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Comment on Give me back my broken parts by Allyson

Allyson — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:15:46 +0000

This is the second time I’ve seen this vest this week! I love it in pink. It might be calling to me!

Comment on We looked like giants by Allie

Allie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:43:43 +0000

@Allyson Thank you again for the pattern! I did block it again (over a small pot, of all things) and I think it came out better this time. I just advised the wearer of the hat to create the slouchy look manually by tucking the hat into itself in the back.

@Renee Tension is something that you learn with practice. I still probably knit too tightly but at least I’m consistent now ;) And if you really want to learn to knit, I recommend the website http://www.knittinghelp.com/ — it taught me pretty much everything I know.

Comment on We looked like giants by Renee

Renee — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:03:41 +0000

Hi Allie! That looks cool! My sister was trying to teach me how to knit over winter break… but I failed. One row would be too tight, another would be too loose haha. :)

Comment on We looked like giants by Allyson

Allyson — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:04:03 +0000

It looks awesome! I do see what you mean about it looking a little pointy. I think blocking it again on a larger plate will take care of that. Congratulations!!

Comment on I smell the rose in her hair by Allie

Allie — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:21:04 +0000

@Mike I’m not built to be so care-free! If I choose to do something, it’s because I’ve weighed the pros against the cons and decided that I will succeed (or at least not fail miserably). So unless I’m absolutely certain that I want to make Portland my home, I won’t even attempt it. My fun comes from being in control of my life, not leaving it all up to chance.

…And I wonder why I’m stressed all the time ;)

Comment on I smell the rose in her hair by Mike S.

Mike S. — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:20:34 +0000

Portland is an awesome city. I’ve come close to moving there many times. Best part: if it doesn’t work out you just move somewhere else. Life is fun that way.

Comment on Just keep swimming by Allie

Allie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:25:04 +0000

@Clint: We’ll see what actually happens when I decide that I want a child. When I last talked with my mother about this, she urged me to try getting pregnant before considering adoption. (“Otherwise,” she said, “you’ll be picking a child — which is kind of selfish.”) I’ve always been told that no one is ever ready for children, no matter how much planning one puts into it. It’s just a matter of wanting children.

@Beth: Wow. Way to warm up your parents to the idea of a new grandchild. But I guess there’s nothing better than presenting them with a kid. Who doesn’t love children!? And I totally understand what you mean. I think I just need to think about whether I really want children — the hows and whens will take care of themselves.

Comment on Just keep swimming by Beth

Beth — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:06:30 +0000

“If there’s one thing I’m worried about with the adoption route is my family being supportive of my decision.”

A natural feeling. My parents learned of our adoption when they came over for Thanksgiving in 2003 and we presented them with their new grandson who had arrived from China the day before. I just never could figure out how to tell them and so eventually the facts spoke for themselves.

“I’m working really hard to build a life for myself with which I can be happy — forever.”
Ahhh, but life does surprise us, no matter how much we plan…

Comment on Just keep swimming by Clint

Clint — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:54:32 +0000

I understand your thoughts on this. My wife and I are 25, 26 and we still do not have children of our own. Like you say, it would be nice, but then again we do so many things that are difficult enought just owning two large dogs, let alone a child. You can’t leave your child in a closed off room for 5-6 hours when you want to go do something.

And over population. I’m always talking about that. So many kids out there that need a home, why not raise one of them instead of creating a new one. I will want to have my own children, but I fully support your decision as well. Your more brave than I.