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October 02, 2005
My new scarf and life
In the last post, I showed you my yarns for the trip. My initial plan was that: to go to Paris, I would make a scarf with the Alchemy red yarn, by Wendy's shell-like pattern scarf which requires exactly two skeins of Synchronisity. And to come back to Tokyo, I would try to start Clapotis with Lion and Lamps.
So far I took this photo in the plain:
On my way to Paris. With a cup of tea and sweets, I was really happy for knitting!! Watching movies five or six times, I enjoyed knitting this scarf for thirteen hours flight. I nealy arrived to the end when I arrived at Charles de Gaule airport, but not yet. I took a Roissybus to go to Paris from the airport, which is estimated around one hour ride. As you can imagine, I continued to knit the scarf in the bus. I could finish the scarf in the bus, and weaved the yarn ends at night at my hotel. Here it is:
It is nallow and long scarf. I love this fashonable looking when I put it on. Actually, Paris was cooler than Tokyo, I just needed a scarf there in the morning and evening, so I was happily put it on everyday in Paris. That was really useful knitting.
Oh, and this is the very rest of the yarn:
I didn't waste the yarn!
In the contrary, I couldn't knit a stitch on the way home in the plain. Yes, no appearance of Clapotis. I was just exhausted to take the needles at that moment...Well, but today I am kind of in the mood to start it. I will, perhaps.
BTW, I took a photo of my "French breakfast" in the first morning at Paris:
I took this breakfast every morning in Paris. Very French.
I have mentioned before about my busy life and lack of time for knitting. Recently it became really serious, I had no time for taking care of my boys enough, too. At the beginning of September, I decided to reduce my working time by this and some other reasons. I talked about it with my boss and negociated. Finally we agreed to reduce much time for work and instead, put off some duties and responsibility, cut my salary.
From tomorrow, I can leave the office much earlier. I changed my contract completely and now, I can make peace with it. Actually, I am very happy about it and positive with the result. We will see if it works...
Posted by trico at October 2, 2005 11:17 PM
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The red scarf is gorgeous and you finished it in time to wear in Paris! I'm sure you looked very Paris chic in it. I am beginning to like red for accessories too. Glad to hear that you managed to work something out for work. Hope you'll be more relaxed and can spend time with with yur boys and your knitting too. Yake care, and look forward to seeing your Clapotis.
Posted by: erin at October 3, 2005 07:43 AM
Beautiful scarf !
It is really difficult to make a balance between work and life especially you have children. It is really good news that you will have more time for yourself. Even though the salary will be reduce, I think it is worth to do so.
Posted by: Eva Shiu at October 3, 2005 11:55 AM
The red scarf is beautiful.
Happy to see you can manage your work to have more free time. Furthermore you will be more relaxed with your children if you are not frustated because of not having enough time to knit.
So now, Clapotis ?
Posted by: Nathalie at October 5, 2005 12:55 AM
Sounds like a great trip to me. And Paris? I'm turning green.
Anyway, it's over midnight now, but looking at the breakfast pic makes me hungry!
Posted by: Yuvee at October 5, 2005 01:15 AM
I missed some of your posts but it seems that things are less stressfull for you now. I had been a working mom and I know how hard it's be one. Hopefully some extra hours a day at home can bring you some relieve. How nice you were able to knit a scarf on your way to Paris. I try to knit when I am in a plane but often can't get to knit too much. :D
Posted by: mimi at October 6, 2005 11:32 AM