So I got a job. I was super excited, but when I got there the situation turned out to be completely different than I thought. I was brought on under one title, but the work I did was completely different. The hours were much worse than I thought they were going to be, and it overall just didn't feel right. I mean, really, if you dread going to work and you haven't even drawn a paycheck yet you can pretty much bet that means misery, right? It sure as hell wasn't getting any better, so I no longer have a job. Short lived, but what I realized is that I really don't want a job. I mean, I want the pocket money and the financial independence (but really only so that my husband won't know the extent of my splurging on yarn and supplies--I guess this will keep it in check). But what matters more to me is making sure that there is a healthy, home-cooked meal waiting for him and clean, comfy clothes to change into when he gets home, and I like knowing that when he gets up in the morning he'll have a nicely pressed outfit to wear to work. I just can't do those things working 40 hrs a week. So, I have to come to some kind of middle ground. I think I'll look for a part time job.

I went to the craft store today and bought a new circular to make my mom's scarf. She found a pattern she loved at Alpacapalooza but it is knitted lengthwise, and I didn't have a needle long enough. This is my first time using a 29" circular, but I'm sure it's no big deal. My mom is home for 2 weeks because she's recovering from surgery, and she asked me to teach her how to knit! She used to knit and crochet back in the early 70's, but hasn't picked up needles at all since then, so I gave her some of my acrylic and a set of 8's to practice with. Yesterday she went out and got a pattern book for crocheted afghans and a ton of yarn, but she was bored after the first 2 rows. Then this morning she was all "Do you want to go look at yarn?" HA! Do I?! She's got the bug now, too :) I hate being the cause of someone's new uncontrollable addiction. My brother told me last weekend that he wants to learn too (his roommate knits--I tell ya, this stuff is catching).