Mary and Martha

I can't help it, I have to post. Today was going to be the day. I was going to learn, come hell or high water. I was going to KNIT!!! Fearlessly, I entered Wal-mart and made my way to the fabric section. I was as the intrepid explorers of old, scouting new lands and territories. But my heart quivered within me as I gazed upon the rows of yarn and knitting needles. Where would I ever start? I was lost - afloat in a sea of soft wool. Avast! My eyes suddenly rested upon the glossy cover of a cheap instruction manual. I Can't Believe I'm Knitting! The model on its cover gloated as she effortlessly looped and tied her furry prey. In a frenzy of jealousy, I seized the book and vigorously perused its instructions. "Good enough," I thought, and, bolstered by this most recent victory, chose a 10-size needle and blue double worsted yarn. Mwahaha. Defeat would never touch me! Eyes wide open, I hurried to the checkout line (after quickly checking to see if they had the thir...

Well, hello there. Allow me to introduce myself: Name: Rin Age: 20 Location: USA Faith: Christian, Nondenominational Political leanings (unofficial): Conservative Libertarian Status: Betrothed (hehe, I like that word and its connotations) Occupation: College Student for most of the year (Almost a Senior! Whoo!). I also work in the college costume shop helping make the costumes for the various theatre productions. I love it there. My second job is summers and holidays only as a secretary for an emergency room ; not so thrilled about that one - but it brings in the green. Hopes for the future: To marry my lover, settle down, maybe find a quickie job somewhere 'til we have kids, then settle down even more and become a full time homemaker. I can't think of any other little tags to put, so I'll just have to reveal myself through my future posts! ~~~~~ This is more my first post than my actual "first post." Today is the last day of Spring Break. My bags are packed an...