Pro: HD’s interview went really well in Boston! I got the “we’re standing in the lobby getting ready to go to dinner, so I’ve only got a few minutes, but I wanted to call you” call tonight and it sounds like he liked them and they had a favorable impression of him. We’ll find out in a week if he’s in or on the wait list.
Con: HD’s interview went really well in Boston – which means there’s a possibility HD will be living in Boston in August and I will be living in Boston in a year.
Pro: I think I can get a job in Boston.
Con: I don’t know I can get a job in Boston.
Pro: Boston is a 45 minute drive away from WEBS.
Con: No con there. (Except maybe the fact that it’s not 5 minutes away).
Pro: Apparently, I have lots of company in the teaching/grading undergrads department. (See my readers NTK and Knitting Linguist).
Con: My two sympathizers are tenure track faculty members, which means that things don’t get any better once you graduate and have a degree!
Pro: Barack Obama is speaking on campus this coming Monday in the building that I teach in. I (with help from the Secret Service) decided it would be a good opportunity for my students to see firsthand the democratic process in action. So, I cancelled classes for Monday. Now, I can go see him talk too!
Con: I cancelled class on Monday and will have to cram two days of lectures into one on Wednesday.
Pro: Everyone seems to agree that with the primary color scheme (which I do not like to wear) a baby blanket is the right idea. I’m leaning towards the miter square idea outlined in Mason Dixon Knitting, but I’m trying to figure out if I want to try the “no-sew” approach or make each square individually? Since I’ve never really made a miter square blanket, I’m inclined to make the real deal. Plus, despite procrastinating on it, I really do enjoy seaming – especially mattress stitch. (Shh! Don’t tell!)
Con: Hmmm … that might be wrapped up in the Pro.
End list.
Palette details:
Content: 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Weight: Fingering Weight
Gauge: 7 - 8 sts = 1" on #1 - 3 needles
Amount: 231 yards/50 gram ball
Care: Hand Wash/Dry Flat
Hmm … hadn’t considered the yarn weight. Fingering weight and size 1-3 needles could take a while. I have 10 balls total (2300 yds), 2 of each color in: red, green, blue, yellow, and white.
08 February 2008
Pros and Cons
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HeeHee! Thanks for the plug, and no, it doesn't get any better. It's just different. Pros: you don't have to convince professors that you know your stuff anymore. Cons: You still have to convince yourself and now you have to engage in "service". :)
NTK pretty much has it nailed. I remember asking a professor of mine in grad school when you stop getting nervous about getting up in front of other people, and he looked at me with surprise and said, "You stop?" Very confidence-inspiring. It's true that it is different, though, and if it makes you feel any better, I'd rather be dealing with what I've got on my plate than a dissertation committee any day! (Or maybe that was just my committee...)
I may be biased, but if you ask me, Boston is always a pro! It's my favorite city which is why I go there every summer. It's where I want to retire. Between Boston and Cambridge I think you could easily find a job! There's a lot of academia there which is one of the attractions to me. There are some really nice yarn shops as well. Speaking of academia--Northampton, where webs is, is a fabulous academic town. I stayed there in the summers when I visited one of my friends who just graduated from Smith 4 years ago. For a smaller city, there is a lot there. It's a very literary and artistic town! Things will work out and you will always find good yarn shops wherever you end up.
Oh--a baby blank would probably be the way to go--I agree!
You and DH are embarking on another amazing adventure! If you need an unbiased opinion or sounding board...you know I'm here!!!
I'm in agreement with the others that the Mason Dixon square blanket is the best idea ever. If anyone could manage the "no-sew" approach, it's you.
Boston is a neat city and I'm sure you will get a job!!
I really like the "no sew" idea. After spending 4 hours sewing up that edging on the baby blanket, no sew is a good ;)
You could try doubling up the yarn and using size 7 needs. I don't know if that would short you on yarn or not, but with 2300 yarns you might have enough.
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