Guess I should've slept!

A couple night ago, I was so tired but really wanted to work on some knitting. And I decided to post here to my blog... guess I should've decided to sleep, because I ended up posting this to the HSKS 4 blog instead! Oops!

Sleep or Knit
I so badly want to do both... a couple days ago I actually fell asleep knitting in the common room. I didn't stop knitting, I was sleep-knitting! Just for a few seconds, and my stitches didn't look half-bad!
I'm now working on the Gathered Pullover from this past winter's Interweave Knits. It's going quite quickly and I'm almost finished with the first 8 inches of working even in stockinette. But... I'm also so sleepy! I got up early to do a run with some friends and worked on a couple of projects around the house. So now I need to decide...sleep or knit!?!

Fly fast, Marty!

One of my best Muggle friends celebrates her birthday today...and even though I bought her the perfect birthday card months ago, I had no idea where I put it! After opening nearly every bag, bin and box in my closet and saying, "Accio, card!" I finally managed to find it. I sent my owl Marty out with the card and I do hope he'll get to her soon!

House Homework

1. Do my homework for me.
Prosecho Intellego

2. Tidy up my bedroom.
Purgo Chambro

3. Make a delicious chocolate cake.
Chocus Delectibilus

4. Make my professor stay in bed today.
Professorma Dorma

5. I would like breakfast in bed, please.
Stuckletto Fruhstuck

6. Stick all my Quidditch opponents' feet to the floor.
Pedigum Quidditchium

7. Give everyone the giggles.
Hysterimenti

8. Dye some yarn in my favorite color.
Fibrochlora Majora

9. Unravel the mess I've made with my yarn.
Knotsoutia

10. Knit my Prefect the perfect bag!
Prefectus Totus Perfectus

An Owl from the Prefect! An Owl from the Prefect!

Just a quick and excited note to say that an owl brought me some beautiful Fawkes yarn from Faery Fibers! This crazy Muggle camera is on the fritz...I think it has something to do with being so close to all the magic inside Hogwarts (either that or the batteries are dead)...so I will have to take a picture of it later! I can't wait to use it; it's soft & beautiful! I think it was even better to get yarn in the mail because I am in the midst of a 40-day new yarn fast!
Thank you so much Neila, and thank you to the Goblet of Fire for sending my name out after one of our house quizzes!

What's in a Name?

What Olive Means

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it's killing you. You're the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day... and still have the energy to party all night. Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Feeling lots of progress

All these pictures and notes about owls sent out was making me kind of nervous. I had to keep telling myself, "you've still got time, you've still got time, don't panic!"
Yesterday I finished the bag and I feel very good about it. The yarn (which I'm having 2nd thoughts about, so I hope my partner will love it, or at least like it!), the needles, the stitch markers, are all ready to go. There are still a few other little things I'd like to make or pick up for the package. The bag was the biggest project, though, and having it done makes all the difference!

A little fun with words

Lots of my classmates have been doing this, so I'll join in.

Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial. You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question

What is your name.......................... Olive
4 Letter Word...................................Oboe
Vehicle........................................... Oldsmobile
City................................................. Olympia
Boy Name....................................... Owen
Girl Name....................................... Ophelia
Alcoholic Drink.............................. Old-Fashioned
Occupation.....................................Optometrist
Something you wear....................... Overalls (I don't actually wear overalls)
Celebrity........................................ Oscar de la Hoya
Food................................................ Oxtail soup
Something found in a bathroom........... Oil of Olay
Reason for Being Late......................... Overslept
Cartoon Character............................ Oddish (I was going to say Oscar the Grouch, but he's a puppet. I had to look up a list of Pokemon characters!)
Something You Shout........................ Ouch!
Animal.............................................. Orangutan
Body part............................................. Obliques

Your turn!