Produce, Knitting, Cooking, Yarn

Where have I been? I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by. I closed Yarnology in May. I have 20+ space bags full of yarn. Have you ever used those bags? They are serious fun! There's nothing like turning on the vacuum and suckin' air out of a bag. Just don't over fill the bag, made that mistake. They do store well and I've found that yarn is mostly air. So after the yarn shop closed I brought what was left of it to my house. My brother and some friends opened a produce stand in lovely Oceano and I work there a couple days a week. From yarn to fruits & veggies. So the hunt for a job is on. I don't know when you last looked for a job, but it has totally changed. Back in the old days, we dressed up, had our resumes printed on pretty paper and dropped them off at the business in hopes of meeting the "boss" at that very moment. Not anymore. Now I get all dressed up in my 3 piece business suit, sit in front of my computer, email my resume ( God only knows what format or font they get), answer one or two questions such as, " Do you have good people skills?," or " Are you friendly?" Brilliant!! I found that I have to have at least 3 cups of coffee to give an honest answer of....YES! to the second question. To get more of a sense of accomplishment, I google the company to find a picture of the building, and maybe a picture or name of the receptionist so we can get acquainted via the internet.
At that point I actually feel like I know them, that I've been there in person, that they can say, "yes, she is friendly." "She looks great too!" The next step is the E-vite or the list of 5 - 10 questions. The questions are brilliant once again. " If you're hired, will you show up?," "Do you have experience in ....?" That one makes you feel like they really took the time to read your resume doesn't it? Then you might get a phone interview or another e-vite. I'll keep you posted. I seem to be too old, I didn't know 30 something was too old. Did you? Moving on, Maryn made Captain of the Cheer leading Squad. She's determined to change the stereotype. Brains, looks, & modesty! Ravelympics is about to start, yeah!!! If you haven't already joined Team Central Coast, stop reading and sign up. I'm signed up for the glovedecathlon. I'm determined to knit 2 of something. I am finally able to knit Green Gable. I've been waiting since last spring for the English version to come out. I got the new Vogue Fall 2008 yesterday. Green Gable is belted in one picture, what were they thinking? There are some typos on the chart but we got that all worked out today. Should I give my opinion on the rest of the issue? Okay, I will. Belts, belts, and more stinkin belts. If the sweaters are too big for the models, get different models. Let's get real, the sweater shown is a small or medium and it hangs off the model. How about getting adult models? And well there are great mittens but I live in Cali, my kittens will eat my mittens. When did Pam Allen leave Interweave? Random I know.. but have you noticed that Interweave is mmmm shall I say, "Not Great" anymore? Sorry Eunny, but I don't like to knit on 6's or smaller. My first knitting project after the close of the shop was Walk in the Woods. It's color work and I love it. It uses Manos, my favorite. It actually goes pretty fast too! Hey does anyone know how to get a job in management at a Starbucks?