THANK YOU!!!!

I've been a little down for the following reasons:
1: My wrist still hurts, meaning that I can't knit.
2: This past week I've sufferered through the worst cold I've had in maybe 5 or 6 years - it really was a bad 'un and completely knocked me off my feet - still not fully fit!
3: My boyfriend has been working in Montreal since September of last year, only returning home for quick visits every 6-8 weeks or so.
4: I can't go to Canada to visit him, (even if he could spend 5 minutes to be with me), because my visa expired and won't be renewed 'til I return to England.
5: He probably won't be coming "home" with me for Christmas.

Doesn't sound like that much, but all I do is work.... I need a break.

So THANK YOU SO MUCH for the following:

In the post today; a little package from little Olde Engerland:


My Mummy is the best Mummy in the world!
I haven't read any of Stephanie's books before, but I know she's very popular with the in-crowd, so I'm looking forward to this.
(The chocolate wrapper in this photo is empty.....I devoured every delicious crumb, slowly - mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!)

One of my lovely knitting students gave me these:

We're going to be in a pom-pom making frenzy, (once my wrist is fully functioning!)
My students are flippin' ace! And of course they're all bonkers about knitting!!!

Yesterday evening was my first official book signing. (at the Point)
I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was great!
We had a good turn out and everyone was very supportive.
I still had most of the knits, so I placed them out on the big table to be fondled/tried on - they look so much better in real life than they do in the book. (I took a few photos, but they were a bit blurry.... I may post them later)
I was allowed to babble on for a good few minutes about the projects and how they came to be, so much so that I lost my voice this morning!!! - I do tend to go on unless someone tells me to shup up!!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support me - I appreciate it so much!
Special thanks to Johanna, what a fabulous friend you are! Thank you so much for the lovely sunflowers - they're smiling down at me from the mantlepiece right now and look so pretty - you really showed up my boyfriend there!!!!



I carried the projects, (stuffed into 2 large bright orange bags - yes that was me on the subway taking up all the room!), over to Knitty City today where they now fill the window display. My second book signing will be there this coming Wednesday at 6pm - so if you're in the city for Thanksgiving - come on down - I'd love to meet you!

Thank you and goodnight.

Self Diagnosis

Thanks for all your nice comments :o)
After some online detective work I have come to the conclusion that I probably have rheumatoid arthritis.
My wrist is still painful and I have ichy red lumps on my left elbow.
My Mum has had RA for quite a few years so I know a little bit about it and am not too happy with the realization.
I also need to find a new doctor as I don't like the one I'm with.
Anyone out there recommend a nice, friendly, but not too friendly doctor in NYC that accepts Empire Blue Cross Blue Sheild Direct HMO insurance?
Thanks again :o)
H xxxx

My Life is Over

My right wrist has been mysteriously hurting for the past week.
I need to rest it, meaning no knitting, GASP!
And limited time on the 'puter, (oops.)

After browsing the selection of wrist braces in my local Duane Reade, (sort of a rubbish version of Boots - for the UK readers), and trying on a couple, I remembered my Rollerblade wrist guards were more or less the same thing. So after digging through bags of stuff in the cupboard, I found said protectors and am currently sporting just the righthand one. Saving me $17.99 + tax.

I feel like a cross between Sporty Spice and Michael Jackson. I think it needs a little something - maybe some glitter or feathers?

I am sad :o(