Thanksgiving Break!!!

Sorry I have been MIA recently, the last few weeks of classes before break are always mini finals week at school. But in the midst of hasty essays and projects I was able to finish up my package for Vevina McFey. I'm so glad she loves it!! It was so much fun making all the knitted pieces and decorating the wrapping and all just in time to see the new Harry Potter movie!!!

Which I just have to say was an awesome, epic, dramatic movie!!! They did an amazing job, I felt as if I have already seen the movie because of the vivid images I have from reading the book. I definitely recommend it and would gladly watch it again.

Lazy days, home cooked meals, impending projects is what I am experiencing this Thanksgiving. I love being home and seeing my friends and family again. After this break i'll have about a month until I leave to Japan and I am counting down the seconds!!

Horcruxe Madness

A horcruxe is an object that a dark wizard (Voldemort) has hidden a piece of their soul in order to reach immortality. Voldemort was able to split his soul into seven pieces.

1. Nagini

2. Ravenclaw’s Diadem

3. Hufflepuff’s Cup

4. Slytherin’s locket

5. Riddle’s Diary

6.Gaunt’s Ring

7. Harry Potter

Trip to Japan!!!!

Today I received my check and will proceed to buying my ticket for JAPAN!! I am sooo excited its quite ridiculous!! I cant wait to go!! especially since I'm going with my best friend!! My Japanese is coming along well, hopefully by the time I get there I can ask where to find the toilet =P

Yesterday we had a Graduate School Fair-> I aimed straight for the Peace Corps table. I have been researching information on the Peace Corps for some time now. I'm specifically interested in the Masters International program. With this program I would study for 3 semesters at a school on their list and then be shipped off some were for two years. Sounds pretty good right?? lolz theres more to it than that but thats one of my future goals XD!!!

5th Week Assingment

SOOOO I have definitely been slacking with my posting but not with my knitting I promise!!! I just finished one pair of Axel Mitts and they are sooo cute XD!!!! This just might be the perfect pattern for my spoilee.

So can anyone guess what this weekend is????? the Yarn and Wool Festival at Rhinebeck!!!! I am sooo excited!!! Im going on Sunday with my Knitting club, its going to be great!!! I have never been to a wool festival before and I hear that it gets crazy!!!lolz in a yarny sort of way. So without further ado here is my assignment!!!

1. Vine wood and Dragon Heartstring-- I. Hermione Granger
2. Walnut and Dragon Heartstring-- K. Bellatrix Lestrange
3. Hawthorn and Unicorn tail hair--M.Draco Malfoy
4. Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring--- D. Viktor Krum
5. Ash and Unicorn hair -- G. Cedric Diggory
6. Rosewood and Veela Hair-- L. Fleur Delacour
7. Elder and Thestral Hair-----H. Tom Riddle
8. Mahogany and an unknown core-- J. James Potter
9. Elm and Dragon Heartstring--E Lucius Malfoy
10. Cherry and Unicorn hair-- C. Mary Cattermole
11. Yew and Phoenix Feather--B. Albus Dumbledore
12. Holly and Phoenix Feather-- F. Harry Potter
13. Willow and Unicorn Hair- A. Ron Weasly

4th Week Assignment!!!

Sooo here are the questions and my answers for this week. Its been sooo long since I read this book that I'm pretty sure I'm going to fail this test lolz.

1. Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward?-- I think its because he dint tell Tonks that hes a wear wolf and thats why he was ignoring her.
2. Who is R.A.B.?--Regulus Arcturus Black he tried to destroy the locket
3. According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows?--> the would become the master of death.
4. What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be?-- a half blood which??
5. What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone? no clue????
6. Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood? because he was wearing the necklace of Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald
7. Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand?--> he wanted to beat Harry Potter
8. Where did Dumbledore’s family live? -- Godrics Hollow
9. Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard? ????
10. What item does Harry steal from Gringotts? Harry stole the Philosopher's Stone
11. Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore? I have no idea?????
12. What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry? A message that says 'I open at the close'
13. Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator? Because he knows at some point he will leave his friends and would want to go back to them.
14. Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard? Because she did not grow up in the wizardring world
15. What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret? Killing his sister??
16. Whose mail did Snape open? No Idea???
17. What form does Snape’s Patronus take? a doe like Lily Potter
18. Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy Horcruxes? because it has Basilisk venom in it
19. What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods? dont know???
20. How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic? dont know???
21. Who made Harry’s wand? Mr. Ollivander???

Will hopefully get to this question after my exams.....sorry!!!!

How does Harry change over the course of the novel? Is The Deathly Hallows a true coming-of-age story?

Blahhh

Not a good day for me. My best friend might not be able to go to Japan with me and I cant imagine the trip without her ='( I am being plagued my financial troubles (me and the rest of the world). I have soooo much to do and no motivation to do any of it. And to top it all off....it was raining today X(. I normally like the rain, when I can take long naps and laze around my room and do nothing.

I need to cheer up and see the bigger picture! But for now I just feel like Blah!

ARHHGGG HATS!!

Soooo This is my third time trying to make this hat and it doesn't look good. I made the first one for my friend's Birthday and it came out really well she loved it. Then I wanted to make my own with Jack Skellington's face on it, but for some reason my gauge is not adding up and its not coming out right!!! I am so frustrated with it right now!! but I am not giving up!! I will complete this hat before Halloween!!!

First Try

Second Try

Third Try

Its a work in progress, currently working on my fourth try and I am hoping for the best!!

2nd Week Assignment!!!

So this week we were asked... What 5 things would you not leave home without if you were going into hiding, camping, or running away and WHY.

Well If I were to run away I would take

1. My Laptop and necessary lap top things (charger, laptop bag)

It would serve as a connection to the outside world. Now that I have deserted my former life I need a way to create a new identity to start all over. Plus I can google anything I want =).

2. A suitcase full of clothing

I am definitely going to be needing clothes!!!

3. Cash!

Cash is secure nowadays, cant have the police tracking me from my credit cards now =)

4. Passport

Well If I am running away I better be going somewhere amazing!! preferably outside of the US

5. Knitting

I gotta have my current WP, I might just go insane with out it!!!

That was fun!!! hmm I might make this trip a reality....some day =P

Hayswarts!!!!!!

Welcome to Hayswarts home of college and campus life! Our hall decided on a Harry Potter theme for our lobby this year. We really went all out, and it looks amazing!! We actually won the hall decorating competition and won movie tickets, which we are going to spend watching Harry Potter!!

HSKS 1st Assingment!!

I am soo excited for this swap, it gives me something to keep my mind off test, classes and work for this semester. So here is a little information about me
- I am a Junior at SUNY Oneonta. I am currently the president of the Oneonta Knit-Wits which is the knitting and crocheting club on campus. I have been knitting for 5 years now.
- I also love to do arts and craft projects. My last few creations were, duct tape flowers, newspaper picture frames and a duct tape wallet.
-I don't know how to crochet yet...but im working on it.
-My favorite color is Purple but I do like fuchsia. I love the Lion Brand Store in NYC, its such a cool place to knit and meet new people.
-My birthday is in July and i just turned 20. I don't have my license yet but I live in NYC so i guess that's a good thing lolz.
-This is my first ever swap!! and I love Harry Potter!!
- I definelty do not have the biggest stash, I live in a dorm room for the better part of the year so I have a limited amount of space. My stash is currently a tote and a small bin full of yarn.
-My favorite season is the fall. I love to see the color of the leaves change and the weather is perfect for a light jacket and knitted accessories.
-I really like the Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Vanna's Choice. I haven't had the opportunity or the budget to try different types of yarn yet.
- I love the smell of mangoes lolz i also love to eat them.
-I am fluent in Spanish and both of my parents are from the Dominican Republic.
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Now for my part of the assignment

1. Someone with the same craft as you--> Acromantula, Daisymum,
2. Someone who was born in the same month as you.--> misslucy
3. Someone from a different country--> nmlehner
   
4. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.-->Celestina Pettigrew, SherryHarrison
5. Someone who has a bigger stash than you-->Clara Clovenhoof, ajkane
6. Someone who has the same favorite color as you--> dannibeez
   
7. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you.--> bartlebean
8. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you-->Allitrya Spelling starsplash
9. A new HSKS Family member--> Schmutzerella Oglethorpe, schmutzerella

YAY im done!! that was fun! cant wait for the next assignment =)

New Semester!!

Hey guys- its been ages since I've last posted! soo what has happened since then... well I worked over the summer at my school, got "decent" grades for spring semester, became president of the Oneonta Knit-Wits, oh yea and I'm going to Japan for an entire semester on Jan 2, 2011!!!

Wow that's a lot of stuff!!!

Well other than that I just joined the HSKS (Hogwarts Supper Kit Swaps) knit swap on Ravelry. I'm really excited, I've never been part of a swap before =D!!!