Yes, I'm still here but no, I have not been doing much knitting. Here is what I've been up to.
I am moving from Los Angeles to Chicago for a new job at Northwestern University. I am a LA girl through and through and this is a big change for me. I'm starting an exciting new job and Chicago is a great city. That said, I am going to miss my mom, sister and friends. I have a feeling that I will find an excuse to return to LA soon!
Other than the 3 months that I spent on exchange in Barcelona during business school, I have never lived outside of California. What in the world am I going to do during the winter with the wind chill and snow?! And what in the world does it mean to winterize my car?! On the plus side, I get to check out new yarn stores and wear all of the wool sweaters that I have made but never get to wear in LA.
Wish me luck with my move and I'll get back to knitting once I get settled.
I was born in San Diego but lived in the midwest for most of my life and Chicago is one of my favorite cities. I love to go back there and visit.
Posted by: Diana | May 30, 2009 at 07:19 PM
Hello - you are by far the coolest adcom i've come across - I hope you are my interviewer!
Posted by: hello | November 29, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Hello - you are by far the coolest adcom i've come across - I hope you are my interviewer!
Posted by: hello | November 29, 2007 at 03:04 PM
I read your blog yesterday and saw the part about the blanket with the stain in it.
If you still have it, there's a stain remover called De-Solv-It that I bought at Wal-Mart. It gets chewing gum out of hair, so it might work on that candy stain.
Posted by: renee | October 29, 2007 at 07:18 PM
Good luck....Chicago is a wonderful city!
PS>>> Can you tell me where you go the great rattan handles you used on your "cable knit purse"?
They are really special.
Thanks, Diane
Posted by: Diane | August 17, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Stay Warm!! I've never been to Chicago, but have friends there. Good luck on your new job. I have to check, but I think my line-sister is a professor at Northwestern in the business department.
First time on your blog...its great! I'll add you to my blogroll!
Posted by: Michelle | August 13, 2007 at 07:55 AM
Best of luck to you! Moving can be a totally amazing adventure - live it up!
Posted by: Barbara | July 18, 2007 at 05:05 PM
How exciting good luck with the move.
Posted by: Kristi | April 02, 2007 at 02:25 PM
Good luck with the move. I just discovered your blog and love it! Do report on your experiences in The Windy City. :-D
Posted by: Anna | March 01, 2007 at 10:17 AM
How's life in Chicago? Did you get all settled in? How's the first winter going? Do report in, we've missed you!!
Posted by: Wanda | February 24, 2007 at 01:57 PM
Settled in? Winterized your car? Found a fav LYS? I live 1 hour away to the north. Want to see where I knit? Welcome to the midwest.
Mary Kay
Posted by: Mary Kay | December 10, 2006 at 02:44 PM
Hi,
I see you have moved, so i don't know if you still have the wool, but I am interested in buying your 6 skeins of katubo brown yarn, if you still have it,
thanks,
Steph
Posted by: Stephanie | October 16, 2006 at 02:06 PM
I just saw you on the Knitty Gritty! I was catching up on old episodes and there you were. Enjoy Chicago. The weather there is great for knitting!
Posted by: Courtney | September 17, 2006 at 11:04 PM
We lived in Chicago until 3 years ago, and I still think of it as home.
You must go to Loopy Yarns. Vicki (the owner) is wonderful.
Posted by: Ruth | September 08, 2006 at 06:26 PM
Small world. My new "online boyfriend" works for them, too. In Chicago.
Posted by: john | September 03, 2006 at 05:37 PM
Congrats! And welcome to the Midwest! This has got to be the best place for knitters to live, it's so cold in winter you will have no problem coming up with an excuse to grow your stash!
Posted by: Amy Lu | August 29, 2006 at 11:46 AM
now your knitting will really come in handy, keep you cozy in the winter.
Posted by: keepitkiller | August 19, 2006 at 03:57 PM
Congratulations on the new job, and good luck with your move! I live in a snowy winter area, and I've always wanted to go to California, so I hope that the reverse isn't too much of a shock for you! Chicago has lots of great things (I've visited for business trips) and it sounds like you've already got a built-in knitting community which is wonderful. Good Luck!
Posted by: Debby | August 09, 2006 at 01:52 PM
We'll miss you! I'm working on that list...
:)
Posted by: Julia | August 09, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Wow! Deena! Congratulations. We'll miss you in L.A. Please keep blogging and showing us your amazing creations.
Chicago is a fabulous city...I know you'll like it.
Best of luck!
Posted by: Ellen B. | August 08, 2006 at 12:10 PM
Wow! What a big change. Good luck and Conratulations!
Posted by: Sherri | August 07, 2006 at 08:55 PM
Yay, I'm so excited for you! New job and new town. I am moving to Chicago soon, so I'm always thrilled to know other knitters/bloggers there. Get started on some hats and mittens!
Posted by: Laura | August 07, 2006 at 04:39 PM
Welcome to Chicago!!!!! I hope you enjoy. Maybe we can meet up one of these days.
Posted by: lynette | August 05, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Congrats on the move! Can't wait to see you getting use of your BEAUTIFUL knitwear!
Posted by: Joslyn | August 04, 2006 at 06:02 PM
Congrats!
Just think of all the warm and snuggly sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves and socks you can knit up.
Lots of luck on the move.
Posted by: Jeanine | August 04, 2006 at 04:59 PM