…New.
Though a firm believer in tried and true, sometimes there is nothing so exciting as something new.
To go along with my new job (which you have heard about ad nauseam), there is the new drive to work. Now to fully appreciate the new drive, you have to be familiar with the old drive.
And the new drive. (And this would be rush hour)!
No more hubcaps or road rubber screaming past my head! Woo-Hoo!!
It is the perfect length. Long enough to either prepare for the day, or to unwind from it, but not so long as to seem tedious.
…New computer.
I finally took the plunge and went with a Mac, and I love it. While the switch from the PC has been somewhat costly, I am so happy with the OS that I am seriously thinking about replacing my kid's computers as well.
…and new socks.
Claudia Hand Painted Fingering Yarn in Chocolate Cherries
Twin Rib Pattern from Sensational Knitted Socks
Knit Picks Classic Circulars 2.5 mm (US #1)
While still in love with the CTH Cabin Fever colorway, I have concluded that my struggle with the original socks was in fact the colorway. I just don't think that it was a good match with my TT recipient. I am much happier with this choice in both color and pattern.
Comments (18)
I'm glad life is going so well for you right now!
Posted by Carole | October 4, 2006 1:57 PM
Posted on October 4, 2006 13:57
Perfect commute! I'm envious of your new Mac and the TT socks are fabulous. Think I'll look for that yarn!
Posted by margene | October 4, 2006 2:02 PM
Posted on October 4, 2006 14:02
It sure all sounds good to me!!
Posted by --Deb | October 4, 2006 4:26 PM
Posted on October 4, 2006 16:26
Got to love that commute!! The new socks look fabulous!
Posted by Gracie | October 4, 2006 5:40 PM
Posted on October 4, 2006 17:40
Nice post! Love the socks; the colour is great. I am envious of the new computer although I do love my PC. I bet that drive will be restful.
Posted by Cynthia | October 4, 2006 9:09 PM
Posted on October 4, 2006 21:09
With a commute like that, you must be in a pretty good mood when you arrive at work!
The new TT socks are lovely, and the pattern and yarn are working well together. The pink and brown combo is so pretty.
Posted by Rachel | October 5, 2006 4:39 AM
Posted on October 5, 2006 04:39
I bet you're lovin' that new drive. If I had that road to myself, I'd crank up the radio and sing along really loudly.
Posted by Becky | October 5, 2006 9:33 AM
Posted on October 5, 2006 09:33
As another PC to Mac convert, congratulations on the switch! I've never regretted it.
I love the new socks! The colors are doing cool things.
Posted by Rachel | October 5, 2006 9:59 AM
Posted on October 5, 2006 09:59
That sock yarn is gorgeous!
Posted by Lolly | October 5, 2006 12:04 PM
Posted on October 5, 2006 12:04
Welcome to the wonderful world of Apple!! And just look at your convertible!!
Anyway, the sock yarn is fabulous (but I quite liked the previous incarnation too).
I wanted to know what pattern you used for the Bloomin' Feet socks you knitted me. I really appreciate the coziness of them, and would like to make some more just like them!
Posted by Kira | October 5, 2006 1:03 PM
Posted on October 5, 2006 13:03
Now that is my kind of rush hour traffic!
I love the new socks...the colorway is really pretty!
Posted by Karen | October 5, 2006 1:26 PM
Posted on October 5, 2006 13:26
Your life is so good - open road (and is that a convertible?!?!), cute socks, and a Mac. I love my Mac.
Posted by Theresa | October 5, 2006 2:01 PM
Posted on October 5, 2006 14:01
what a great new commute!!
congrats on your Mac - they are definately fun.
and the new sock yarn is so pretty - does this mean that you've begun a totally new pair for your TT swap pal? whoa.
Posted by Teyani | October 5, 2006 5:48 PM
Posted on October 5, 2006 17:48
Great new commute! My commute, unfortunately, is like your old one! And love that yarn -- delicious!
Posted by Kathy | October 7, 2006 1:03 PM
Posted on October 7, 2006 13:03
love the socks!
Posted by heather | October 8, 2006 7:48 AM
Posted on October 8, 2006 07:48
When you commented on my blog that you chose Claudia yarn, I thought I was going crazy b/c I thought you had already picked yarn and started! I'm glad to see I'm not crazy. Your new colorway choice is fabulous.
And what a great commute!
Posted by Allison | October 10, 2006 1:32 PM
Posted on October 10, 2006 13:32
Love the pics of the new commute! Fabulous!
Posted by Robin | October 18, 2006 2:33 PM
Posted on October 18, 2006 14:33
As you can tell, I'm catching up on my reading. How wonderful for you that the new commute is so peaceful. You deserve it!
Gorgeous socks too.
Posted by Kimberly | October 22, 2006 12:56 AM
Posted on October 22, 2006 00:56