Itchy Fingers

So I have this itch to knit. A lot. I'm getting closer to finishing my Bernat Boa scarf, and when I'm done that I might start socks. I could use some more handknit socks, and I've never knit them before. I also have... I think four sock yarn colours to pick from. I need to stop impulse-buying at yarn sales ;P

I also discovered that I don't have slipper socks. For a while, I was wearing a pair that my mom made for my sister, which she later gave to me. They were a pair of 'boot socks'; knee-high slipper socks made out of Lion Brand's Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. I've since put holes in them with my strangely acidic feet :( I had a pair of pink, ankle-length slippers as well, but they got threadbare and pilled (I had to shave those things with a sweater comb on a weekly basis!). I have acrylic to use up, though, so I think I will make some indestructible slipper socks. And probably a pair of everyday socks, too.

I was scrolling through the program guide on our satellite TV receiver, and found - get this - the first episode of the Christopher Eccleston season of Doctor Who on Space (a Canadian sci-fi/fantasy channel, like Syfy in the US). I was quite excited about this, so I put it on, and holy crap did it bring back memories. I hadn't seen it since... when did it air?

(checks Wikipedia...) 2005. I haven't seen it since then. Holy moley. Six years. I feel old.

I looked ahead in the guide, and lo and behold, Space has the first 2000s season of Doctor Who on at 10 AM, Monday to Friday. So guess who PVR'd it? ;)

It's kind of funny, because the other day I said to my mom, "I'd kinda like to borrow the older box sets - the Tennant and Eccleston seasons - from the library and re-watch them all, to refresh my memory." Now I get to re-watch the Christopher Eccleston season all the way through again. I really wish he'd done another season, but he didn't want to, because of the fans. I can understand that, because he was the first Doctor in years, so folk must have gone crazy for him.

Anyway, that's all for now. I know I'd said about taking pictures of my scarf, but I haven't yet :p I'll take one when it's finished, though... and when I remember to charge my camera battery...

A little less weepy

I've stopped bawling over the Doctor Who problem, but I'm still a tad concerned about whether or not we'll be able to watch it.

So today I took out my Irish Hiking Scarf and worked on it while watching X2: X-Men United. The movie was great, and I got two repeats done. I forgot to do GED work, though :p

And this afternoon I sat in my room and read Stewart Copeland's autobiography and listened to the White Stripes' Get Behind Me Satan. It's a great album - when I eventually sign up on Amazon, I'm adding it to my wishlist.

That's all, folks.

In which Merenwen cries

The reason for my tears is a combination of: 1) my hormones, because of my period, and 2) the fact that Space is now carrying Doctor Who, and we don't subscribe to Space. So now I have to ask if we can get Space, because I really don't want to have to watch Doctor Who on their website, because my speakers are quiet and the video quality isn't the best when put in full-screen. I tried watching the Christmas special, but I can barely hear it.

I'm sure Dad would try to find a way to subscribe to Space, since he asked if I wanted GolTV for the soccer matches, but I hate asking him about subscribing to a specific channel because I feel like I'm being greedy.

I HATE HORMONES.

Aha!

So it was actually the keyboard's fault, not the USBs!!!

I'm back at my own computer again, using the keyboard from the old HP. The first keyboard we had for the HP is probably gone - this one was the second for the HP. I think Dad got this one for the HP because the one that we first used was losing the paint off it's keys from being used so much. The only downsides to this keyboard are:

1. The keys are kinda clunky. I think it might be because it hasn't been used it a couple of months. Either that or it's because it's old.

2. It's so dirty that it looks like it's been thrown up on.

3. It smells like metal, which is kinda gross.

Hopefully Dad'll let me get a new keyboard, but I'm happy with this one for now. Sure, the keys are loud and clunky, but it's an ergonomic keyboard, which I'm used to. I'm not used to Dad's keyboard, because it's a standard rectangle. I'm also a bit used to having 'forward' and 'back' buttons, like the keyboard I was using before. Still, at least it works. That's what matters.

I got my Valentine's swap package yesterday afternoon!!! I don't have pictures yet, unfortunately. I got some Lindt peanut butter chocolates, two Peeps hearts, a picture of a giraffe and a lovely card. It makes my card look kindergarten-like :p I hope my swap partner loves her card and candy (and another small surprise!) when she recieves it.

So Mom and Dad got chocolates from Shoppers Drug Mart today - some for us, some for Grandma. They went to visit her last night (and didn't tell me where they were going - I thought they had gone out for dinner. Mom apologised, though), and by the sound of it, she ate a lot for dinner. I'm still recovering from my sore throat, so I didn't go yesterday. Mom and Dad left to go visit her and, once again, I'm staying home. My throat's better now, but it's still a bit sore - more of a dry throat now, though. Plus, I didn't have much clean clothes. I might be okay to visit tomorrow, though.

I started a Calorimetry yesterday afternoon, before my swap package came. It's easier than I thought. I'm using some Patons Decor in the 'Woodbine Ombre' colourway - cream, brown and grey. It's looking quite pretty.

I started watching The Sarah Jane Adventures last night (I'm borrowing it from the library), which is pretty cool. It's a spin-off of Doctor Who, but it's not as gritty as Torchwood. Sarah Jane is aimed at kids, and it's shown on CBBC in Britain and BBC Kids here.

I still have to watch Labyrinth, actually. I'm borrowing that from the library, too.

And Hair is in transit. Or it was, when I checked last night. It might be in now for me to pick up.