The only place to start...

... is the beginning.

I've become obsessed with blogs lately - mostly those involving knitting. I couldn't help myself. Even if all of about 7 extremely bored internet surfers will read this, I still feel the need to thank them in advance. Despite this fact, the need for self-indulgent, narcissistic reflection is strong. And so... off we go with a few things about me.

Grad Student
I know what you may be thinking. Grad school can be hell - and yeah, it is at times. But I've been in school since I was 3, so why stop now when it's 20 years later?

I'm working toward a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience. My research involves the effects of dietary macronutrients on endocrine hormones and hypothalamic neuropeptides. Sounds complicated and boring right? Well, it's better than it sounds, at least to me. In simple terms, I put rats on the Atkins' Diet and see what happens - because everyone loves fad diets. I'm a big nerd, but not as socially retarded as that makes me sound.

Knitter
My grandma taught me when I was 8. The first thing I ever made was a scarf for a teddy bear, which I think is still in my mother's house somewhere. Since then, I've branched out a little - scarves for humans, mittens, hats, afghans, sweaters. I'm scared to try socks - despite being somewhat comfortable with short rows and all of that good stuff, socks still scare me. Someday I'll be brave... but not today.

I knit mostly for myself, but again, I'm trying to branch out. I'm starting to knit a scarf for The Boyfriend - a first. Scary thought. I'm weird about relationship stuff. I'm working on it though - slowly and awkwardly. I'm sure all of this doesn't make me sound less socially retarded, but that's ok.

Cat Mommy
About a year ago, I was visiting my sister for Thanksgiving and I wound up bringing a stray cat home from Georgia with me. Please note that I live far far from Georgia. He's crazy and I think his favorite toys are my feet - especially when it's 7am and I'm half asleep, walking through my cluttered apartment. But I love the little thing.


Ok. There's more. I swear there's more. And eventually, it will come to me. But my brain feels like cottage cheese because this past week was Finals Week and that is so much fun when you're a student. So this is all I can give at the moment...