Hello World!!

I have been on here in AGES!!! so a well deserved re-cap is in order!

Since my last post, I traveled to Japan and had an amazing time! I have decided to pursue a career in Japan and will be applying for a job there as soon as I graduate. I am about to enter my last year in college!! and couldn't be more excited about it!

-So that was a mouth full lol. Now I am once again on a knitting kick and cant wait for the fall to come in. I just can't knit during the summer, the heat and humidity makes handling yarn a death sentence! But now that school starts in two weeks and I shall be packing my bags towards campus again, my knitting fever is starting up again. Now I am scouting the pages of Ravelry and VougeKnitting for my first project for the fall!! I am soo excited! It feels like New Years again and I'm making my resolutions lol hopefully I actually stick to these ;)

I have also been thinking about starting my etsy page. People are always telling me that I should sell my knitting. I think its a good idea but every time I everyone else's work I get a little discouraged. I mean it's soo good. But hey you gotta start somewhere. So I am going to put my fears aside and hopefully actually get the page running. Wish me luck on my resolutions!! X)

Here is a picture of me under a gazebo in Japan. It's at my favorite park Ohori Koen.

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!!!

Winter Break!!

Hey Guys
Its been awhile. I have been knitting like crazy!! lolz. Im only a few days away from going to Nicaragua for my mission trip and im soo excited!! Ive been knitting cup cozy, in different animal shapes. Im sorry i don't have any pictures to show you, but take my word for it they are really cute XD
-This semester was both long and short. I dint do as well as i hoped to do, my GPA dropped .1 point 0_o i know!!! but i did get a few A's and nothing worse than a B- so i guess i shouldn't complain. I did get a B Japanese XD! i could have done much better but i was really nervous and kept making dumb mistakes, but its all good. Im already planning my study abroad for next summer. Hopefully me and my friend can both go together.
Well I'm off to the Lion Brand Store in NYC, need to pick up some yarn for a few last minute gifts =) Happy Holidays!!!!

New Group Formation

I am the secretary for the knitting club on my campus called Knit-Wits. And I recently created a Ravelry group for us XD. Hopefully I can get the members to sign up and start using Ravelry!! I took some pictures of them
On a different note i finished a few projects i had on the needles. But i only got around to taking pictures of one of them o_0 i know, i know but college life is hectic, between sleep, knitting and eating i haven't any time to do anything (maybe i should include classes hmmmmm......nope overrated lolz jk jk). The pattern is called One Day Beret by Kristen Kapur on Ravelry.

Loving What Fall Brings

I love the fall. The changing of the leaves and the beautiful color they form. My school is situated on a huge hill over lookign a valley and all around it are even more hills. Walking through campus you can see all the shades of yellow, orange, red, brown and green on the hills. Its absolutely amazing.


On thursday i made apple cider! It was awesome! The entire Hays Hall Staff went to the Outing Club's Director. His home was amazing, complete with a barn, lake and 8 acres of land o_0. I was in awe it felt like heaven! The cider making machine was in his barn so we all headed on up there and gathered around this contraption.










The machine looked like something out of the 18th century lolz but it got the job done. We had about 100 apples and 4 different kinds to make the cider. Ive never made cider before so this was an entirely new experience for me. First we set up the machine and feed the apples through the razor thing lolz. Then you turn the wheel and Voila out comes crushed apples and cider!!







Yesterday i went rollerblading at the local skating rink. It was so much fun. My school hosted the event and we they provided free food for us XD (College kids love free food!!). The only time i fell the entire time was in the last 5 minutes of the program!. I was heading for the edge of the rink were my friends were taking off their skates and as i braced for impact my arms grabed the wall but my feet kept going rite past me lmaoo. It was straight out of a comedy i fell in slow motion!! i couldn't stop laughing.

Things Ive Been Working On

It has been a few days since my last post but i promise you i have been knitting like crazy lolz. I recently taught two of my friends how to knit and now their boyfriends are accusing me of starting some sort of knitting cult (hmmmm doesnt sound to bad lolz). Well i borrowed some knitting books from the library (im on a college budget here) and they are amazing, i absolutly love them.
I borrowed Great Knitted Gifts by Andrea Shackleton and Gayle Shackleton and Socks à la Carte

by SWTC Design Team In great knitted gifts i already made a mitten XD. But the pattern in the book called for a pattern of small flowers and i dint have all the colors to make the flowers so i imporvised and designed my mitten with stripes :D

I only finished one of the mittens because i noticed that its just a bit to big for my hand =( I know it sucks because i love how it came out. But no worries im going to take my darling mitten to my mother and she in all her sewing genius will find a solution to my dilemma.

Kitty Madness

Hello everyone it feels like forever since i last posted. So much has happend since the start of the semester a few weeks ago. I love my RA position and my residents are great (so far lolz). Ive been really busy with classes and work but of course i am still hardcore knitting. It was my friends birthday last week and i wanted to give her a hand knitted gift, so of course i turne to ravelry for my pattern needs and was greatly rewarded. I stumbled upon a pattern called Stuffies by Ysolda Teague and thought it was the cutest thing ever. So i casted on the kitty pattern in black yarn. Since it has been along time since i used dpns it was a rough start but i kept going. Once i had all the pieces knitted and ready for stuffing, i used a little DIY ingenious and instead of buying a bag of stuffing i went to my local thrift store and bought an old pillow and took the stuffing from there XD ingenious i kno lolz. Well i stuffed the kitty and sewed on all the paws and such, but then i noticed that you could see the stuffing through the knitting.







Hmmm so of course i tried to sew a few strand of yarn in between the stitching so that the stuffing could be hidden, but that dint work and now my kitten had a bunch of C sections every were 0_o.

But my friend loved him all the same and she was very happy with it.

Well I still dint feel like ive done the pattern justice after my first try so i went back to the needles and casted on for a second kitty!!

His name is Yuki meaning snow in Japanese !!!XD!!!

Dying To Knit lolz

I have about 6 days untill i return to school and am once again reunited with my needles n yarn. I don't know what possed me to leave them behind for the summer break but luckily it will be over soon. I've been looking at different knitting blogs and i found one i really like its called Two Swallows. I like her style and her pieces are gorgeous! lolz. It will be awhile before i can pull off any of those pieces but im getting there, ive come a long way from knitting strange shapes and trying to pass them of for scarves..lmao Another thing i discovered was that someone actually reads my blog!! which is amazing and might hint to me being totally hopeless because of how happy I am about that but i dont care!! lol Thank you very much for who ever is reading this and please continue to do so =)

Back In Bussines

Wow it has been such a long time since i last posted, due to a broken hand sometime around may then add in finals and summer break to that equation and you get a blank blog lolz. Well i broke my hand in karate and so was out of comission for the better part of a month and a half. I was really devastated when it happend, not so much b/c of the pain but unfinished projects i left behind. But now thats all said and done i am fully healed and dying to start knitting again!!!

I even bought a brand new book called The Knitters Bible: Knitted Accessories by Claire Crompton. It is a really nice book with about 30 projects ranging from scarves to hodies. I really like her explenations about the diffrent yarns and how to mix them. She uses alot of colors and diffrent yarns to make her projects which i just love.

I cant wait to start school again. I got the RA job meaning Resident Advisor and so i get my own room!! which is great but i also get alot of experience in dealing with college kids which helps me alot in my major. Well im out, about to watch a movie to pass the time.

Weekend At SUNY Albany

I just came back from a nice weekend with my good friend Chenelle at SUNY Albany. But of course i forgot to take pictures b/c i conveniently lost my camera in my bag 0_o. Lolz. But it was really fun and i got to go to Michaels. Wow i just love that store, i could definetly set up camp n live in it. I picked up a few skeins of yarn and the Lion Brand Speed Stix. So i have a few projects on board that im just dying to start lolz. Well ive got a whole day of classes tom, so im off to bed.