So, sorry for the very sporadic blog posting the past few weeks.
I've been keeping a bit of a secret. Back in the Spring, I applied for another job. During the summer, I was told I'd made the final cut. Then, while we were in England, I was given a final job offer. And then the kicker: they asked when in September I wanted to start. When we were still in England.
Did I mention the new job isn't in California?
So, when we arrived home I had less than three weeks to wrap up everything in California and move. Of course, in reality, there was no way to move everything - including 3 cats - in that amount of time. So, I've been hanging out on my own, while Partner has been back in California getting the house and cats ready. I've been starting a new job, finding a car, and finding a new place for us to live.
I flew back for our anniversary and am finally get a little bit of time to breathe.
Before I left, we spent two great days absorbing some of my favorite things about California.
Partner marked a running course...
The next day I swept a leg of the course.
The next day, a romantic (and goofy) evening out enjoying amazing Japanese food.
And then, the day after our dinner out it was off to our new home.... in Hawaii. The next adventure begins!
There has been intermittent knitting, including knitting up some fast gifts for the friends that have been putting me up until I find us a place to live. Dish clothes, of course!
The always dependable, Double Bump
A new one, the Lace Curtain
And, to use up the scraps, trying my hand at a Log Cabin, with a bias
Pattern: Each is linked above
Yarn: Sugar 'n Cream, 149 yards - they all ended up being kind of small, especially after a wash
Modifications: on the log-cabin, I did more garter rows along the outside.
Knitting yardage total 2012: 1881
congrats on the new job! wozers Hawaii!!
Hope you enjoy your next chapter :)
Posted by: Kelly | October 25, 2012 at 04:36 AM
Kathy this is so exciting!!! I hope this brings you better job satisfaction and some well-deserved stress reduction. I remember you had friends in Hawaii and even talked about it after your last trip I think as a possible location? Anyhow, I'm so happy for you and can't wait to read all about your new adventures in Hawaii!!!
Posted by: kate | October 25, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Oh, wow . . . Congratulations on the new job! I know you had been thinking about a move for a long time and I'm so glad to hear that you've found a new place. And Hawaii!!! That just sounds fabulous!
(yes, I know it's been ages since I've been in blogs but this was my first night free in a long time and something about your post just made me click through on the ereader. Can't wait to catch up in your adventures in the UK!)
Posted by: Rue | October 25, 2012 at 07:21 PM
this is such wonderful news!!! i've been stalking you on flickr and had a feeling something was up :) but oh how exciting! i'm glad you found a new job (as i'm sure you are too), i hope that the transition is smooth and you really enjoy it.
and hawaii!?!?! wowza! how completely exciting!
any guesses on when partner & kitties will be able to come out and join you?
sending lots of love and joy your way! congratulations again and again!! i am just so happy for you, there aren't enough words.
Posted by: melissa | October 26, 2012 at 03:44 PM
oh - i forgot to say how gorgeous your california photos are! that second one is breathtaking!
and yay for dishcloths!! best transition knitting ever!!
and ps - congratulations again!!! :)
Posted by: melissa | October 26, 2012 at 03:46 PM
Congrats on your new position Kathy...I hope that this one is a better fit than your last one! I bet though that you are sad to be leaving such a beautiful place in CA...Hawaii is certainly breathtaking itself but your part of CA is pretty special. What island?? When will R and cats get to come? What about the boy...is he going as well? So may questions when I should just say congrats!!
Knitting dishcloths seem like the perfect project right now!
Posted by: Rachel | November 02, 2012 at 12:07 PM