Work Vacation, Pirates and Mini-Me

I've decided to take a week off from work because I honestly just needed a break. I haven't taken a real vacation in quite a while. Weekend day trips (which turn out to be 8 hour rides to Atlantic City..) are awesome for the soul but sometimes, you just need a longer relaxation break.

In order to celebrate this week of bumming around, I have put up a Sale on my Etsy shop, have promised myself to update this blog once a day as well as work on my website (mellowbeing.com) in addition to actually finishing "work" work as well as schoolwork. I promise it won't be an unproductive week. I'm also looking forward to the Museum Mile Festival this Tuesday (tomorrow)! 3 hours of free access to any museum along the 23 car-free blocks 5th Avenue between 82nd & 105th.
So I know the real reason you're reading this blog. To see the finished pirate wristwarmer! (yes, singular.. just started working on the 2nd one last night..) It's made of black and white 100% cotton yarns with my own pattern (who doesn't love drawing on graph paper with a pencil and eraser in hand?). Voila!
And last but not least, a good friend of mine found this awesome illustration of me on Deviant Art. I should find out the artist's name and give the person the proper credit. (Update, pacman23's link Thanks, Will.) If you've ever wondered what I'd look like on a day when I feel sporty, this is pretty much it (according to my friend, it is uncanny how similar this girl is to me, including the uberly long "trademark" legs):

Labels: artwork, crafty, knitting, nyc