Over the past few months I have taken an interest in diet and exercise. It was about time too, because I weighed the most I ever had. Working out and eating right has now become a part of my regular routine. So far, I've lost a total of 32lbs, and the weight is still coming off. I go to a gym and I walk my dog around the neighborhood, but I wanted to incorporate something new into my workout routine. My parents recently gave Anthony and I their old bikes, which are okay, but not exactly the safest considering how old and rusted they are. I really enjoy riding a bike, so I've decided I'm going to upgrade to this beauty: it's the Schwinn Jenny 7-Speed Cruiser Bike.
Speaking of yarn..... I've been knitting like a mad woman. I'm not sure if it's the unusually cool July we're having here in Ohio but I've got the knitting bug. I've also been drinking way too many chai lattes. Again, the cool weather is tricking me into thinking it's fall. Anyway, I cast on for Ishbel last night and I'm in love with the pattern. I'm using malabrigo sock in the lettuce colorway. The yarn is lovely, the pattern is lovely. I have no complaints. It's knitting up very quickly too, which is always a plus! I will post a progress picture once I'm done with the stockinette portion.
I also finished a hat last week. It's my own version of the Harry Potter Gryffindor beret. I LOVE a slouchy hat, so I used the basic formula from the Slouchy Copy Cat Hat pattern just omitting the cables. It turned out great and I can't wait until the fall so I can wear it! You know, that is unless we keep having 68 degree summer days.
Isn't he just handsome?


