Random Snapshots

Resilient

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WALLACE: So, Karl, if I have to ask you for one word to describe your reaction — downcast, depressed, frustrated?

ROVE: Look — I always like a fight. So, you know, I always like to have challenge. You know, if you believes in limited government, if you believe in center-right principles, if you're conservative, then this is a time for you to sit back and say, you know what — we're going to agree with Barack Obama when we agree with you, we're going to persuade you when you are open to persuasion, and, by gosh, if we don't agree with you we intend to stand up for our principles and make the case to the American people.

WALLACE: Resilient, that's the right word we're chasing for.

ROVE: Resilient, exactly.

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I'm disappointed by the outcome of the election, to say the least.

I liked this exchange between Wallace and Rove on Fox News last night though.  I especially liked Rove's response because it basically sums up how I feel about the next 4 years to come.

This is America and as a country we are very resilient.  We've been through a lot and I believe that in some small way we always end up better.  

With that being said, I hope the honeymoon period wraps up quickly.  It is time to get down to business.  Winning an election is one thing, but it does not prove leadership - regardless of what side you're on.     

Moving on...

I started my latest class yesterday and it's going to be a doozy!  I can already tell that a lot of work will be involved so I'm preparing myself.  I think I only have 5 classes left after this so there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Of course, in true college form this number has changed about 10 times in the last 2 months so who knows really.  Time will tell I guess!

we voted.

Adam and I hit the polls after work.  It was a long day of waiting and I had a hard time concentrating at work!  I was glad to see that there were a lot of people at our polling place.  The lines were not long at all though which was great.   

I love voting on Election Day.  I love going to the polls and casting my vote in person.  It is such a great experience in my opinion.  I found out today that WA state is going to an all mail voting system by 2009.  Apparently a few counties are already there.  Does this seem wrong to anyone else?  It makes me sad!  I hope I don't live in WA for the next Presidential election because it really won't be the same.  I also really miss voting booths like we had in NY.  Way cooler than filling in bubbles on a paper ballot.

I'm glued to the news on TV and the internet right now.  It is not looking good for my candidate right now.  I'm holding out hope until the end though.  It's not over until it's over.

For now I'm just watching, waiting and trying to finish up my election socks.

Mosaic Monday

I haven't posted a Monday Mosaic in a while.  I think this is a fitting subject for today.

Just 11 hours and 35 minutes until Election Day.

 

1. John McCain in Denver, 2. John McCain, Republican Presidential candidate, after all these years, finally reach this point, 3. John McCain and Sarah Palin, 4. John McCain, 5. Sarah Palin & John McCain, 6. Sarah Palin in Kuwait 10 (high rez), 7. Governor Palin in her office, 8. Sarah Palin, 9. John McCain in Exeter, 10. John McCain Campaign Stop, 11. Sen. John McCain campaigns in South Carolina, 12. Sarah Palin, Megan McCain, Cindy McCain, John McCain, 13. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, 14. Sarah Palin, 15. Put her out of her misery, please, 16. Governor Sarah Palin

Happy Halloween!

 

I carved this McCain pumpkin last night.  Better late than never!  Pumpkin carving is my favorite thing about Halloween, but I have to admit that it sucked this year.  I couldn't round up any friends to carve with me over the past two weeks so I ended up doing it alone last night.  Definitely not the same, but I'm happy I did it anyways. 

 

 

Want to see more Halloween goodness?

I received my package for the Trick or Treat Feet swap and it's a winner!

First, the socks:

 

Love this Vesper colorway.  And they fit perfectly.  

And the rest of the goods:

  

More Vesper in another Halloween colorway!!  I'm so lucky - I love that stuff.  There are two of those adorable mugs and the orange bag is handmade - perfect for carrying sock projects around.  

Thank you so much Keri! 

Have a great Halloween everyone!

WIP: Election Socks

I started these socks during the debate last night.

 

  

I'm not usually crazy about this style of varigated yarn, but these seem to be turning out nice.  No signs of real pooling yet, just a mottled look which I like.

I'm not sure if I'll have them done before election day, but if I do I will be wearing them to go and vote.  

I hope you're planning to vote too.  Or have already voted.  It's important, it's your right and it's your job as a citizen.  :)

FO: Pundit Baby Elephant

I knitted up this Pundit Baby Elephant a few weeks ago.

And we watched the debate together last night. 

Cute lil guy huh?

Not much to say about this one.  It was super easy to knit and took only a few hours while watching TV one night.  The yarn is Cascade 220 Superwash. 

I'd like to knit another and try and get the trunk a little nicer looking.  I didn't do the greatest job seaming it to the body so it sticks out too much.

You can get the pattern here:

I might even make a cute little donkey for one or two of my "blue" friends.  :)