drama everywhere, except in my personal life.

I have PMS.

i say this only because it's actually one thing that isn't causing any drama in the world right now, lol... 

there's drama in the knitting world (which bums me out if only because i've had a few patterns bookmarked at magknits for ages - and of course, Ravelry's forums are all abuzz).  Too, there are usual worldly indicators that we're going to hell in a handbasket, but my little life bubble is pretty fine at the moment. There have (all too recently, in fact) been worse times for me.

only two more days left on my job - the one thing i will actually miss, i think, is the bus ride. i actually enjoy this small piece of routine every day.  I bought this little journal while i was out on the coast (the weekend i dropped my camera in the waves), and i make a point of filling it out every morning as soon as i get settled into my seat.

It's simple and uncomplicated - almost like a guided meditation - which is about all I can handle at seven in the morning.  Once I'm done musing on things i'm thankful for, who needs prayer, random acts of kindness and ideas for a better tomorrow, i knit until it's time to head in.

On the way home I walk about twenty blocks and pick the bus up right before the bridge over to the east side.  Both ways, I grab some of the only time I generally have to knit. I've made a lot of progress on mom's socks, as you can see.

And, today marked the day! I made a more researched decision this morning and opted out of the 12-megapixel Olympus stylus I'd been eying for a while, based on some user reviews making note of too much proprietary stuff (this is also the reason I decided not to go for another Sony this time). Instead, I bought this amazing little Panasonic Lumix.

 

I ordered mine from Beach Camera and got a fantastic price for a camera and a 2 gig SD card, along with free shipping - all in all, I spent $20 less than I thought I would - in the end i walked out minus a couple of megapixels but with twice the memory and a wide-angle Leica lens . Within about two hours of placing my order, I got a shipping notification and a tracking number, too. Good lord!  Supposedly though, it will take 7-9 days to reach me. I'm so dang excited, I hope wishing it here makes that go a little faster...

I can't wait to start taking pictures again!

And just for kicks, I'm going to continue my 15% discount to Voxers for the next few days. So, if you place a purchase, just let me know you read it here and I'll refund you the discount via paypal.

Great...  Gotta love Portland, jeez...  Fifteen minutes before I clock out of here and it starts pouring down rain again.