Yay! It’s really pretty, although after wearing it nearly constantly for the last three days, I’m wondering if I’ll keep it or re-use the yarn at some point. It isn’t as big as I expected. I had imagined being able to wrap myself up in it, and that isn’t the case. Plus, although I don’t have much personal experience with triangular shawls, I’m thinking it would be much better if it had some of the shoulder shaping I’ve been told is in this book. (In fact, if anyone HAS that book, and would like to trade me for something… or sell it used, I’m interested). It is really hard to keep on my shoulders. Maybe it would be different in a thinner yarn?

It is a lovely shawl. The colors are stunning, and I love the wavy stripes… It’s funny, I wore it to church yesterday and didn’t get many comments. They’re so used to me by now, I don’t think I can surprise anyone anymore.

In other news, I’m looking into canine agility. My dog is spastic. We need to either put him to work somehow, or find him a new home. I was willing to give up last week, but didn’t feel right about it, so I’m looking for something to do with him. Although I know nothing about it, agility has always interested me. This means I’m off to buy books again. You know, I always thought I hated reading. I’m finding out that isn’t the case, I just hate reading novels. But I LOVE books. I read “how-to” books both for information, and for entertainment. Nate is an avid novel reader, so we’re busting at the seams with books, constantly trying to find room for more bookshelves. There are worse things.