Long Overdue!
Been So. Very. Busy.
I've started a new job at the University. I'm still in the English Department, still a grad student, but I'm now working in the First Year Composition office. My main role (aside from teaching) is overseeing the emma support environment. I have been working 10-12 hour days for the last couple of weeks just getting things started for the semester.
There was a (too) brief respite in the chaos, however. Steve and I just returned from a whirlwind trip to San Francisco for my baby brother's wedding. A few snaps from the trip:
We took one of those Bay Cruises (only had one morning for sightseeing) and saw the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. A highlight, though, were these fellows:
Sleepy Sea Lions
I was also amused to see the name of a Louisiana delicacy emblazoned on a waterfront building. We didn't have time for me to figure out what they were actually selling in the building, but I doubt it was that tasty treat.
Mmm....boudin
Here's a snap from the wedding. Mike and Mindy were married on Friday afternoon at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Sausalito, CA. The reception was held at The Spinnaker Restaurant in the same city. Gorgeous view, excellent food, and stellar company all around. I drank too much.
The Family Derouen
Knitting Content:
Not much of that going on right now, I'm afraid. I am working on a sock (lol) in an unfortunate Trekking colorway. It looks a bit pukey. I won't gross you out with photos. There are, however, all sorts of ideas dancing around in my head for projects. There are so many sweaters I want to knit for fall! I particualrly like Ann E. Smith's "Sienna Cardigan" in the Fall 2006 IK (p. 123), although I'd do a different color, and Black Purl's Cecelia (but in a gorgeous solid). Can you see the stockinette in my future? Ah, bliss!
Reading:
I've been trying to get more "non-school" reading in my diet. Currently, I'm feasting on Uncle Tom's Cabin and Lolita. Mmm. Slavery and pedophilia. I've got to get my head shrunk!