Thursday, August 27, 2009

More Socks

I've started a new pair of socks...I've had this yarn for a while but for whatever reason hadn't started anything with it. I have multiple projects going because I get bored with one and need variety. OK, so I guess I like to layer my projects/books/activities, etc. Right now in my project bag I have at least 2 other knitting pieces (sweater and a blanket). Also I have several books I'm reading, The Shack, A Breath of Snow and Ashes and The Alchemist (book club). And as for the activities, well, I'm trying to walk at least every other day, I started on Dylan's room walls (need painting), one of these days we'll have a garage sale, and of course there is always the kids activities. I know I get this from my parents because I can hardly remember a time when they didn't have a project or 3 going. I think I do better mentally when I have a lot going on, that may sound weird but I think it's true.

Going for a walk

I got some new shoes, my sweet hubby got them for me, well he tried...he got the wrong size so I had to go exchange them. Aren't they cute?
These are not just Nikes but ones that have a little spot in them to put this:

It works with my iPhone and can track my walks/runs, lets me know how far I've gone, plays my iTunes as I go. All in all a cool little thing. I started on 8/14 and have walked between 2 and 2.5 miles each time, I average about a 15 min. mile, I'm good with that.

My goal is to start walking as much as I can, need to get in shape and since the kids have training twice a week at Lost Creek Park, I have no excuse! I made myself a belt to hold my iPhone, it's not pretty so no photos, but it works. Took it for it's maiden voyage last night and did fine. I do have to wear it with the phone at my lower back so the blue tooth headphones don't cut out. I think I will make another version of the iPhone belt with a few improvements and then maybe post the pictures of the first one and then the new one...we'll see!