Testing . . . testing . . .

The new camera is in!

Readin' more

This book has captured my attention. The author also wrote The Virgin Suicides.

Ugly sweater

Saturday I went to an ugly sweater party. If you're looking for a party theme, this is a good one! People feel creative coming up with the ugliest sweater they can find, and there's a new conversation piece each time someone walks in the door.

The hosts made stickers with numbers for each guest to wear, and there was a "fashion show" to the tune of "I'm Too Sexy" so everyone could see all the sweaters before filling out the ballots, which had a few categories, including "best 3-D sweater" and "best sparkly sweater." (Weezer's "Sweater Song" was a popular song too.) Wrapped prizes were given to the winners, and these were sweater-themed: Dryel, lint brush, sweater shaver.

Here's my sweater. I knew it was a winner when I held it up for my friend Marta and she was speechless. Marta wore a multicolored fuzzy sweater that looked like it was made up of novelty yarn, and Paul wore a very ugly sweater with golf scenes on the front and back.

Say "cheese"

This time next week I hope to be shooting pictures on my very own, and first, digital camera! I'm sooooo excited. Last July I thought seriously about buying one but then I didn't do it. Now I've finally bit the bullet, and spent all my yarn and fabric money for a while. I think it'll be something I'll use a lot.

Readin'

I'm too busy reading this engrossing book to knit or sew.

My loved ones gave me culture

Viva la Nashville! For my birthday in December, my mom and dad took me to the Frist Center to see the pop art exhibit, which is on loan from the Whitney. Very cool, and it runs through February 11 if you're interested.

Last Saturday Paul scored Nashville Symphony tickets from a professor who was too tired to go! I had never been to the new
Schermerhorn Symphony Center ("skirmerhorn"), which opened in September. I thought it was surprisingly cozy; I didn't feel miles away from the symphony, or like I was in a gigantic space. A solo violinist played, and there were a few other pieces that the symphony performed. It was a fantastic night!

Big picture: Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Little picture: Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Hello.

(I know Snoopy was a beagle, but doesn't Dodger bear a resemblance?)