Chocolate Croissants Will Be My Downfall

Yesterday I went to my new lab to watch an experiment.  They have very pretty equipment and I am very excited to start on Monday.  I was even so keen as to go to Second Cup and read some journal articles about my new field – the pancreas is definitely not the brain.  As I sat down with my coffee and double chocolate croissant, it suddenly occurred to me how I gained 10 lbs in grad school.  It’s strange though, I can’t remember eating a chocolate croissant since I finished my thesis.  What is it about science that makes me crave them?  Oh, and yes, I had a coffee.  I had been off of it since January 3rd.  But there is something about focusing my attention on teeny-tiny cells or reading science that necessitates coffee.  And I mean a whole lot of it.  Sorry kidneys! 

Tuesday night, Stevie P and I went to see Capote at the Bloor Cinema.  It was really good.  I actually can’t believe how good Philip Seymour Hoffman was.  I mean, I knew he was a good actor, but this was phenomenal.  Who knew that Truman was such a drama queen?  The movie is about how Capote researched and wrote the book “In True Blood”.  Since this was the only Capote book I have read, I was very excited.  I whole-heartedly recommend the film.  Also, I had forgotten how good the popcorn was at the Bloor.  They put a crazy amount of butter on it so the middle is all soggy and even though you feel gross eating it half way through the bag, it’s impossible to stop.

In knitting news, I have a confession to make.  I am not done my Christmas knitting (gasp)!  I am a horrible friend.   The only thing left to knit are some legwarmers for my friend Amy.  I bought the yarn before Christmas, had her send me the measurements well in advance but it is January 26^th and they still aren’t done.  I think I’m having a mental block.  I really want them to be cool so I’m a bit intimidated.  I have cast them on many times, but they just aren’t what I have in mind.  Think stockings you would need a garter for but legwarmers.  Do sexy and legwarmers go together?*  To try to work up the courage to try again, I have been working on these socks.  I am ready to do the leg increases on one but to ward of Second-Sock Syndrome (SSS), I have put it on a holder and started the other one.  I hear knee socks can elicit severe SSS.

*I actually wrote this post yesterday.  Today I had a wicked idea for the legwarmers.  I am working on them right now.  I hope they work.  I’ll post pictures soon.

Comments

[bree]

allie! i gave up on my unfinished christmas knitting. i just finished amy's socks last weekend and i still cant figure out how to line her bag its upsetting - i need a good seamstress!

i just saw Brokeback Mountain...mmhmm... nuff said... ;)

bree

[Stevie]

Mm, chocolate croissants. I haven't had one since 2nd year. How weird that I can recall the last time I ate a chocolate croissant?

I am still surprised by how good Capote was, which includes the stellar performance of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. While I found Capote's voice completely irritating at times, it was so well done that I actually forgot I was watching an actor. My Dad has leant me "In Cold Blood" after our lunch meeting yesterday so I plan to read it asap.

And oh was that popcorn addictive. I was full on the greasy real butter too soon.

I just cast on my first pair of socks! I've always been afraid of becoming addicted to making them and now it may become a reality. Are you doing the knitting olympics?

[Stevie]

Also, I am geeking out over this:

http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2005/07/knitwit_clever_.html

As well as the knitting needles that light up so you can knit in the dark and see what you're doing. Holy crap.

[Nanajan]

Last choc. c. I had was when D&J lived N. of St. Clair and he was working at Carrot on weekends. I'd pick him up very early and we'd go to 2nd Cup across from Carrot and I'd get a cc and coffee. I was addicted to them.

As for Capote--I saw In Cold Blood last night and that was good timing because I'm going with a group this aft to see Capote.

I am knitting again. Finished a Xmas scarf for a friend and she loved it. She was wearing the last scarf I knit her 3 or 4 years ago. She didn't know I was knitting her a new one and was delighted--matched her hat.

Made a mistake on a sweater I am knitting--I will have to CUT the yarn to repair. I have never done that before. I am totally horrified.

Looking forward to seeing finished sox you are making.

BTW what happened to your holiday photos?