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Weekend wrap-up

Posted on February 23, 2010 by HappyGoth

Many things happened this weekend. Firstly – we went and saw a live wrestling performance in Avondale Estates (after having some pizza at Savage Pizza). While I enjoyed the wrestling (Platinum Championship Wrestling), I think I would have preferred it … Continue reading →

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Oh, Friday

Posted on February 19, 2010 by HappyGoth

I have been lacking in the motivation lately and the weekend looms, which means more non-blogging, but will involve My Name is Khan (!). Anyway. Today I translated some of a Hindi song into English for Mr. Jaipur, only not … Continue reading →

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I can sleep now, I think.

Posted on October 20, 2009 by HappyGoth

Which is weird to say on a Tuesday, but there you have it. What I did this weekend: 1. The Little 5 Points Halloween Parade. Oh, man. Oh, man oh man. Please remind me next time that I decide to … Continue reading →

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Stuff this week, condensed version.

Posted on August 21, 2009 by HappyGoth

I have been rather busy. So here’s what has gone on lately: 1. Finished the Rivendell socks! Ends not woven in. But still finished. 2. Made progress on the Interlocking Leaves socks. This is also an accomplishment. I hardly recognize … Continue reading →

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Dude.

Posted on August 17, 2009 by HappyGoth

Things are going pretty much better than usual. I have: ♦ Entertained friends for the weekend. ♦ Taken said friends to the drive-in for a double feature of GI Joe and Transformers 2 (GI Joe is superior to Transformers 2, … Continue reading →

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Light day.

Posted on August 5, 2009 by HappyGoth

I don’t have much to offer today, except for some wonderful, awful, beautiful machine-knitted sweaters: German design company produces 3-D sweater. Yep. On the way back to work from running errands, I was delighted to be behind a fellow who … Continue reading →

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Things I have learned

Posted on June 3, 2009 by HappyGoth

Over the past two days: 1. I need to pin the fabric to the paper before trying to trace the pattern. This should be a no-brainer and yet here I am. 2. Salwar kameez are really frigging comfortable. No, really. … Continue reading →

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Today is a good day.

Posted on February 16, 2009 by HappyGoth

And here’s why: 1. My client presentation went swimmingly. Score! 2. I have finished the Circulatory socks, for a new personal record of a little over a month (this does not sound like an achievement, but it is). 3. I … Continue reading →

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It’s 43 degrees outside!

Posted on October 27, 2008 by HappyGoth

And I’m not wearing a coat! Nor am I wearing a long-sleeved shirt under my sweater! I have retained my Chicago fortitude. I’m also not wearing this (any longer; we sold it): (But I’m excited that it’s almost coat weather)

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It’s shaping up to be interesting.

Posted on August 5, 2008 by HappyGoth

This week, that is. Not only are we moving the rest of our stuff this weekend, but we also have to get the car fixed (again). It’s part of owning an ancient, high-mileage Volvo. According to the mechanic, it’s only … Continue reading →

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