Uh, oh – this could be addicting!

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Thanks to my Dad’s calming presence – I am NOT going to turn into a screaming crazy-woman in front of him!! – and a few phone calls to my techno-savvy/beer-making brother I can actually use this d%&^ MP3 player now!! And, man….it’s fun!!! 🙂

I did make a choice at Audible.com – the Bible!  Duh!  It’s the perfect classic!  I was planning to keep my membership longer than the free month but then I discovered the world of Podcasts!!

This addiction to podcasts really can all be blamed on Roe – who discovered them about 6 mos or more ago and causally mentioned them one night at our knitting group (She knits – she crochets – she’s awesome!  Sadly she got a newish job and we rarely see her anymore :-().  I  logged the podcast information away for “someday-when-I-have-time” and instantly forgot about it!
Then, a few weeks ago when my site went down I found time!  I found two podcasts on Lost (love that show) and enjoyed them online.  But then yesterday my brother explained to me how I could download them into my player and listen at my convenience!!  Woohoo!

And, I found oodles of goodies for knitters!  Check these out:

http://www.cast-on.com/ – my favorite! Well, to be honest…the only one I’ve listened to so far! 😉 A beautiful essay by a homeschooling mom (!!) and knitter that should not be missed!   Also, a fun song called “I hate you” – which as a coverted left-hander (long story) made me laugh out loud!

Here are some others waiting to be listened to:

http://www.knitcast.com/

http://www.pointysticks.org/

http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com/

And the one I’m most excited about:

http://www.time2knitpodcastblog.blogspot.com/

which is a wonderful gift to knitters – audiobooks for knitters!

Check them out – and let me know if you know of any good ones I’ve not found yet! 🙂

Technological fun!

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My sweet hubby came home from the store with a gift to support my new workout schedule – well, the out of water part of it! ;)   A small MP3 player!  I want to download a book or two at http://www.audible.com but all of a sudden, I’m not sure what I want to listen to!  I’m thinking a classic – but I’m more of a cozy mystery or historical romance type of gal.  So, tell me what you’d download if you were in my shoes!!  Help! I need ideas! 🙂

Woo Hoo!!!

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I’m well!!

I went to my water class today!!

I’m done with school for Jeremy!!

I’m almost done with my work for today!!

I’m knitting a new felted bag for someone special!!

I made an appointment with a personal trainer so I can exercise on my ‘no water’ days (T & F)!!

I’m feeling pretty happy with life right now!  Is it the feeling of accomplishment or some silly hormone released with exercise?  Whatever…it could be addicting! 🙂

I’m pretty excited

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My inlaws have gifted our family with a club membership!  I love, love, love to swim and they are the only club in town with water.  So, in about 15 min my MIL and I will be doing our first water aerobics class together (my mom is a member too – but she can’t come today)!  20 years ago when Eric and I were newly engaged, my MIL and I took water aerobics classes together – and we had so much fun!  I’m not even really thinking about the side benefits of losing weight – I’m just so excited to get in the water again!!  🙂