Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Guess What!

I'se gainfully and permanently employed now!! Picture me saying this in my Sophia from Color Purple voice. Yes yes, I was offered a permanent position and I'se took it. I'm now a Contract Specialist for a Health Care company. Insurance kicks in in 30 days. Can't wait. I want some more glasses. After being out of the work game for nearly 3 years it feels good. Praise God!

I meant to post pics of my Deep V Argyle Vest progress on yesterday but I ran out of time. So here it is! I'm really enjoying this project. Fair Isle keeps you engaged and boy am I alert and engaged. I'm enjoying the colorwork ride but I can't wait to apply these new skills to a man's vest. Sidenote: I really would like to do a really chic means knitwear book. I even have a name already. Nunya!



The yarn I'm using is Sublime's Cashmere Merino Silk DK in Clove and Navy. 75% Extra Fine Merino, 20% Silk, and 5% Cashmere. Super soft and silky! I'm itching to pair this vest with a deep navy or periwinkle button down and some nice flowy navy pinstripe trousers. Visions of Chalcedony cufflinks are passing through my mind and some great pointy toe pumps with a killer heel.

Oooh can't wait!

Kamika

9 comments:

NikkiJ said...

Oooooo, those cuff links are niiiiiice! You should make them your first congratulatory gift to yourself. I know exactly how you feel. I'd been working crappy jobs for 3 years and was contract at a great job until this January. The relief off my shoulders, OMG. I need glasses too, a checkup, a dentist visit. God is good, ain't he?

NikkiJ said...

Oh yes, I got the book and yarn and will be posting on them soon. I want to find a pattern for the yarn first, I know that it definately belongs to Teddy Bear.

Christie said...

OH, that outfit sounds way cute!

Anonymous said...

Niiiice progress on the vest. And I love those cuff links!

Still Patrice said...

Alright for those BENEFITS!!! lol

Cute cuff links!

k_purls2 said...

oooooh Sublime is sublime! I love it. The color look great, coming along nicely.

Girl, get your insurance on, go to the doctor every day!

Virtuous said...

CONGRATS on the new job!!!!!!

How has it been going??

Phyllis T. of Knitgirlll06 said...

Congrats on your permanent position Gurl. I can't wait to say the same hopefully by years end.

Sheila said...

Congratulations and Happy Belated Birthday.