For those new to the blog, I'm spacing out my 100 Things so as not to overwhelm myself or you. Please visit the 100 Things category if you'd like to go back to #1.
11. I got into college early admission. I had to write two essays, one about a life-changing experience (rebuilding row houses for Habitat for Humanity in Philly when I was in eighth grade) and the other about a literary character I loved. I chose Anne from Anne of Green Gables. So of course, I had to make this top.
12. I hate, hate, hate to be touched on the inside of my elbow. Perhaps this is because when I was two I had to have an operation which involved: 1. My parents physically restraining me so that a nurse could stick needles in me, and 2. A very poorly trained lab tech who drew my blood in a method akin to driving a nail. I still get dizzy when I have to have shots or blood work.
13. In college, my mother knit her boyfriend Richard a complex cabled sweater. It took her months upon months. She can still picture him driving off into the sunset with it, never to return. I therefore credit my existence, in some small part, to the sweater curse. (Mom's grand reentry into the knitting world is taking shape as a Scamp for Biscuits.)
14. I am lucky to have four best girlfriends. I have never been the type to want a crowd of them. I can't sustain casual acquaintances very well- the small talk, the lunches you secretly hope are cancelled, the skimming of surfaces. I'd rather be alone.
15. I prefer red to white, but I'm starting to get headaches when I drink it.
16. I am a happy heathen.
17. I am an INTP. In Myers-Briggs lingo, that means I am introverted, intuitive, critical/logical, and perceptive. At least, I was in high school when I took the test. So was my best friend. She ended the friendship because she felt too competitive with me. I had no idea. I think she's a park ranger in Alaska now.
18. I have gone my rounds with depression. Zoloft worked for me. And though I struggled with the decision to take it, I think those who judge others for using medication to help them through this illness should take a long walk off of a short plank.
19. I think almost anything tastes better with a squeeze of lime.
20. I miss my Ouma.
* See Knits '06 for details on Green/Grey Gable. I'm wondering... would be better in red?
nah, it's beautiful in greyish blue! a great fit as well!
love the sweater curse story. and lime.
Posted by: kris | June 26, 2006 at 11:44 AM
Your Green Gable looks really good just the way it is. Although I must say that it would look really good in red too.
Posted by: Dorothy B | June 26, 2006 at 11:51 AM
I think that pattern always ends up looking great, no matter what the color. Yours is no exception.
And the elbow thing? I'm with you. All the women in my family hate that. We call it our "mad spot" because we go nutty when someone touches us there.
Posted by: Sarah | June 26, 2006 at 12:51 PM
that green gable is gorgeous gorgeous. and i agree all things are enhanced with a hint of lime.
Posted by: j a r e d | June 26, 2006 at 01:17 PM
throw in some cilantro too... ;)
Posted by: j a r e d | June 26, 2006 at 01:17 PM
HAHA! That is by far the best way to look at a sweater curse that I have ever read- Awesome! Love the green gable: looks great!
Posted by: Kel | June 26, 2006 at 01:41 PM
i so agree with #18 especially. and of course, anything is better with a bit of lime...
Posted by: victoria | June 26, 2006 at 07:56 PM
Looks like Mom's re-entry will be a grand one. Lucky Mr. Biscuits! Your gg is fab too. Great color.
Posted by: lorinda | June 26, 2006 at 08:27 PM
Okay, first off, you look great in green gable. I have yet to try the pattern. Waiting for my Denise needles that I got for half off at Knitpicks. Yes! Also, I loved, loved, loved Anne. I read every single book in the series and loved when PBS ran the Megan Follows Anne of Green Gables series every summer. I'm so number 14, too, except just one close girlfriend. I enjoy company, but I don't mind my own, either.
Posted by: Robyn | June 27, 2006 at 09:45 AM
The green/gey gable looks really good, I'm partial to red though, so I'd bet it would look great too. Hey, I'm with you on #14.
Posted by: paula | June 27, 2006 at 02:38 PM
love the sweater!! i believe I was an ESFJ - your complete opposite... ahh Meyers Briggs... and I too have 4 close girlfriends, wouldn't trade em with the world.
Posted by: margaux | June 28, 2006 at 05:58 AM
You are so funny!!! I have to come back and read more!!
Posted by: Rachel | June 29, 2006 at 09:02 PM
PS. Holy crap! I totally forgot to tell you that Green Gable looks beaut-i-muss!
Posted by: Rachel | June 29, 2006 at 09:04 PM
Love the sweater - and I totally agree with #18.
I also love talking to ppl who claim to have depression and yet won't take meds OR go to therapy and then complain about how they feel.
Posted by: Jess | July 02, 2006 at 10:24 AM
I'm a Paxil INTJ with serious F tendencies. (I think is it the F that makes me not a competitive person.) Great sweater, btw! I'm going to have to give in and knit it!
Posted by: The Purloined Letter | July 07, 2006 at 12:40 PM
The top turned out great, love the color!
Posted by: Jen | July 07, 2006 at 07:42 PM