Here comes March. How did that happen? I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, a problem I realize will not be solved by sitting here blogging instead of working and lesson planning, but here I sit anyway. Though my March calendar is probably no more bulging than usual at this time of year, it does herald some new, fun, stressful-in-a-good-way events, while feeding my top three addictions.
First off, I'll be starting to work at my LYS,
The Knitty Gritty. Can't tell you how excited I am about this - it's a dream come true (not the big Broadway/sports arena one, but a dream nonetheless), and I'm elated that Anna invited me to join the staff. And what a time to start, with the
Orange Blossom Yarn Crawl going on from March 1 to 10. Grab your
passport and come on out!
Not only will I be helping out in the shop here and there, but I'm also slated to teach two classes. The first, next Wednesday, March 6, is a two-hour session teaching ipad users how to take advantage of KnitCompanion, the most ingenious app in the world IMHO. A single class will really only scratch the surface of KC's seemingly infinite capabilities, but will enable the students to download, set up and follow patterns using this revolutionary technology.
The following Monday, March 11, we'll begin a four-week adventure learning how to knit socks, toe up, on two circular needles (one-at-a-time - let's not get ahead of ourselves!). Beginners can work in worsted weight to learn the basics on larger needles; more experienced knitters can use fingering weight....and reading glasses!
As if that weren't enough for me to prepare for,
Theatre-Go-Round is opening our newest show on Sunday, March 24, which means rehearsing with increased frequency and urgency. "New York, New York" continues for the next two weekends (with only a couple seats available, if that), then we'll begin a 10 week-run of "Those Fabulous 50's". We continue to enjoy performing at 14th Avenue Steakhouse and working with the fine folks there.
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| Publicity shot for Fab 50's |
Yarn? Check. Performing? Check. Thankfully there will still be time to indulge my beach obsession as well. My bff Big Genny will make her annual pilgrimage to Vero (along with her two girls to keep Little Genny happy), and this is one of those rare years where our respective spring breaks coincide. Our week of R&R (romp and relaxation) will culminate at the Caribe Royale in Orlando (hospitality industry connections are veeeerrrry nice!).
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| Couple years ago at the Caribe...before Vinny chewed up this suit. |
Then, once I put our guests on a plane back to Philly, we'll head to the annual Easter Bunny Bash in Cocoa and watch Eddie kick some skimboarding butt.
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| LBI Summer 2012 |
Beach? Check.
So cool that you'll be working at the Knitty Gritty! I hope you are going to do some virtual classes ;) I'll have to check out Knit Compagnon - a few people also raved about it at VKL.
ReplyDeleteKC is the single most important reason I have and use an ipad. The app is amazing (a word I use sparingly b/c everyone else uses it way too much) and the KC folks are wonderful - a rare combo of genius and personable, most often found in the world of knitting :)
DeleteHi El. I just got an iPad, and just designed an afghan for my niece's high school graduation, so I'll have to check out Knit Companion! As always, I love your blog, and, I think that I'm jealous of both of your current occupations!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your iPad, Lynnanne! I constantly find more and more ways to use it.
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