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.

No secret

That big blue cat people are hot. No, really. They are. By now, pretty much everybody I know (and thanks to the last post I made, so does the whole Internet) is aware that I am utterly obsessed with Avatar. … Continue reading

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I am so glad not to be on vacation.

Which sounds crazy, I know, but it’s true. So here’s the deal. My parents live in Arkansas, which is where I grew up, although I won’t usually admit that too readily. Arkansas is a warm place. It snowed more than … Continue reading

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We wish you a Merry Xmas …

My awesome coworker and his equally awesome family made this video for their holiday card. It’s so lovely. So I had to share it. (Merry Christmas to you, too, Naugle) more about “We wish you a Merry Xmas …“, posted … Continue reading

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Christmas present to myself

But not to Bloglandia. As a gift to myself for the holidays, I will be taking a vacation from the internet. I’ll be back online after Christmas, and perhaps intermittently in the interim (probably only practicing languages on LiveMocha, though), … Continue reading

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[RANT] Hold. Up.

On the heels of discovering that I am making an average of $20,000 less than my male counterparts (people aged 25-35, who have Masters-level degrees) just because I have two x chromosomes, I then hear about this stupid piece of … Continue reading

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Ugh.

Today, she is nuts. I have no brain cells left. So here’s a short overview of my workday: Meeting. Still meeting. Back at my desk! Which is pretty much where I’ve been all afternoon, except for when I got up … Continue reading

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Peshwaz!

As in, that’s apparently the garment I’m attempting to recreate. Thanks, V! It is also apparently closely related to the anarkali, a garment I quite like. I have my eye on a few on the Utsav Sarees website. Most importantly, … Continue reading

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Soon to be garb…

But first, an edit for last post – the colorway is Prometheus Moth (thanks, Sandy!) The anniversary was lovely, and we both overate. We have been to Fanoos now, though, and it is lovely. I plan on repeating that experience … Continue reading

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Hooray for destash.

Well, that and holiday knitting parties. Initially, I had planned on being out of town for Jane, Claudia and the CG‘s holiday knitting party. However, due to some awesome happenings in the meantime, it turned out that I could go. … Continue reading

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Pulao.

I rarely get inspired to cook. That’s not really my medium, and when you’ve got a husband who loves it and is a talented and creative cook, the motivation to do your own cooking is rare. However, I am completely … Continue reading

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