Author Archives: HappyGoth

About HappyGoth

By day, I'm a graphic designer. By night, I'm a knitter. I'm doing my part to keep Hotlanta stylish. I imagine that if you don't already understand the title of the blog, you're probably confused and perhaps slightly annoyed, but never fear - I do have a reason (and it's a good one). Having gone to hear Stephanie Pearl McPhee, and then having been inspired to blog about knitting, I found myself wondering what to call the blog. I recalled a conversation I had with Mouse and the Chicken Goddess about why it is a Bad Idea to anger knitters - this conversation was following SPM, aka the Yarn Harlot telling the assembled throng about Those Who Do Not Understand Knitting and Therefore Belittle It Much to the Chagrin of Others, or TWDNUKTBMCO, which is not the acronym she used but is the one I'm using because I forgot hers - that is, we are numerous and we all have very pointy sticks, easily transforming into an angry mob. Therefore, knitters = angry mob.

A&S

This weekend was wild, and I don’t remember a lot of it, except for the part on Saturday where I got real busy and then my mom showed up (in garb) and then we went to court and ate dinner … Continue reading

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Churidar!

In 45 minutes! I need a better camera. Anyway, there they are, in all their glory! I showed them off to Lea last night, and am stoked to wear them on Saturday with the rest of my kit. Yay! Pants! … Continue reading

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You’re wicked awesome.

No, really. At the moment, people have commented on this blog 666 times. My inner 13-year-old is so proud.

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It feels like Friday

But it lies. It is so Tuesday. Anyhow. I am procrastinating because I’ve hit a creative wall in my freelance project (this happens 99% of the time, anyway; nothing huge), and if I had an iPhone I would so show … Continue reading

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SO.

(If a pug could talk, I imagine it’d sound a lot like this fellow. Oh, Rigel. I adore you for you are so cranky. I generally prefer the crankiest characters, such as Ted Grant, my favorite Justice Society member.) SO! … Continue reading

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Yes, please

Another SRK/Kajol pairing? Why, yes, I think I will.

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Fiber Friday, Noro edition

Some de-stash that will probably be used as a gift for somebody. Not my colors, but fun to knit with. Today’s fiber Friday is a bit of a mix. On one hand, the fiber is lovely-looking. On the other hand, … Continue reading

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Hooray for the internet.

Or perhaps oh noes, internet. It’s a combination of the two. This weekend was the first truly relaxed weekend I’ve had in a while. Friday night the husband and I tried the “persian burrito” place that just opened on Piedmont, … Continue reading

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I am sad that Southwest doesn’t fly into Atlanta

And this is one of the reasons. No way to tell for sure that this sort of thing would happen, but go Southwest. Via Succeed Blog.

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Thank you, Umair Haque

For saying the things I’m too angry to articulate. Also follow his link to Larry Lessig’s speech. Mr. Lessig is good at being articulate and reasonable, too. Me? I’m just all grrr arrrrgh gah.

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