About

In May 2008 I graduated with a degree in Anthropology. It took 4 years and now that it’s over, I’m not entirely sure what the point was. Currently I’m working at a newspaper in the mornings and fiddling with fiber in the afternoons. Recently I married a super awesome guy (who knits a little on the side) and we’re working on organizing our large collection of “stuff”.

In my free time I like to knit, spin, dye and weave. I have two spinning wheels. First is my Ashford Traditional, Eden. My second wheel is a Kromski Sonata, Elsa, that I bought myself for a 22nd birthday present. While in persona I prefer my Turkish drop spindle. For weaving, I have a Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom named Eleanor and a Beka child’s loom that works great for weaving warp-faced (inkle) bands.

Other things I do include sewing, camping and thrifting. As a member of the SCA, I have a 12th century persona to match my lord’s. I enjoy wearing large, baggy garments, although my plans always revolve around the construction of some laced dresses. Scouring thrift stores has been a part of my life since I was a very small. However, it has recently become an exciting adventure, as I am beginning to collect housewares in preparation of moving out.

40 Things About Me

1. I’ve been knitting since February 2005 – I have no idea why I decided to learn in the first place.
2. I refuse to wear white socks.
3. I consider soup sufficient for dinner.
4. I like the way a match smells after you blow out the flame.
5. The sun causes me to sneeze.
6. I can’t stand drinking hot liquids.
7. When I cook, I don’t like to eat what I’ve made.
8. I tend to get distracted by squirrels and at times I may be seen talking to them.
9. I’m pretty sure I never liked math.
10. I have been writing in a journal every day for the past 10 years.
11. My significant other is 20 years older than me.
12. I do not wear black.
13. Heat makes me cranky.
14. I have no strong political or religious views.
15. I was born on a Sunday, which caused all sorts of trouble, as my father was the minister for two churches at the time.
16. I’m easily riled up.
17. When I don’t eat, I get really grumpy, and knowing that makes me even more grumpy.
18. I can’t get enough fudge pops.
19. I like to throw axes.
20. I enjoy listening to classical music and soundtracks because I prefer music without words. If there is a vocalist I like, I consider his/her voice to be another instrument rather than feeling a connection to the words.
21. Every morning I wake up at the same time without the use of an alarm clock.
22. I am very impatient.
23. I like to follow the rules.
24. I can’t eat an entire candy bar without feeling ill.
25. I check the progress of things (like websites, food cooking, fiber being dyed) frequently because I love to watch things change.
26. I sleep with a monkey named Flick who travels with me.
27. I have a weakness for jackets and coats.
28. I don’t believe in gossip.
29. I hate it when my shirt sleeves get stuck up inside my jacket.
30. I don’t like having my face touched.
31. I am a morning person.
32. I ask a lot of questions.
33. I tend to talk loudly.
34. I have to figure things out on my own.
35. As a child I lived in a town of 500 people, and to shop at Kmart it would take a one hour drive.
36. Recently my tastes have changed and I have discovered that vegetables add a new element to my food.
37. Every few months I get a migraine which entails vomiting, spotty vision, numbness, difficulty speaking, and a very powerful headache.
38. I hate soggy bread and will not eat it.
39. Around 1:00 or 2:00 I get really sleepy and need a nap.
40. I don’t drink coffee, tea, or soda pop.