Project Make a Dent
As a result of my post-holiday demeanor, which could definitely be categorized as a Funk, I've kicked off Project Make a Dent.
In the past 24 hours:
I Unsubscribed to most of those weird daily e-mails to which I don't remember ever subscribing.
I deleted my Twitter account.
I filled a 46,493 gallon trash bag with clothes that I used to wear to The Office. When was the last time I reported to an office? It was 2001. If I ever DO return to an office, I can almost guarantee that no one wants to see me waltzing around in that tired old brown Gap dress with the aubergine flowers. (By the way, I have no idea how I just came up with Aubergine. Perhaps Making a Dent has re-fired a synapse. Success!)
I ate a huge tray filled with vegetable korma. (This has nothing to do with Project Make a Dent, but it was awfully good.)
(Incidentally, everything I've eaten so far today fits in perfectly with the Weight Watchers Core Plan. My Friday intake was definitely not intended to be part of Project Make a Dent, but if the shoe fits, I shall wear it.)
Speaking of shoes (or socks) that fit, I'm once again working on my Radioactive Sex Monkeys. AND, I've switched them over from double pointed needles to circular needles. Because along with needing to make a dent, I need to feel a challenge.
Also, I need a weekend. And because this is Friday, my plan is coming together perfectly.
May yours be enjoyable, too.
Submitted by
Rhi
at 1/11/2008 3:49:32 PM- I'm sure I've mentioned this. But I am really jealous of your sock knitting skills. I've requested a book from my mother on how to knit socks. Hopefully she'll deliver.
Submitted by
FP
at 1/11/2008 3:51:27 PM- Rhi--My first sock was a Jaywalker. The pattern is super-clear, and it knits up fairly quickly! (The pattern may be found right here.)
Submitted by
Kathy
at 1/11/2008 3:57:06 PM- I deleted my Twitter account.
Aww. I enjoyed your twitters.
Submitted by
amy
at 1/11/2008 3:59:09 PM- Korma is my fave
everskii
I am on board with the denting
You must be lifetime
yr skinny!!!! I need to drag my ass back to WW
My bebe is one this month and I just lovingly stare at my old clothes still
xo
Submitted by
mikey
at 1/11/2008 4:32:37 PMI was sad to hear you deleted your Twitter account, I really enjoyed reading your updates.
Submitted by
NaughtyMonkey
at 1/11/2008 4:36:00 PM- A knitting pro like you will rock the circular needles. And no more sticks falling out! I too admire your skills- I love to knit, but hate to count- that is why I make up my own patterns. I wish I had the right midset to tackle the sweater you made several posts ago.
Submitted by
tortoiseshelly
at 1/11/2008 5:54:48 PM- I need to follow your lead. I'm getting to where I just want to hop online to check my blog reader and Ravelry, then be done with the computer (except for work). Especially since the computer can be such a major time-suck for me, which leads to less knitting time.
By the way - awesome socks! Are you loving the circulars? I wouldn't trade my addis for anything. I use them for all my socks. Love them!
Submitted by
Karaoke Diva
at 1/11/2008 6:04:55 PM- Dude, I'm going to take this post as an inspiration and try making a dent myself. Maybe it will help with my own funk.
Also, I too will miss your Twittings.
Submitted by
Em
at 1/12/2008 9:30:57 AM- Aw, I am sad about your Twitter account but I understand. I hope you feel better. I need to make a dent today.
Submitted by
Dooley
at 1/12/2008 11:32:33 AM- A Core-friendly Korma!!!!???? Please share recipe!
Doing great on my first time at Core, instead of flex, but I've never eaten so little bread and so much freak-a*s grain product. I'm now lying to my sons: "it's a new kind of rice!"
Can you recommend any pre-packaged core-friendly frozen foods?
Submitted by
FP
at 1/12/2008 11:46:46 AM- Dooley--Unfortunately, the korma isn't Core-friendly. BUT, I allow myself to go nuts on Thursday nights. (My weigh-in is at 6:00, meaning I can screw around until midnight.)
As far as frozen foods go, I don't know of any. BUT, I AM loving the Core-friendly Progresso soups! Shoot an e-mail my way if you want a list!
Submitted by
Valerie
at 1/12/2008 8:47:49 PM- I loved your Twitters! They were often such nice foreshadowing to your blog posts. :)
Submitted by
kimblahg
at 1/13/2008 12:51:15 AM- I will miss your twitters :(
Do you miss it yet? Wanna re-join?
Submitted by
Emily
at 1/13/2008 11:08:55 AM- Yay for you but rats for us. I miss your tweets already.
Hrmph/hurrah,
Em
Submitted by
Michele R
at 1/14/2008 8:52:04 PM- New here, and I don't knit, so I can't really comment on the socks, except to say they look good and extremely difficult.
I've been "denting" too lately. Cleaned my linen closet. Took some old cookware to the consignment store - had to make room for new cookware. Been doing laundry, but can't see the dent there yet.
Like your blog so far...
Submitted by
Anna at Hank & Willie
at 1/19/2008 5:37:20 AM- I LOVE Project Make a Dent! I am so inspired!
"I love it when a plan comes together."
Ahhh..... 80's TV flashback... awesome!!