tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82480143208346044092024-03-13T08:18:23.848-04:00BatGirl KnitsMoving on from Livejournal back to Blogger. The true story of a girl, 2 cats, 1 dog and her knitting. A transplant from the South to New Hampshire who is desperately looking to move back to a warmer clime -- all the while looking for the one who, though may not be Mr. Right, is perfect for me. My job is stressful (don't ask), but I enjoy it. Currently just enjoying the ride.BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-42448598281455181142008-03-25T21:43:00.001-04:002008-03-25T21:44:50.987-04:00Moving on outWell, if it ain't one free site after another . . . Hey you guys -- I've moved!Check me out HERE!Cookies for those who know which movie I've quoted >; )BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-19284926552640642612008-03-25T18:56:00.001-04:002008-03-25T18:56:35.492-04:00every so often someone comes along who steals your heart, and all you can hope for is that you or nobody else screws it up, because life after losing that person is like the world without the sun, pointless and worthlessBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-14918506554897192702008-03-23T14:51:00.001-04:002008-03-23T14:51:46.987-04:00You Are Pretty Happy Being SingleYou have a full, fun life. And you definitely don't need love to be content.Of course, being single can get you down a little. Especially when you've been single for a while.But you know how to be patient and wait for the right person. You're life is too good to settle for anything!Are You Happy Being Single?BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-21411328798252526452008-03-23T14:50:00.001-04:002008-03-23T14:50:48.878-04:00What Heather MeansYou are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-3125868286911501492008-03-15T13:08:00.001-04:002008-03-15T13:08:45.789-04:00You Are Bubblegum Flavored GumYou are friendly, outgoing, and energetic.You love life, and you can always find some reason to smile.You are a bit hyper, and you're always looking for your next challenge.You love getting things done - and you are usually on the go.Your confidence and positive attitude makes you a very attractive person.You can be a little flaky at times, but people are able to BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-22824272894819616122008-03-10T18:50:00.001-04:002008-03-10T18:50:39.874-04:00Surely this must be wrong, right? >; )You Are Apple GreenYou are almost super-humanly upbeat. You have a very positive energy that surrounds you.And while you are happy go lucky, you're also charmingly assertive.You get what you want, even if you have to persuade those against you to see things your way.Reflective and thoughtful, you know yourself well - and you know that you want out of life.What Color Green Are You?BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-43502281477056783322008-03-08T23:29:00.002-05:002008-03-08T23:38:56.643-05:00fed upToday was a wash.I had to get up early to take Thyroid kitty to the vet -- needed to check and see whether the medication was working. I got there early in the hopes I'd get out early. No such luck. In fact, little diva didn't see the vet, she saw only a technician 'cause I couldn't wait any longer. I then had to RUSH to a WW staff meeting in Plaistow, which is 42-miles each way from my house. BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-51711175549887116782008-03-01T15:21:00.002-05:002008-03-01T15:41:09.275-05:00And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got."There's some sort of flashback meme-thing going on, and though I"m not usually a joiner, I had to participate.My song? "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something.I was 18 in 1995, and that fall started college at Syracuse University. I was living in Boland, on floor 8 which was the "quiet lifestyle" girls floor; the floors alternated, so Boland 7 was the guys' quite lifestyle. Needless to BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-85543006072108906172008-02-25T20:22:00.001-05:002008-02-25T20:22:49.648-05:00stashbuster to do list --By March 31 Swallowtail Shawl (Alpaca w/ a twist)By April 15 Halfobi (Cascade 220)By TNNA Nothin’ But a T-Shirt (cotton-ease)By September 15 CPH (Kathamandu Aran)By October 1 Peppermint Swirl (Jaeger Fleece)By November 15 Tree jacket (rip and start over on US 9 – Wool of the Andes)By December 31 Minimalist Cardigan (WoolBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-58212647067629518392008-02-25T20:18:00.002-05:002008-02-25T20:22:11.598-05:00Childish fun w/ Google1. Heather wants to grab his booty (depends on who the lucky guy is) 2. Heather wants another baby (damn, did I miss the first one? are the drugs that good?) 3. Heather wants to disappear (somedays) 4. Heather wants “hush money” (what are you silencing me for?) 5. Heather wants love (definitely) 6. Heather wants to be my friend (only if you're not thoughtless-jerk-carboy. if you are, BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-69741557968096799842008-02-20T19:23:00.002-05:002008-02-20T19:29:25.411-05:00Mecca and not so muchLast Saturday (Feb. 16), Lisa, Steph, Pam, Anne and I all traveled down to Webs. Seriously? Words cannot do this store justice. They have a space-time-warp thingy going on. For reals -- like 2.5-3 hours we lost amidst the yarny-fibery-wooly goodness.First though, we went to Northampton wools. That experience? Not so much the mecca. I did buy 2 hanks of Manos Silk Blend. And was promptly correctedBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-20825706372059533012008-02-18T11:16:00.005-05:002008-02-18T11:25:45.713-05:00Sorry. Got sidetracked. Real posting will resume next time.moar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsmoar humorous picsBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-924423977252680322008-02-15T19:25:00.001-05:002008-02-15T19:25:20.637-05:00A Very Merry Unbirthday to you Which Alice in Wonderland character are YOU?created with QuizFarm.com You scored as AliceYou scored Alice! You are kind-hearted and curious and give yourself very good advice, but seldom follow it, which leads you into trouble. You always try to be courteous and polite, but you become cross when people speak in nonsense to you and scold them sharply. Alice 83%WalrusBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-24075635546334684282008-02-10T11:28:00.001-05:002008-02-10T11:28:35.959-05:00stormhow long have Ibeen in this stormso overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless formwater's getting harder to treadwith these waves crashing over my headif I could just see youeverything will be alrightif I'd see youthe storminess will turn to lightand I will walk on waterand you will catch me if I falland I will get lost into your eyesand everything will be alrightand everything will be alrightI know BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-1691501792448379372008-02-02T18:52:00.000-05:002008-02-02T18:55:15.394-05:00untitledlonely little childlooking at the skywantingneeding to feel lovedwaitingfor someonewhom she does not knowdreaming of the manher heart has waited forwonderingwhere he iswho he isanticipatinghis arrivalhis touchhis wordsknowing her hearthas found its homepart of Silent Poetry ReadingBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-39818927873915853442008-02-01T18:51:00.001-05:002008-02-01T18:51:42.763-05:00a-d-d-i-c-t-i-n-gFly little buddy. Fly!BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-39657516925371593662008-02-01T18:39:00.001-05:002008-02-01T18:42:37.282-05:00I'll admit it here, freely -- I'm a bitch. If you mean someone who is strong, opinionated, stubborn, smart and looks out for herself first, then yes I am a bitch. I don't like people walking all over me. I don't like them doing it for myself.If I happen (GOD FORBID) to mention a story, or part of a story, twice then it may relate to something I'm talking about currently. You don't have to go BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-86028365432592953282008-01-30T18:29:00.001-05:002008-01-30T18:29:53.269-05:00BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-26722564437067303552008-01-25T19:38:00.000-05:002008-01-25T19:39:29.187-05:00waxing lyricalWhen I look back on my ordinary, ordinary life,I see so much magic, though I missed it at the time.I'm not gonna write you a love songCause you asked for itCause you need oneYou see, I'm not gonna write you a love songCause you tell me it's make or breakin' thisIf you're on your wayI'm not gonna write you to stayIf all you have is leavin'I'm gonna need a better reasonTo write you a love song todayBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-37679843810321719432008-01-18T18:45:00.000-05:002008-01-18T18:46:02.712-05:00You paid attention during 97% of high school! 85-100% You must be an autodidact, because American high schools don't get scores that high! Good show, old chap!Do you deserve your high school diploma?Create a QuizBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-14268935566389577812008-01-13T22:09:00.000-05:002008-01-13T22:11:07.123-05:00I don't remember where I heard this, but I think it's trueThe only difference between a broken bone and a broken heart, is that sometimes the bone heals faster.Though maybe with a broken bone, people can see that you're hurt. It is much harder with a broken heart.BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-68329964887961447092008-01-12T23:09:00.000-05:002008-01-12T23:12:25.420-05:00It's one of those days, when it starts out well and then slowly spirals downward from there, with no real reason.Was it the weather? No, it was fairly decent out today.Was it what I did? No, I went to a meeting and then a yarn store.Was it my company? Nope, still the same 2 cats and 1 dog.Can't pinpoint what it is, but not a stellar day. Not as down as I was a few months ago when SFB decided to BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-49281448120185285152007-12-31T19:33:00.000-05:002007-12-31T19:34:00.878-05:00A reminder of some good advicePosted in November, but some things to think about in 2008:Snagged from JenLa.Mighty Fine Advice1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.2. Marry someone you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.3. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want.4. When you say, “I love you,” mean it.5. When you sayBatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-81929875372790604842007-12-25T18:02:00.000-05:002007-12-25T18:03:12.262-05:00river - joni mitchellIts coming on christmasTheyre cutting down treesTheyre putting up reindeerAnd singing songs of joy and peaceOh I wish I had a riverI could skate away onBut it dont snow hereIt stays pretty greenIm going to make a lot of moneyThen Im going to quit this crazy sceneI wish I had a riverI could skate away onI wish I had a river so longI would teach my feet to flyOh I wish I had a riverI could skate BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8248014320834604409.post-43896208293880064042007-12-10T18:26:00.001-05:002007-12-15T16:55:47.711-05:00It’s one of those days. Woke up this morning and it was snowing. I’m sorry, but the forecast yesterday said boo about snowing, so they got that one wrong. Anyways, it was snowing. And of course people act like they’ve never seen snow before – which I don’t get because this is New England, and every year like clockwork it snows. You could almost set your watch by the snowfall here. So why do they BatGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512720115317147389noreply@blogger.com0