pieces of string too small to save

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 that I bought myself from my 22nd birthday. I use her for finer spinning and traveling. Currently I am babysitting a Country Spinner too. 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 for the summer include the construction of some laced dresses. Thrifting 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.

45 Things About Me

1. I’ve been knitting for 3 years - I have no idea why I decided to learn in the first place.
2. I refuse to wear white socks.
3. Eating soup makes me happy.
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 heat up left-overs, I want it to be really hot and then cool down to room temperature, but I will not eat it cold out of the refrigerator.
8. I don’t drink coffee, tea, or soda pop.
9. When I cook, I don’t like to eat what I’ve made.
10. I tend to get distracted by squirrels and at times I may be seen talking to them.
11. I’m pretty sure I never liked math.
12. I have been writing in a journal every day for the past 10 years.
13. My significant other is 20 years older than me.
14. I do not wear black.
15. Heat makes me cranky.
16. I have no strong political or religious views.
17. I was born on a Sunday, which caused all sorts of trouble, as my father was the minister for two churches at the time.
18. I’m easily riled up.
19. When I don’t eat, I get really grumpy, and knowing that makes me even more cranky.
20. I can’t get enough fudge pops.
21. I like to throw axes.
22. 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.
23. I love the way the air smells after it rains.
24. Every morning I wake up at the same time without the use of an alarm clock.
25. I am very impatient.
26. I like to follow the rules.
27. I can’t eat an entire candy bar without feeling ill.
28. I check the progress of things (like websites, food cooking, fiber being dyed) frequently because I love to watch things change.
29. I sleep with a monkey named Flick who travels with me.
30. I have a weakness for jackets and coats.
31. I don’t believe in gossip.
32. I hate it when my shirt sleeves get stuck up inside my jacket.
33. I don’t like having my face touched.
34. I am a morning person.
35. I ask a lot of questions.
36. I tend to talk loudly.
37. I get distracted very easily.
38. I have to figure things out on my own.
39. As a child I lived in a town of 500 people, and to shop at Kmart it would take a one hour drive.
40. Recently my tastes have changed and I have discovered that vegetable add a new element to my food.
41. Every few months I get a migraine which entails vomiting, spotty vision, numbness, difficulty speaking, and a very powerful headache.
42. When I was a teenager I wanted to live anonymously in a big city, but now I want to live amongst the trees in a small and cozy brick house.
43. At 8 years old, my father and I took our sailboat up to Canada and scooted around some islands for a week. I got stuck in the woman’s restroom at Richard’s Landing.
44. I hate soggy bread and will not eat it.
45. Around 1:00 or 2:00 I get really sleepy and need a nap.