My intention to write before now, it seems, has alluded me. Posting once a week was a goal, but my studies have been more demanding than initially perceived. All of the information that I am being subject to has been a neat experience. Even my "dreaded" Basic Writing class is not so ominous any more. Understanding the English grammar and being able to make sense of it will always be beyond my grasp. What I have come to terms with is that I will have to do a lot of memorizing to get through it and leave the understanding of its concepts to the English deities that be. My other subjects are much less frustrating and afford more reassurances. History is fun and am learning much about the early stages and development of our country. Not the elementary or secondary education versions. The computer and algebra class experiences are fun and challenging, and I look forward to the lessons. Weird? Maybe to some, but not to me. Admittedly, I am a geek and am proud of it. I am not a "brainiac" one, but still one just the same. All in all though, the summer break will be here soon enough.
The time has flown by but not without its advantages. Knitting has been my main study break activity and has produced wonderful results. During the "Ravelimpics" I started my first pair of socks and have been knitting pairs of them ever since. Knitting has become a source for inspiration as well. When I get a writer's block or stuck on an assignment knitting a few rows usually helps remove the block. During the summer hopefully I will be able to work with "color working" to add dimension to my projects. So far I have completed 'Simplicity', a pattern from Janel Laidman's 'The Eclectic Sole' book, making two pairs of socks. Currently working on the 'Niagara' pattern. I tried to do a sock pattern a little deeper into the book, but "frogged" it till my chart reading and alt stitch skills improve. The way her book is set up is good for learning different knit stitching techniques gradually.
Well, back to the books for now. :)
