Fun quiz I found:

I saw this new sock pattern on Knitty.com called, Spring Forward and it just so happens I have the yarn to make those... I would like to! But first I am finishing up my Noro Taiyo vest. It's been really a nice knit, quick results and I'm probably 80% of the way finished now. Anyway the designer of those socks has a link on her blog for this little quiz about color & personality. I guess it's just a little fun because it's not like it changes you, but it does make a person feel less alone, especially when it's true. Here's the link. And here are my results:

you are darkslategray #2F4F4F

Your dominant hues are green and blue. You're smart and you know it, and want to use your power to help people and relate to others. Even though you tend to battle with yourself, you solve other people's conflicts well. Your saturation level is lower than average - You don't stress out over things and don't understand people who do. Finishing projects may sometimes be a challenge, but you schedule time as you see fit and the important things all happen in the end, even if not everyone sees your grand master plan. Your outlook on life is dark. You're generally a pessimist and everyone knows it; you're the one the come to when they don't want the sunshine blown around, they just want to straight truth. You can miss good things in life if you make up your mind too early though.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

Things I'm thankful for today:

1. Maxalt.
I awoke with a migraine today that could have ruined my day, but instead I am quiet and staying mellow while the drug works its magic. It really is a miracle drug, especially for someone like me who gets so many migraines and it has restored a sense of a normal life for me. And no, there was no alcohol consumed to spur on the migraine this time...

2. The Deli at the Grocery Store.
Today the boys have a pot-luck gathering for their Japanese class, and I know I would just shrivel if I had to offer up something I had actually made. I ordered a large platter of fruit from the deli. Wah-lah. Something healthy, not necessarily American and ego-protecting, not to mention time saving. It is a major luxury for a reasonable price.

3. Coffee.
I love my coffee with cream.

Yesterday I went to Borders up in Lake Oswego, just to spend some time out of my usual track. I really enjoyed just poking around & browsing without voices demanding that I see what they are looking at, let's go and all that. I got to peruse the magazines and found one that gave me great hope about our kitchen dilemma. It was in Fine Woodworking in a special issue (I think) about kitchens and the innovative guy who did up his own kitchen actually used the rubber surfacing used on playgrounds around climbing equipment for his cabinetry. He said he has busy kids and they worried about sharp corners. It looked great and surely would hide every smudge. I wouldn't use it myself, but the innovative thinking gave me great hope regarding our dishwasher problem. Dave managed to get the thing attached well so he is hired to be Dishwasher Man whenever he is home. When he is away, if it sprays I will hand-wash. Meanwhile I will keep my eye out for more eclectic solutions and not freak that we must dish out thousands for a more conventional solution. We will, however, be doing a tile countertop with great big tiles someday soon, and replace the sink.

No pics today. I'll get one of my Marina vest soon though, as I am almost done with that.