Missing In Action

Sorry I've been a bit absent of late. When I started this blog, too well aware of my own commitment issues, I vowed to write once a week. Then last week happened. And this week. And, well, the blog didn't. But I'm back now and have decided to give a sort of random overview of life, excitement, goings on, etc. So I give you a random list of occurrences:

1.  In knitting news, my sister's mitts are done and she loves them (and the length). They ended up being almost to the elbow, super squishy, and totally two different shades of blue/black. I also finished by husband's escalator socks, which he loves. Still not sure how I feel about the KP Stroll Tweed. It seems a bit "floppy" for a sock yarn. But it is very soft and he likes them (though mentioned that the can only wear them once before washing because they stretch out more than his other socks). I also am working more on my Bubbly Personality Cardigan (no pictures, as it is still just a really long strip of stockinette right now). I'm about a quarter finished with some plain stockinette socks in Felici (sadly discontinued; get it while you can), and have finished a baby sweater for a friend (pictures to follow). Moral of the story, I have been a knitting machine. This probably has a lot to do with the fact that I have tons of school stuff to do that I am avoiding. 

Stuck Pot Rice with Yogurt and Lemon

2.  In cooking news (because knitting isn't quite enough avoidance on its own), I've made two great recipes that you should take a look at. The first is Rustic Tortellini Soup, which is amazing and warm and wonderful. I add more liquid to it so that it is a bit more soup and a bit less stew, but it is one of my go-to recipes. I also made the smitten kitchen's Stuck Pot Rice with Lentils. LOVED it. I think I will add more onions next time (personal preference), but it has been my meal for the last two days. Total win.

3.  I find it odd that now that Lent is over and I no longer have to limit my meat intake, I start cooking vegetarian. Ironic?

4.  Easter with family is great, but not productive. I spent two days with my family eating, playing cards, laughing, eating, cooking, eating, dying eggs, eating. My sister, husband, and I had our annual Easter Egg Show-Off competition (I think I won). I lost miserably at cards. And I got absolutely no reading or grading done. Worth it? Absolutely.

5.  The research, writing, reading, etc. that didn't get done is still waiting for me, and will likely make the blog late this coming week too. I have two big papers due in the next week and am in intensive research mode (as I take time to sit down and blog instead of reading). Joyce is occupying my life. Daniel Defoe haunts my dreams. I will soon be moving into the library and establishing squatter's rights.

6.  I do not foresee more time coming my way in the near future. This is disheartening.

In the mean time, I'm going to try to squeeze a blog post in when I can in the next few weeks, but if I start fading, bear with me. I will resurface after graduation (Master's degree in hand) and resume our normally scheduled program.