It was spring break last week in the Metro Atlanta area. We didn't take a trip, but I did set a few goals for the week...
1. Eat lunch with S... We rarely have lunch with S because he works so far away. So we drove up to see him and ate pizza (the biggest slice I'd ever seen). Accomplished!
2. Eat lunch with J... Remember my knitting neighbor? We went to a local Japanese restaurant that J recommended. I was really looking forward to trying their California roll. E and I have been making our own and I wanted to compare to see what sushi is really supposed to taste like. Eating there was so much fun and I'm looking forward to going back again. I had chicken teriyaki and a California roll but next time I'm taking J's recommendation and getting the chicken teriyaki and tempura. The miso soup was so delicious, too! Accomplished!
3. Shop for a prom dress for E... We went with our friends and that made it fun. E found a dress that looks very nice on her. Accomplished!
4. Read... I borrowed two books from our church library. One was The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom and the other was Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado. I read and enjoyed the Albom book but didn't even crack open the other one. Half accomplished.
5. Finish knitting Cozy... I've enjoyed this pattern and I was about 75% done with it. I used Misti Alpaca Pima Cotton & Silk from my frogged Ribby Shell from long ago. It feels great to finish a project, especially since I used stash yarn. Accomplished!
6. Sew a top... I need some new tops and I refuse to go out and buy them. It's hard to find something to fit my body shape. Lynne has been so inspiring with her sewing lately, so I found Butterick 5328 on sale (for 99 cents!) and I was going to give it a go. I ended up taking a detour, though, and started with a skirt first. I want to learn to fit a garment to my body and decided it would be easier with a skirt first. The skirt is almost done, but I need to take it apart at the waist because it's too big. I did see a cute shirt at WalMart while I was shopping for egg hunt supplies. I don't mind buying a top that doesn't fit perfectly if it only costs me $12. :) More on the sewing later... Attempted.
So I'm a bit sad that our break is over, but I enjoyed getting some of these things done. In the middle of all this, the appraiser for our refinancing came to inspect the house. There were several days of picking up and cleaning! I'm glad that's over. :)
What a productive week. I think the list helped. Today is the first day of our spring break. I'm off to make a list.
I love your cozy.
Posted by: km | April 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM
It sounds like you had an enjoyable and productive week. I don't sew for myself, but if I ever do decide to attempt it, I think I'll make a duct tape dress form like the one Wendy Bernard (knit & tonic) showed on her blog. http://www.knitandtonic.net/knitandtonic/2005/07/draft.html
Posted by: Renna | April 13, 2009 at 12:51 PM
You accomplished a lot! Setting those goals really makes a difference.
Posted by: Carole | April 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Good for you! Why do my lists always get longer than the number of things I cross off?!
Posted by: Michelle | April 13, 2009 at 02:45 PM
I'm on spring break as I type this comment. So far I have cleaned out 3 closets and that is only because it has rained and I can't work in the yard.
Posted by: Leslie | April 13, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Sounds like the perfect spring break! You mentioned pizza so I don't see how it could have gone wrong. And how lovely is Cozy? Nice work!
I only hope that I do as well when I am on break next week...
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | April 13, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Sounds like a lovely spring break. And I like the way you took stock of what you accomplished, that's more postive than my habit of looking at what I didn't manage to get done. I've got to remember to look at what got done, that will give me a balanced perspective :)
Oh, I wonder what kind of dress E got for prom. My daughter is having a prom this year too. She hadn't worn dresses for years, and she just started again. She wore a dress with heeled wedge sandals to church on Easter :)
Posted by: erin | April 13, 2009 at 09:06 PM
You got a lot done! Love your cozy and love the color. Can't wait to see your sewing too. Lynne has made me want to take up sewing as well.
Posted by: Estella | April 14, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Sounds like you are in the same "mode" as I am this month. I'm having a "ME" month, to celebrate my April birthday in a productive way. And I am back to knitting and crocheting on a regular basis woohoo...as part of that plan.Just posted about a capelet I finished last week.
Glad I stopped in. Loved reading about all your accomplishments Beth. You go girl...Production really does make for a happy camper, doesn't it? ;<)
Hugs, G
Posted by: Geraldine | April 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Glad you had a good break.
Your wrap is lovely.
Posted by: Ruth | April 17, 2009 at 02:34 PM
What a beautiful stole ~ bet you love wearing it!
Posted by: Robin | April 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Cozy is so, um. cozy looking. It's very pretty, Beth. Now, on to that Butterick top!
Posted by: Lynne | April 24, 2009 at 12:44 PM