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May 24, 2005
Interview
I've been interviewed by Linda. Here's what I had to say.
1. What inspired you to start knitting again? What has been your favorite project so far? What project did you not enjoy? Why do you enjoy knitting? Is it the process or the finished project or something else.
I really like the creative aspect of knitting and I decided to make scarves for my girlfriends for Christmas. I picked up my needles, some yarn I got at Walmart, and Knitting In Plain English. Once I started, I was hooked. I started reading the knitting board at HGTV and found Knitter�s Review forums from there. I found such a wonderful group of knitters and got such support and encouragement that I haven�t looked back. My favorite project so far has been my first sweater � a bulky purple merino wool (Tahki Baby) pullover. It�s my favorite because I figured it out all by myself and it fits wonderfully. I think I�ve enjoyed all of my projects. My least favorite might have been the eyelash scarves I made, just because the yarn was kind of difficult to work with (at least at the time). I enjoy knitting because of the stress relief and the feeling of productivity I get from it. So much in my life seems unproductive and I like the feeling of accomplishing something. For me, knitting is about both the process and the finished product. I love the creative part of the process and taking a bunch of yarn and making it into something useful, but I love clothes and fashion and I like that I can create something I enjoy wearing.
2. How long have you been taking karate classes? How did you get started?
I�ve been studying karate since February 2002. I took a self-defense class my instructor taught at the gym and really enjoyed it, so I started classes and have been going twice a week since then. It�s the best thing I�ve ever done for myself (physically).
3. Why did you decide to go to law school?
Law school was something that had interested me for a long time and I was at the point of reevaluating my career and I decided that if I were going to make a change, I had to just go to law school. Most days I�m glad I did, and some days I wonder what I was thinking.
4. What's your favorite thing about living in Wyoming? If you could pick anywhere else to live, where would it be?
The best thing about living in Wyoming is the lifestyle. I�m a ranch girl and the big city didn�t agree with me (Dallas). I like being able to walk out my back door and see the horses in the pasture or go for a ride or a run without having to drive an hour. The weather isn�t the greatest, but there aren�t a lot of people (the downside of that is that we miss out on some of the stores and services you can get in the city).We�ve been talking about moving lately, but I�m still not sure where I�d live. I might choose somewhere like Ireland, but there are so many great places and I believe I could be happy just about anywhere.
5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself living in a small town and owning my own yarn store.I�m happily married (still) and have a cute house, my dog, and my horses.
Here are the interview rules:
1. Leave me a comment saying "interview me;"
2. I will respond by asking you 5 questions on my blog. They will be different questions than the ones above;
3. You will update your blog with the answers;
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else;
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them 5 questions.
In knitting news, I'm working on the Zip Cardi and making good progress on it.
Also, I ordered Blue Sky Alpaca Cotton for a sweater I'm going to be working on. I'll keep you posted as I make progress (I'm not going to start it until I finish this darn Zip Cardi). I just have to tell you once again, Knit Happens is the best darn yarn store out there. When you order online they have same day shipping. Yep, you read that right - same day! It's as close to instant gratification as I can get and I totally love it.
Have a great day.
