pursue dreams and not settle for a boring life. Just getting this was taking a risk for me... and I'm so happy I did.

1/7/06
Here is an updated picture, all healed up! Isn't she pretty?
I should mention that this was done by Darcy Nutt at Slave to the Needle in Seattle.