The Life of a Knitting Knerd

Pearls and more Pearls

posted by Katy @ 12:34 PM 1 comments

Last night, I actually managed to get some sleep. I think I would have slept straight through the night, had it not been for a loud CRASH in my living room. I woke up with a start when I heard it, heart pounding. I'm up on the third floor and if something goes bump in the night, it's not a good thing. I came out into the living room and saw that the front door was locked, nothing was wrong that I could see--my living room get some pretty decent light from a street light right outside the front window, so I had some light to see by. I turned on a lamp and saw the source of the noise. The curtain on the window over my computer had fallen and landed on the monitor. One of the posts holding it had fallen out of the wall.

I had to find some more screws before I could rehang the curtain so it was off to the hardware store today. I came home and my curtain is now once again in it's rightful place. After that was hung, my bathroom sink was clogged so I had to fix that. I'm just all about home repairs today.

posted by Katy @ 4:34 PM 0 comments

Who's missed me? Anybody?

I was told by my sister that I had better update my blog or else. While I'm sure the "else" would be intersting, I don't want to incur her wrath.

I've been busy during my hiatus, learning my new job, getting my life in order and, this may be a shocker, knitting. I haven't really completed much of anything--my concentration is just now getting back on track from when I lost my job. (Does anybody else have that problem? Something happens and your concentration is thrown out of whack?) I've knitted what must amount to at least a dozen socks but end up frogging them because of one thing or another. Hopefully, now that my concentration is starting to come back, I'll be able to finish a pair. Or two. Or three.

I've also stepped foot into the world of spinning. I purchased my first roving and am on the hunt for a spindle (is a shocker that it has pinkpinkpink in it?). Does anyone have any tips out there? I'm looking at a couple at Greensleeves Spindles--totally want the one in pink called Katherine, but have thus far resisted its siren call.

The job is going well and I'm learning more and more as the days go by. The other AM has been out of the office due to medical problems the last two weeks so I've had to take on some of her duties as well. I had two very long days this week because of one of my duties. I can honestly say that I've never been happier to see the weekend come.

.One of the best things about work is one of my daily visitors, the office complex dog Molly. Here's a shot of the sweet girl herself. I have treats for her that I get at Dollar General on my weekly trips and she knows right where I keep them. She's been a bit playful lately, running up and down the hallway. The kids that come into the office love her and she loves them right back. Molly's got a very good temperment and will willingly suffer little grubby hands loving on her if she gets a treat or two in the end (and possible a belly scratch as well) <

Besides knitting and roving, I made my first pair of earrings. A friend took me shopping for my birthday and I somehow ended up with both knitting and jewelry making supplies in my hand. I used Swarovski Crystal butterflies and when they catch the light just right, they sparkle like crazy.

posted by Katy @ 8:14 PM 0 comments

It’s only my second day of work and there’s already someone I know I like alot…in fact, she’s probably my favorite of the whole office.
Her name? Molly and she’s a Black Lab and just the friendliest creature on the planet. The person who had my office before had treats for her, so when she bounded in today, she naturally stopped at my desk first. We were both surprised to see each other, but, after finding Lisa (and the treats) we became fast friends. She doesn't belong to the office, but, to the whole complex and sits with the security guard.

Yesterday was my first day and as predicted, it was nuts. I'm so overwhelmed that it isn't even funny. There are WAY more people than MCC--at least 50 when everyone is in the office. The paperwork is going to kill me until I get the hang of it. There are two different programs, lots of different positions...and wow...it's been awhile since I've worked this hard.

I came home yesterday and found my final package from my Secret Pal. Julie, you continue to amaze me with how talented you are. I love everything you sent and, how did you know I've been looking at that type of yarn? You read my mind! AGAIN! Thank you so very much!

posted by Katy @ 3:10 PM 1 comments

I went out to the store for a few things. When I left, the sky was crystal clear, the sun reflecting off the freshly fallen snow. I came home in a white out. It's snowing now, but, nothing like what it was earlier. Damn...I wanted to get a picture.

I still have a couple fo interviews scheduled in the coming days. I'm wondering if I should still go. The one is for an investment firm that (according to the temp agency who set up the interview) has oppulent offices with mahogony and brass all over the place. They are on an entire floor, as well.

Do I go to the interviews? Or do I just be grateful that I already got the job I really wanted? What would you do?

posted by Katy @ 12:44 PM 1 comments

I GOT THE JOB!!!

I GOT THE JOB!!!

This is the job I had the second interview for yesterday. I start Monday 2/5/07. There's a week delay as the home office in Harrisburg has to get all my paperwork.

I'm so relieved!

posted by Katy @ 9:00 AM 1 comments

The first interview went very extremely EXTREMELY well. I arrived early and a had a few minutes to wait–I didn’t mind as this would let me compse myself and settle my nerves. If you remember, this is the interview that I didn’t have to get all dressed up for. I saw one of my competitors come out of the office and she had on a pair of black courderoy pants and boots and sweater that if she raised her arms at any given point, her stomach would show. I had on a turtleneck, pink cashmere sweater, black slacks and dress shoes. Seeing my competition gave me a better feeling–at least I was covered up.

I went into the office and had to take a typing test, an Excel test and a filing test. I breezed through all of them with no trouble whatsoever. My would be supervisor hadn’t even left the room and I had finished the filing test (something to be said for being a file clerk at a former job I guess). She was surprised to say the least. I finished these tests and then ended up sitting around and talking for the next 90 minutes. This was the most informal second interview that I ever had!

Out of 45 some applicants that had been brought in for a first interview, they selected only 4 people to come back for a second. And I was one of this 4! If I’m chosen, I could possibly start Monday. I need to get my Act 33/34 clearances for this place as I’m working with kids. Not a huge deal…I just hope they let me start and I can apply for the clearances in the meantime.

Please, please, please, keep your fingers crossed for this one. I think I stand a chance!

posted by Katy @ 6:40 PM 0 comments

I went to a job fair today. It started at 11:00 am and I got there just after 11:30 am. I passed out a few resumes, hung out for a bit and then decided to go to the library and pick up a few books that I had requested. I got home around 3:30 pm and have just spent the rest of the day knitting and vegging out in front of the TV.

I was going to post a picture of a Jaywalker sock in progress, but, I had to frog the sucker. I made a mistake at the heel flap and when I realized it, and ripped out what had been done, I ripped back too far. I ended up having to frog the whole damn thing. Oh well...it's yarn and it's re-doable, right?

As I was walking across the street to the bus stop this morning, I nearly fell several times. We'd had some snow overnight and it apparently iced up a bit as it melted. Downtown was fine, but, getting there? I could have broken my neck. By the time I arrived home, salt had been thrown down and it was less treacherous.

Tomorrow is the much anticipated second interview. I'm so nervous that I can barely think straight. I really REALLY want this job...it just feels right. Have any of you ever experienced that? That you just KNEW you'd be a perfect match for something? That's feeling that I have with this job and I can't shake it.

Also tomorrow is a first interview for a position near ex-job. I spoke with Mary Ann, who had done some work with them and she highly recommended this place. She feels that either of these two jobs would be perfect for me. She's been telling me that one of these four interviews will result in a job. I hope she's right.

posted by Katy @ 3:30 PM 0 comments