Back in Vegas Baby!

I have returned to sin city! It's nice to be back, there was so many things piling up that I really wanted to take care of, and of course missing the boyfriend too.

DC was great, and though I was sad that I didn't get to see Obama, there are so many memories that I'll hold with me for the rest of my life.

This is a picture of most of the magicians getting ready for the ball...or as I like to put it, Joan with her many dates...lol. I really wasn't able to take many pictures at the ball itself, but we had one guy who was there solely to take pictures, so when I get the CD from him you guys will be seeing more.

I didn't get any knitting done while I was gone, but last night I finished one of the sleeves of my newest shrug. My dad's in town right now, so I probably won't get this one finished until Tuesday.

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Still in DC

I was hoping to have more of an internet connection while I was here, but sadly that is not the case.

Anyway, the inaugural ball was great, and there's a rumor that it was on CNN...my friend is checking that out for me. I performed for many congressional medalists of honor, and so many military officers with more medals than I've ever seen in my life. Everyone seemed to enjoy the performances.

Everyone in the city was in a great mood. It was as if the whole of DC was at peace...even at the metro station where there were huge crowds, everyone was so patient and polite...it was unlike any place I'd ever been.

Then that night, everywhere you looked on the streets, people were in evening gowns and tuxes rushing to one ball or another...it was like you stepped into a different time, a different era even. I kept looking around the corner expecting to see horse drawn carriages instead of cars.

It was such a wonderful experience that I will never forget...I'm so glad I came...I even bought a tshirt that really explains it all, it says, "I came, I saw, I froze, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world!"

Getting Ready

Today will be a day of getting ready. Paying bills, so I don't have to worry about them when I'm away, packing (of course), manicure (sounds frivolous, but for a magician, it's a necesity with people focusing on your hands all the time), and then I'll try to work in some sitting around time as well.

I'm so nervous. Not for the performing, that I'm used to, but I cut it awfully close, and I'm worried that something will happen like my plane being delayed, or luggage being lost. Once I get there and have all of my stuff with me, then I think I'll be OK.

I had to cut it close though, otherwise I would have missed my shows here in Vegas.

Later this afternoon, I'll be putting my shop on vacation mode. This is the first time I've done this since it's opened. I'll still be working on stuff though...in my check through luggage, I'm bring the new shrug I'm working on. Hopefully I'll have something to list soon after I get back.

Next blog you guys read will be from Washington DC!!!

And as a final note, this is now the 100th post of my blog since I started it...*raises coffee cup* "Here's to 100 and to many hundred more!"

Inauguration, and New Stuff

So, I leave tomorrow for Washington DC, and what is really worrying me is the packing. I'm going to have to check luggage because I'll actually be there for a week (I couldn't get any flights out sooner). However, I need to go to the inaugural ball the day I arrive and with all the restrictions in carry on luggage, I'm afraid to pack my magic stuff or my make up in there and then have it taken away from me.

It's all so confusing. With the liquid ban, I'd have to stuff some of my make up and stuff in a ziplock bag, then with the magic stuff, who knows what they'll accept. My friend's snow globe was taken from her, so what happens when I try to bring my crystal ball through (I need it for the show that night). I'm thinking of risking it all and checking it through, because it would be much worse if they took things away from me for good. Eeek, I'm more worried about TSA then anything else!!!




On a happier note, I finished a knit halter top and listed it last night. I also have a new scarf listed that was reserved but now isn't anymore...I'm really loving how it came out!

The shop will be going on vacation tomorrow afternoon, so browse while you can!...and also keep checking back here throughout the week, I'll be letting everyone know how this inaugural ball plays out!

Friday's Favorites!

First off, only 4 more days until I leave for the inauguration and until my shop goes on vacation, so order now or else you'll just have to wait.

And now, for the favorites this week, I decided to feature my Etsyknitters Team Scarves. A scarf can change an entire outfit, with minimal effort...who doesn't like fashion that keeps you warm too?



Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the Saturday Special!

Another book and stuff...

Well it's 5 days, including today, until I leave for DC. I got my confirmation email, so for now, all I do is wait. I'm not leaving until Monday night, so I'll pack that day.

On the book front: Not only do I read all the time, but I also listen to audio books in my car. I just finished A Cat Named Brat by Lydia Adamson. It was a fun little mystery. Nothing to set the world on fire, nothing even remotely brain taxing, but fun all the same. A great airplane book, or beach book, I think.

On the knitting front: I have two more rows of entrelac squares to finish on my custom order. I should be finishing that up today and then I found a neat pattern for a halter top which I can't wait to get started on.

I'm really working hard at trying to find some nice spring and summer knits...I mean, who wants to buy a sweater in the middle of August? Which reminds me, I need to look at shipping prices for the Southern Hemisphere to see if I can run some specials when they are in the middle of winter.

Only 5 more days until vacation mode!

Inaugural Ball

I found out yesterday that I will be performing at one of the inaugural balls in Washington DC! I'm so excited! I leave on Monday but because the planes are so full, I can't get back until Friday. I found after the first show at the Venetian and was bouncing off the walls all day long!

There will be about 20 magicians performing at this party from all over the country, and this is supposed to be one of the first stops Obama makes after getting sworn in. I've never been to a historical event before! This is so exciting!

It's also cool, because we are both from Hawaii originally and went to the same school! (not at the same time obviously)

Though my knit shop will be closed while I'm there, I plan on having my computer with me so that I can blog about it! Yay!

You still have a few days to browse before my shop goes on vacation mode!