December 17, 2003
It's Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!
I think The Mysterious K is starting to turn the corner. How do I know? Because she’s starting her dratted humming again.
The biggest difference between TMK and me is our overall approaches to life. I am the human equivalent of a Galapagos Tortoise. While I’m not evolutionarily unique, don’t live on a remote island, and am not in imminent danger of becoming extinct, I do move along at about 5 miles an hour, getting things done completely and correctly and thoroughly, but slowly. I rarely nap. I just plod methodically through my day, and when the day and my chores are done, I slowly climb into bed, read for an hour, and then slowly drift off to sleep. TMK on the other hand is always, as I describe it, “ either On or Off.” Her animal equivalent? I’m not sure, but certainly something twitchy and restless, a pygmy marmoset perhaps. From the minute she wakes up, she's on the go. She goes until she’s exhausted, takes naps at the drop of a hat to replenish her pygmy marmoset energy, then goes some more and, at the end of the day, climbs efficiently into bed and instantly falls asleep. One manifestation of this hyper personality is that she’s forever singing or humming. Now, don’t envision Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” joyously sweeping, swirling and trilling through the streets of her town. We're not talking a happy affirmation of the beauty of life here, more just a constant habit. TMK fixates on a song and sings or hums a segment of it…over and over and over again. While she had pneumonia—and was getting a taste of what it’s like to go through life as a non-humming Galapagos Tortoise—she was mercifully quiet. But last night, just as we started to wind down for the night, I heard it—the theme song from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Once. Then again. Then again. Then again. Yes, she’s feeling better.
In the knitting arena, just grinding away at the second Opal Brazil sock. Yep, stripes are still matching, one for one, darn it! Hopefully, over the Christmas holidays, I’ll be able to start some more-interesting projects but, by God, I'll be wearing a pair of finished Opal Brazil socks while I do it!
Knitting Guild Christmas party tonight; will report on Friday. For the potluck, TMK has graciously made for me one of these because, not only am I a Galapagos Tortoise that doesn't hum, I'm a Galapagos Tortoise that can't cook. Mary? Janine? If you're still out there, trust me, you want be at the head of the line for a slice of this pie. Don't let the tofu fool you; it's pure chocolate bliss. To tempt you, a picture of the real thing:
isn't it funny how we choose mates who are so different from us? Emily is organized, methodical, logical...carefully thinks out and weighs her decisions/actions. Me, I just jump right in there where angels fear to tread and all that, always jump before I look etc.
Mmmmmm pie......wish I was going to the party!
Posted by: Lisa on December 17, 2003 10:16 AMWell, Lisa, the differences between us used to cause friction but thirty seconds with a couples counselor who told us that neither one of us was wrong in our approach to life and that, in fact, our different temperaments gave us each important positives to bring to the relationship solved THAT problem!
Too bad you can't join us at Guild but, hey, I'll have a second piece of tofu pie in your honor.
Posted by: Ryan on December 17, 2003 11:01 AMHi Ryan: I've been out of town quite a bit the past month but I plan on being at Guild and tasting your pie!! I'm somewhat adventurous (I think). Actually, it does look rather good!!! I commend you on your homecooking--I always just stop at QFC and pick up a box of cookies.....Even though I was gone, I've caught up with reading your blog--and enjoyed your lace adventures. Mary
Posted by: Mary on December 17, 2003 01:15 PMP.S. Glad to hear TMK's health has improved!!! It's no fun when folks you love are sick. However, due to your wonderful, dedicated hands-on nursing of TMK, you realize, Ryan, that this means YOU may be next to get the dreaded whatever-is-going-around...Mary
Posted by: Mary on December 17, 2003 01:19 PMMary's back!! Mary's back!! Glad to hear from you again, Dear Reader and Guild Member!
Because of exactly what you said, Mary, about how I might be the next to get the dreaded whatsit, I'm afraid I was an Efficient Nurse, not a Tender Nurse. In fact, I washed my hands almost obsessively and made wide detours around TMK every time our paths crossed. Fortunately, she didn't take any of this personally. Besides, for some reason, I seem to have the constitution of an ox.
No, really, there's nothing to fear about the tofu pie. TMK herself loathes tofu but is thoroughly enamored of this pie. In fact, I think this is the fourth (fifth?) one she has made since we found the recipe!
Looking forward to seeing you tonight!
Posted by: Ryan on December 17, 2003 02:18 PMWhat line? Why would I have to wait in a line? This is what those long, metal, single-point needles are for, right? Step aside, step aside, Thank you, step aside, THANK you...
I'm fixing a concoction of smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese to smear on toasted crackers. It's been on my to-do list all day, but I had to cast on an Opal sock and re-watch The Two Towers. Priorities....
As you will note, I am extremly fond of the elipsis today. I clearly need a party--and I know where to get one! If you are in the Puget Sound area, join the Seattle Knitters' Guild. We do have fun. I'm glad I'll see both you and Mary there tonight.
Janine
Posted by: Janine on December 17, 2003 03:39 PMI resemble that K, I believe. I go from full-stop to full-start, and I whistle while I do it. Usually whistling, whatever's in my head, little snippets - drives people crazy, but I don't even hear it.
The other night at work, I decided I had to go to the bathroom. I whipped off my headset and unplugged, put down my knitting, was up and headed to the door, tossing, "I'll be right back," over my shoulder. My coworker, when I returned, looked at me, and said, "You're... you're like.... the MATRIX!"
I 'bout howled laughing.
Glad K's humming.
Posted by: Rachael on December 17, 2003 04:04 PMHooray, Hooray,
The mytsterious K
Will be on her feet
In another day!
I'm the hummer/whistler in our house :) Myria's generally pretty good about it but once in a while gets a little testy - as when I sing the same phrase over and over and over...
Posted by: Robbyn on December 18, 2003 05:50 AMI am not alone! Hummers unite!
;-)
Your live, on-the-scene reporter (well, live last night, and after all it would be a pretty poor report if I were dead when you think about it) is posting to proclaim that TMK's pie was delicious. Film at 11.
Posted by: Janine on December 18, 2003 08:51 AM