princessdeia

June 8th 2005
Filed under Swaps, Travels

So finally I have a chance to update my journal. I made a decision not to bring any knitting on holiday with me – this is meant to be a chance for Jason and I to spend time together without worrying about his sleep patterns because of his shifts, and I didn’t think we would appreciate me knitting on the plane or in hotel rooms – of course now I really miss my needles.

With the pound being so strong against the dollar I had to do some shopping (not to much so far I am pacing myself). But I had to go to the Motherland – and as we were staying two blocks away from 5th Avenue I went to Tiffany’s and brought myself a rather lovely “dâ€? necklace – well I had to treat myself – I also brought my sister a matching “aâ€? necklace, so we really will look like sisters – tacky I know.

Yesterday we went to Soho and of course a trip to knitters’ New York Motherland, Purl Soho. I decided to treat myself (again) and brought the current IK – I never brought a copy of the magazine before – but was looking for some inspiration for more summer knits. Whilst flicking through the books, I saw a few ideas for presents for my Secret Pal, but I want to do a little research online first to find out which one is the best book. But I did pick up a copy of Last Minute Gifts for myself.

Last night as I was leafing through Last Minute Gifts, I was really missing my wool and needles – however, I now have an even longer list of things I want to knit and I still have to read IK. But in Chicago, I am determined to buy some wool to go with my Denise Inter-changeable Needles.

I also got an email from my the person spoiling me – and I have a parcel waiting for me at home

June 3rd 2005
Filed under General

You are Cashmere.
You are sophisticated and luxe. You can often be
found in high-end boutiques and hobnobbing with
the upper crust. You are one of the beautiful
people and you don’t let anyone forget it!

What kind of yarn are you?
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June 2nd 2005
Filed under Swaps

I received an email from my secret pal yesterday and the details of whom I am spoiling.
Obviously, I am not going to write anything about whom I am spoiling… but the email from my SP5 was lovely, and she even stated that I would be trying to work out who she is, – which I have been doing, I even googled her email address for clues.

All I know is she is from the UK, but that is the beauty of Secret Pal, I have 3 months to work it out… hopefully, my first package will have a clear postmark and I can find out a town name or county.

I guess I should get shopping for gifts for my pal.