Really Kinda Random

 

Linking up with Cindy for Really Random Thursday.  For more fun, random posts, visit Cindy's blog.

I don't have much for you today.  Sorry.  Life has been pretty busy around here.  The second week of school is almost worse than the first.  The first is busy with getting organized and getting the students all situated with their registration....lots of advising and forms to sign.  The second starts to get busy with the business of the semester (everyone sort of leaves you alone on this stuff during the first week of classes!).

So, let's hit it.....

Here is a video my mom sent me.  I couldn't get it to load directly into my post, so you'll have to click the link.  If you want a little pick-me-up today, click it.  You will smile.  Guarantee it.  And you'll feel happy.  Let me know what you are back.  I'll wait.....

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120710.html

Well, what did you think?  I enjoyed it enough to go to his website and purchase the song.  It was only $1.00.  And I like supporting people who are doing cool, creative work like this.

I hope it made you smile and feel happy, like it did for me.

Remember when this guy was born back in late March?

Look at how much he's grown!  Sweet Pea named him Spidey.  He is a very, very good cat.   Sweet Pea did a good job helping Rosa raise him up.  He has been handled so much since he was a baby, he is just as sweet as can be.  We really, really like him.  (I hate my hair in this photo!  Too long, needs color.  I have since had a hair cut and color!  LOL)

I'm modeling a scarf I made (doesn't really go with my t-shirt, but I wanted to get photos taken).  It's called the Koigu Ruffle Scarf by Churchmouse. 

I made it because I saw my mom making one, and I just loved it.  As it turns out, I she was making it for me (but she didn't tell me that), and she gave it to me for Christmas last year.  I wore it to a meeting one day, and took this photo of it with my bracelet to show my mom how nicely it went with my bracelet.  Sorry I don't have a better photo of the scarf for you.

I like the one my mom gave me better than the one I made.  I think the color suits me better.  Maybe I'll have to gift the other to someone.....

I love the pattern for this scarf, by the way.  If you are looking for a fun project, this is a good one.  You knit along the length of the scarf, so there are LOTS of stitches across.  But not too many rows!  And it sure ruffles nicely!  Super easy, too.  It gets a big thumbs up from me.

We had a faculty meeting yesterday.  It was really good to see all my faculty colleagues again.  I am so lucky to have a wonderful department of people to work with.  It's also really great to be hanging out with my students again.  They have so much energy, it's contagious.  But to be honest, I'm all ready for some of this.  How long until Christmas break?  :-)

Like I said, it's pretty lean this week.  Too busy to take many photos or even to find time to write.  If I can, I'll have a book review for you tomorrow.  And a giveaway!  Some c'mon back y'all!

Until next time,

Comments

[Catherine]

I love your scarves and your cat:-) Nice to read a snippet of life from around the world!

[Thimbleanna]

Ok, that video was awesome -- very fun -- thanks for the pick-me-up today. Love your scarves too!

[carolld]

That video is awesome. I want to get that song too. I'm sending the link to my friends. It made me feel so good. You will probably think I'm crazy, but it made me cry too. Watching this video from around the world made me wonder why we can't all just get along like that and dance together. thanks for sharing.

[jenclair]

Love the pics of Spidey. He is a handsome feline!

The scarves are both beautiful! Off to see the video...

[liveacolorfullife]

I LOVED that video. Already sent the link to my DIL and I'll probably watch it again later. And I'm going to get the song too. The scarves are lovely!

[terriaw]

Wow, what an amazing video! So many moving moments in there. Thank you for sharing that with us.

How fun to see the kitty growing so big these past few months. Love his coloring.

[Linda in Calif.]

I really enjoyed the video. I'll have to go back and purchase it. I wouldn't have noticed that your hair needed to be cut (I like the length) or needed coloring if you hadn't said anything. I love people post pictures of themselves - then I feel like I know them better. How about a picture tomorrow of you with your shorter hair? I love the scarves, although I don't know how to knit. Maybe someday.

[Doris]

I adore that video, and I wish Matt was my friend. My favorite is the Lebanese guys doing the West Side Story dance.

And I am SO forwarding that scarf pattern to my momma (she knits, I don't--but I do wear scarves!!)

[Deb]

Cute kitty - it's amazing how fast they grow. The video made me smile this morning - I love stuff like that. I like the knitted scarf. I actually made a little neck scarf this week - it's my first knitting project - I see a couple of mistakes but not too bad. I'm enjoying the knitting process, it's nice to do while watching TV (I have a hard time just sitting and watching - I have to be "doing something").

[Maureen]

Love the video! Love the Moscow and St. Petersburg shots- I have been to both the Kremlin and the Winter Palace so it was neat to see.

Love the scarf. I need to figure out how to quit work and just have hobbies...too bad they don't pay as well as my job :)

[Linda]

Cool video!!! Spidey is a beautiful cat!!!!!! Wow! Love that name!! You look awesome...as always! Love the scarf. I thought the tshirt scarf combo looked nice!!

[Rene']

Great scarves. I love the colors in them both. Hope school settles down for you soon.

[Lynn]

Spidey looks so sweet! Spooky says he looks handsome! Love your scarf. I'm looking forward to the weather cooling off enough that I can wear some of the scarves I made.

[Jackie]

love the video,love the scarf, love the cat, and most, love the smile=)

[Maggie Szafranski]

Love the video! We need a reminder that we are all people on this planet, regardless of where we live or believe!

[Allie]

Look how big Spidey is, he's gorgeous! And I love your hair. You look adorable. That scarf is AWESOME.

[April]

Spidey is sooo beautiful! What a treat to have him.

Those scarves are cool! I decided recently to start wearing scarves because they look so great on everyone else. Hey, maybe I'll wear one to work tomorrow! :)

[Deb]

LOve the ruffles scarf!! Esp love the color. Hello to Sweet Pea in the water! My friend just made me a scarf that I've been meaning to post...really unusual yarn.

[PegVan]

I just got around to posting a comment; retirement is so busy!! Anyway, the kitty is sooo big, and so pretty. Love both of your scarves - but, as always, I like mine best! ;-) Just kidding, of course. But I really like it with the white shirt - and it looks great with the bracelet! I wore my pink one the other day with a white shirt and got all kinds of compliments; people wanted to know where I had gotten it.
Loved the picture of Sweet Pea. I too can't wait for Christmas. That's a great picture!