Lunchtime Knitting

I did something yesterday I've never done before - knit during my lunch hour. I'm so glad I did! Thanks, Evelyn, for giving me the idea a few weeks back.

I zoomed down the road and picked up some lunch to go on the way to the park. I found the perfect tree to sit under. One of those big, old types that have this crook in their trunk that just seems to have been formed to lean into. I sat under there for almost a full hour, with the breeze blowing, joggers running by, and moms and their baby carriages strolling along. It was so peaceful, and a great way to break the duldrums of the day.

Philly Secret Pal

I got my first package from my PhillyKnitter Secret Pal. I got a really pretty black satin gift bag filled with dried rose petals, chocolate covered espresso beans, and a candle.

And yes, Secret Pal, it most certainly made my day even a bit nicer after the long commute! Which, btw, was over 2 hours yesterday. On a positive note though, since traffic was at a standstill for quite a while I pulled out the knitting and it didn't even bother me! I'm considering leaving a sock in the glove box for just those times. It made the waiting much less stressful.

Diet

I'm down 17 pounds! Woohoo! I'm going to post the loss each Friday as a way to keep track of my long term progress. I'm so happy. The jeans that I couldn't fit into 2 weeks ago are actually a bit loose. And I tried on the smallest pants I own last night and they zipped up! They're not quite wearable yet, but damn close. Five more pounds should do it.

Happy Friday Everyone!