when I start using a computer again instead of my phone's internet inabilities I'l work on the list, get it reduced and organized.  ... For now it is what it is.  right.

11)  drastically reduce amount of yarn in my house, by knitting and gifting.  (still need to buy yarn for the sweaters, not going to make someone where the too cheap stuff)

12)  oh i forgot...

New Years' ... Ideas

1)  Knit 12 sweaters
2)  Journal every day
3)  Blog once a week
4)  Knit 6 pairs of socks
5)  Knit all my Christmas and birthday presents
6)  Plant and tend a garden (flowers and veggies)
7)  Write 52+ thank you notes/letters
8)  Receive a grade of B or higher in all classes
9)  Eat on a regular schedule (no grumpies)
10) At least one chcoclate party every month, the first 6 months

...  Any more?

Maybe weekly blogging will work for me.  I keep editing my post, adding pictures, then opting for the pictureless post.  Every now and then my spacebar stops working.  I am...I have to get a new computer for school.  Still deciding on what type, right now the answer is an apple lap top, so I can link it with the desk top at work. . .and Apples are better.

I've noticed lately that the things that move me emotionally are always people in groups.  People who belong.  people who used to be alone. The finding of purpose.  Notifying people of their importance.  That commercial "There are billions of people in the world. . .but only one dad."   Sing Off.  The scene where Kurt finds people who are like him.  And the list is incomplete with out The Doctor.  I could devote a blog (maybe) to The Doctor, so I'll try to refrain from sharing all my thoughts, and let you find the (not a) man for yourself.

I'm missing making music with people, or even alone.  I've gotten out of the habit of practicing, or even keeping my instruments in repair.  Money has been so tight lately, I've gone ahead and gotten the highest amount of grants/loans from ECU for this semester, so in the spring...It will be better?   Assuming I don't go crazy and spend it on everything. Like a computer.  And a Wii.  And fixing my car. And books.  Ugh, textbooks.  Why can't people write novels that include the same information as a text book?

Moving on the 16th.  So excited.   I will have...closet space.  mmm...

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I was going to blog for the month of December, in prep for school and life changes.  Processing help/friend updates.   I'm late, but I'll just try to blog.

  Moving in January.  From an apartment that houses few of my things, but is still over crowded, to a duplex that I'm ready to set up to feel like home.  I feel a little old, I'm excited about the closet space, and the new appliances in the kitchen.  There's a yard, and I have permission to plant yummy and pretty things.

  Starting school in January.  Still working on the schedule, I have yet to look at a campus map while planning my classes, and the system for registering is quite a bit different from what I'm used to. . .must get Man to help with that.
  I'm hoping that I can find the money to move this month to settle in and have a study space set up at the new place.  There's more than enough room for it.  I might be able to have my piano at the duplex as well.  I'm obviously more excited about the duplex than school.  Though school will probably be a bigger topic of blogging.  Maybe?  Studying or decorating/organizing?  Hmmm...

  The knitting habit is not as constant and obsessive as I would like.  I'm currently on a higher note, despite not finishing projects people have requested me to make.  Yesterday I finished a hat, and last week I finished a cabled vest/cardigan thing.  It came out to be two different colours because of the yarn being a more natural dye, and I bought skeins from two different stores.

    The baby I watch is getting more of a personality and vocabulary.  Yesterday he pretended to knit, said my name for the first time and was generally entertaining and fun. I believe he said please or asked for help every time, getting frustrated only once.  I expect a fit or two to be thrown today.  Especially since his big nap today is apparently only going to be a little nap.  He needs 2 1/2 hours, but it looks like he's settling for 1 1/2... ...  Or maybe I'm settling. . .
*waits*  No... He's awake, and not the kind that goes back to sleep.