Leave Your Sanity With the Nearest Customs Agent

I am iPod less for the next 5 to 7 days. I don't know if I can take it at all. My iPod needs a new battery after over 2 years of use. But in order to replace the battery, it has to be sent to Singapore and then back to Taiwan. The thought of walking without my iPod is scary. Then there are the bus rides home from work without music.

I do have knitting news as well. I have a new sweater to wear. I took the Glampyre Mini-Sweater pattern, read about some modifications on Craftsers.org and this is what I came up with. And my Mariah sweater has gone through some modifications. I am not a big fan of hoods or hats. I tried with Mariah to love the hood, but just couldn't. I took the hood off and knit a small stand up collar. I like it much better than the hood. Today I was out with friends and found this hat. It is crocheted and super cute. I feel I don't look good in hats, part of my reason for not wearing them more. But check this out. Maybe it is the short hair I have right now. Yes, I know it is December and I am wearing a tank top. I live in Taiwan and this winter is very warm. Today I also acquired a new pair of shoes. A pair of Dr. Martens boots in a nice soft leather. I think they will be pretty easy to break in compared to other pairs I have owned in the past. I bought basic black because there wasn't much of a selection in the colored boots. And I have humongous feet for a girl by Taiwanese standards. But the troupe of monkeys is growing. These are too be gifted thought. I have another sweater in the works and need to put some time into it right now. I am too lazy to go for a walk tonight and with no music to listen too, have even less motivation.

 It has been a very long week that has been topped off by personal injury. I was coming in the door of my apartment building the other day. There was a scooter parked right next to the door. As I turned around to close the door, my leg brushed up against the hot exhaust pipe. I went straight to my apartment and put ice on it. I was doing fine until the other day when I scrapped it. I am just hoping that it doesn't leave a scar. Staying postive that next week will be better.