tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43710888314884233232024-02-07T00:34:55.908-08:00Agatha's Hogwarts HappeningsAgatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-62135408067352151992009-12-05T15:54:00.000-08:002009-12-05T15:56:10.716-08:00Am I in time?Why do I always remember about blogging late on Saturday nights? /sigh... I went to try out spinning wheels this morning! I'm getting one for Christmas. I really like the Kromski wheels and have narrowed it down to the Fantasia or the Minstrel. Any thoughts?Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-46505087516322390582009-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:002009-11-27T17:28:50.032-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving everyone (albeit a bit belated)! I'm on a bunch of cold medicines so I'm all doped up :( The only good part about being sick is lots of time to lay around and knit :)Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-81534693532173935962009-11-15T07:34:00.000-08:002009-11-15T07:35:33.034-08:00ArghSorry that I didn't get a chance to post last week. I haven't been feeling well :( I went to a new spinning group meeting yesterday then crashed...Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-36467381946941541602009-11-05T19:13:00.000-08:002009-11-05T19:24:18.812-08:00Favorite Season Odd Duck Swap!!!Here is my <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">AMAZING </span>package from the favorite seasons odd duck swap on ravelry! My favorite season was spring and my pal (amandaleigh) did a fantastic job putting an amazing package together for me :) Here are the pictures:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4079627324_003fe76ecd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4079627324_003fe76ecd.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4078870279_e6555be822.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4078870279_e6555be822.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4079624948_2b5cbdc4f8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4079624948_2b5cbdc4f8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4079629060_7788be082c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4079629060_7788be082c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4079628368_6690f2d5a6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4079628368_6690f2d5a6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4079629080_27a94e7cfb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/4079629080_27a94e7cfb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4078871487_5b5342dd14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4078871487_5b5342dd14.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4079629554_9154d7b6bb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4079629554_9154d7b6bb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4079630864_601da3b74b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4079630864_601da3b74b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/4079630802_a6e321fd28.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/4079630802_a6e321fd28.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4079631316_279ab3c07d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/4079631316_279ab3c07d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And I even got a visitor! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/4079631686_3a9213f218.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/4079631686_3a9213f218.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-49208253158820216732009-11-03T08:30:00.000-08:002009-11-03T08:35:51.594-08:00I'm back :)I'm back from my fabulous Vegas vacation! I have two other swap packages to send out this week then I will be totally focused on my HSKS pal :) I have a bunch of neat ideas from patterns I picked up on my trip!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-25528423679607093412009-10-23T08:54:00.000-07:002009-10-23T08:55:23.051-07:00Last Post for a Few DaysThis is my last post until November 3rd! I'm headed out to Las Vegas for a delayed honeymoon :)Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-75116616568041502822009-10-19T05:50:00.001-07:002009-10-19T05:50:43.620-07:00HSKS8 Angel Package!I received an angel kit from Wisty for HSKS8 on Saturday! It came at the perfect time because I was planning on shopping for a project to take with me to Las Vegas next week. Now I have something to work on! :)<br /><br />Here are the pictures:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/4020457781_ae2def3f41.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/4020457781_ae2def3f41.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/4025322971_8190b5de3e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/4025322971_8190b5de3e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4020452283_5566e5da5a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4020452283_5566e5da5a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4020451315_0e6c4277ae.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4020451315_0e6c4277ae.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4021212430_3d0bf6ffbe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4021212430_3d0bf6ffbe.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4021214234_9b9577dec0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/4021214234_9b9577dec0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4020455957_99cfa6eefc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4020455957_99cfa6eefc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4020456443_19704bb4c5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4020456443_19704bb4c5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4020456509_62826f7f4d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4020456509_62826f7f4d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4020508729_42a7c8a3f1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/4020508729_42a7c8a3f1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-57156311068464268992009-10-17T12:32:00.000-07:002009-10-17T12:33:39.425-07:00HSKS Assignment1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).<br /><br />Cassandra Grubbly-Plank has several of the same crafts as I do.<br /><br /><br /><br />2. Someone who was born in the same month. -<br /><br />Siobhan Mooney and I are both December babies!<br /><br /><br /><br />3. Someone from a different country. –<br /><br />Emma Wigworthy is from a different country than me.<br /><br /><br /><br />4. A new HSKS Quidditch player. -<br /><br />Albatross Harbinger is a new Quidditch player.<br /><br /><br /><br />5. A player who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps. –<br /><br />Wisteria Lovegood has been in more than three HSKS swaps.<br /><br /><br /><br />6. A player who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!) -<br /><br />Celeena Cree has a bigger stash than I do.<br /><br /><br /><br />7. A player who both knits and crochets. -<br /><br />Olive Bumblebirch knits and crochets.<br /><br /><br /><br />8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you. -<br /><br />Violet Starfire shares two of my favorite colors: green and pink!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-84482389836667742312009-10-10T07:12:00.000-07:002009-10-10T07:28:28.238-07:00Wish ListHere are some of my favorites / wishes for HSKS9:<br /><br />Yarn brand and/or fiber choices: I like soft yarns for most things. I use a lot of cotton, natural fibers / blends in my projects but I would also like to use new and/or more "exotic" yarns. Pretty much anything from a LYS would be new to me, aside from cascade 220. I do not like novelty yarns unless I'm using them for a very specific project (like the hedgehog I knit for my hubby this summer).<br /><br />Hook/needle loves: I have a set of Denise's interchangable needles but I could use smaller sizes. I like the steel addi turbos and also bamboo (like the knitpicks harmony needles). I don't have a lot of "nice" crochet hooks. I break the plastic and most aluminum crochet hooks pretty easily :( It would be nice to have a nice crochet hook or two or set.<br /><br />Snacks, coffee/tea: I love chocolate, but usually in moderation :) I also like fruity snacks (such as gummi bears or craisins). My favorite guilty pleasures are skittles, Milky Way midnight bars, air heads and gummi bears.<br /><br />Allergies: Only seasonal allergies but avoid smoke please :)<br /><br />Music: My tastes in music range from country to alternative rock.<br /><br />Books: I used to read a lot but these days I don't have a ton of time! I like Steven King, James Patterson, Jodi Piccoult and knit lit among others. The last book I read was Julie and Julia and it was amazing :) I try to carry a paperback with me where ever I go but lately I haven't been reading too much.<br /><br />Patterns: I have some patterns faved on ravelry. I knit a lot of fingerless gloves, scarves and bags (I -love- bags!). I would love to start knitting bigger projects for myself (like a shawl, or a sweater) but I fear large projects! They all usually end up in my stash :(<br /><br />Scented/unscented items: My favorite scents are lavender vanilla, vanilla, and chocolate.<br /><br />I hope this helps! I love handmade items since I usually knit for others and not for myself :) I like learning about other parts of the world and country so if you can include something regional in your package that would be awesome (even if its just a postcard).Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-65551998100389691922009-08-17T18:56:00.000-07:002009-08-17T18:58:00.679-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rlv.zcache.com/innovative_yarn_dyeing_card-p137181597230783374tdne_210.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 210px;" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/innovative_yarn_dyeing_card-p137181597230783374tdne_210.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Trying dyeing this weekend! For the first time :) I'm so glad I found a fellow knitter at my new job. Its been so much fun having someone to talk fiber with :) :) :)Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-87383224182805137112009-08-07T09:33:00.000-07:002009-08-07T09:36:05.691-07:00I'm going spinning :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://knitgrrl.com/images/sheep-small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 332px;" src="http://knitgrrl.com/images/sheep-small.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I'm going to my very first fiber spinning meetup this weekend! I'm nervous but excited :) Hopefully I will be able to post pictures of my yarn this weekend. I've been spinning on a drop spindle for awhile but its not going so hot. It looks okay but I'm still not 100% satisfied with how it looks. Plus, I TOTALLY forgot how to ply it. So hopefully I'll be able to figure that out this weekend!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-91898957906642719592009-08-01T08:01:00.001-07:002009-08-01T08:02:28.010-07:00Anxious ...I'm starting my new job on Tuesday and am really nervous. I think its been because I've had such a long time off and its a totally new area for me. Keep your fingers crossed that I'll do okay!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-35698947661443098042009-07-22T13:37:00.000-07:002009-07-22T13:47:06.821-07:00Summer Camp Game #5<div style="text-align: left;">1. Man or mouse? (4) ANIMAGUS<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/f/f0/Padfoot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 235px;" src="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/f/f0/Padfoot.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />2. Start spreading the news (4) DAILY PROPHET<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/f/f9/Daily_Prophet_Azkaban_Breakout.jpg/225px-Daily_Prophet_Azkaban_Breakout.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 214px;" src="http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/f/f9/Daily_Prophet_Azkaban_Breakout.jpg/225px-Daily_Prophet_Azkaban_Breakout.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />3. Stick Tree Guardian (3) BOWTRUCKLE<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/95/1_28.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/95/1_28.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />4. Telescoping eavesdropper (5) EXTENDABLE EAR<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6g6Wudi0bc-Enqyyj3lrTM_c3csYZgdoXkPSyNUAu4gW7HAzhgp67qgOGbnhOwz7mNnYgdV_mX6lbuFZ1paCmZIPtOvprPwviJ4wEUsnFsmx9jSYDxR46VZEjkAL3rhUUrw-YO27z7Iqt/s400/cat_ear.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6g6Wudi0bc-Enqyyj3lrTM_c3csYZgdoXkPSyNUAu4gW7HAzhgp67qgOGbnhOwz7mNnYgdV_mX6lbuFZ1paCmZIPtOvprPwviJ4wEUsnFsmx9jSYDxR46VZEjkAL3rhUUrw-YO27z7Iqt/s400/cat_ear.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />5. Brassicaceae danglers (4) RADISH EARRINGS<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/crafts/jewelry/necklaces_bracelets_earrings/luna/normal_jewelry_neckbraceear_lunalovegoodsradishearringsv4_grimsqueaker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 429px;" src="http://media.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/crafts/jewelry/necklaces_bracelets_earrings/luna/normal_jewelry_neckbraceear_lunalovegoodsradishearringsv4_grimsqueaker.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />6. Prohibited Ggowth of trees (5) FORBIDDEN FOREST<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/gazetteer/forbidden-forest.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 280px;" src="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/gazetteer/forbidden-forest.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />7. Metallic rosy-faced child with wings (4) GOLDEN CHERUB<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.crownmarketingservices.com/event_rentals_online_showroom/images/1003366_itA_000.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 288px;" src="http://www.crownmarketingservices.com/event_rentals_online_showroom/images/1003366_itA_000.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />8. Fleshless black-winged skeleton (2) THESTRAL<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/95/Thestral.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 255px;" src="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/95/Thestral.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />9. Lofty philosopher (5) HIGH INQUISITOR<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/chapters/op/c15--the-hogwarts-high-inquisitor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 432px; height: 431px;" src="http://www.hp-lexicon.org/images/chapters/op/c15--the-hogwarts-high-inquisitor.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />10. Instructive Order (7) EDUCATIONAL DECREE<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/7/7e/Educational_Decree_Number_119_%2828%29.jpg/200px-Educational_Decree_Number_119_%2828%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 202px;" src="http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/thumb/7/7e/Educational_Decree_Number_119_%2828%29.jpg/200px-Educational_Decree_Number_119_%2828%29.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-8848513319774626952009-07-15T14:51:00.000-07:002009-07-15T14:52:20.483-07:00Oh, and by the way...... I'm a DOCTOR now!!! :) I successfully defended my PhD dissertation last Friday :) :) :)<br /><br />No more school for me!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-90917329088993333382009-07-15T14:46:00.000-07:002009-07-15T14:51:28.842-07:00Followup on truths / lieMy lie was that I cook to de-stress. I can't cook to save my life! <br /><br />Here's a little more about my truth's:<br />1. I can play six musical instruments - Yup, although probably not very well anymore. I could at one time play clarinet, flute, baritone horn, guitar, trumpet and oboe, among others (like bass clarinet).<br /><br />3. I have a publication in the library of congress. - Yes indeed I do. I did a project in college detailing my grandfather's experiences in Korea for my folklore class. The professor liked it so much that she submitted it as part of a Korean war veterans stories project. I'm not sure where its found in the library, but I'm told its all there somewhere :)<br /><br />4. I ran a half marathon in high school - I ran cross country so I ran approximately 12+ miles daily for training. Our first practice required a 13.1 mile run through the HILLS around our town. I ran the whole thing without stopping. Now, I can't run for more than a few yards without getting winded but I've started walking in hopes of getting back and shape and running the country music half marathon next spring.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-87191218627402748372009-07-07T07:15:00.000-07:002009-07-07T07:16:18.466-07:00Truths and a lie1. I can play six musical instruments.<br />2. I love to cook as a way to de-stress.<br />3. I have a publication in the library of congress.<br />4. I ran a half marathon in high school.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-91438589978206985342009-07-05T06:35:00.000-07:002009-07-05T06:36:46.480-07:00Sorry Pixies! I was traveling home to Tennessee yesterday (after 5 wonderful weeks at home in MD) so I was a bit out of it last evening and forgot to post =( This week is going to be very very very hectic, as I'm defending my PhD dissertation on Friday!!! Good news is that it will all be over on Friday (I hope).Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-49645763142314390982009-06-27T18:09:00.000-07:002009-06-27T18:10:33.882-07:00Still alive...I'm still alive! I'm preparing for my dissertation defense and have traveled home to Maryland to do so. I've gotten a LOT of knitting and crocheting done so I'll have to post pics sometime this week.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-66519216791786908552009-06-20T05:46:00.000-07:002009-06-20T05:51:04.352-07:00/sigh ... my poor motherThis is the kind of morning we've been having:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/580698688_422b5bcfd4_o.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 504px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/580698688_422b5bcfd4_o.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I'm trying to teach my mom to knit and she decided to re-roll her yarn into a ball before startng her project... In doing so, she ended up with a ginormous knot... Know what I'm doing all day, lol.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-4812497437634903632009-05-04T09:05:00.003-07:002009-05-04T09:18:20.256-07:00My Kit!<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;">My package arrived via Owl Post on April 20th.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501389686/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3501389686_6931c44627.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /><br /></span></div><p></p>Before ....<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500541999/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3500541999_414588fb82.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500541999/"><br /></a></span></div><br />After ...<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500544637/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3500544637_c763b64322.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /><br /></span></div><br />A Very Pretty Felted Bag (my first felted bag ever!)<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500547573/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3500547573_aeeaac2457.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>A tool pouch complete with Ravenclaw badge and stitch markers:<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501365620/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3501365620_26c484c4ca.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501365620/"><br /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501365620/"> </a></span></div><br /></div><br />Candy!!!<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501368354/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3501368354_b1dc06de48.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /></span></div><br /><br />What my DH calls the most evil jelly beans ever...<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501370656/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3501370656_4f9625dde4.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501370656/"><br /></a></span></div><p></p><br /><br />Yarn! Very Pretty :)<br /><p></p><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500558503/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3500558503_03ae2a55f4.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /></span></div><br /><br />Coffee and a pretty coffee cup from Starbucks!<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500560721/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3500560721_a5c4bf47c0.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ></span></div><p></p><br />Chocolate Froggies and Loofas:<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500563451/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3500563451_b298f418cc.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500563451/"><br /></a></span></div><p></p><br />A Card from the Floo Network:<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501381498/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3501381498_5ff9337cd0.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /></span></div><p></p><br />Inside of Floo Network Card:<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3500570307/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3500570307_ea0bb3b5b2.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /></span></div><p></p><br />Drawstring Bag Pattern:<br /><div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22706622@N08/3501387562/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3501387562_a0877cfddf.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" alt="" /></a><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ></span></div><p></p><p></p>Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-67731685377600864952009-04-29T07:20:00.000-07:002009-04-29T07:23:55.778-07:00I'll be sending an owl to Amethyst Aurag later today! I feel bad for taking so long but I'm writing my dissertation 12+ hours a day so I haven't seen daylight since Friday... Even though I'm only heading out to the post office, it'll be nice to be outdoors!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-49750721259202710832009-04-20T19:53:00.000-07:002009-04-20T19:58:03.016-07:00Owl Received!I just received an amazing package from my spoiler, Ophelia Ballycastle! I'll post pictures tomorrow when DH is able to upload them for me :)<br /><br />I'm taking the purse to work with me tomorrow (its the very first felted bag I've ever owned) and the coffee mug is currently in use :)<br /><br />My own spoilee's package is coming together nicely. I received the items I ordered today and just have to do a little more sewing this weekend to put liner in her bag. I should be able to ship it next Monday.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-32841072870846993062009-04-17T11:18:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:27:28.374-07:00Quidditch Round 3<span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">1. This “Harry Potter” character’s first name comes from Roman mythology. The mythological character’s twin brother is named Romulus. What is the Harry Potter character last name?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">b. Lupin</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">2. Which “Harry Potter” character’s first name is the Roman equivalent of the Greed Goddess Athena?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">c. McGonagall</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">3. In ‘Harry Potter’ World, this wizard has created the Philosopher’s Stone (called the Sorcerer Stone in the US). The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and a manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Nicholas Flammel</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">4. What is the first name of a character whose last name is the name of a Bulgarian leader from early 9th century who doubled the country’s territory?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">c. Viktor</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">5. Which character’s name is the name of goddess in Indian mythology?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">b. Patil</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">6. “Where the Wild Things Are” tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">a. Maurice Sendak</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">7. What was NOT one of the unexpected defense mechanisms that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook encountered in their attempt to rob Gringotts?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">d. The Geminio Curse</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">8. What was Snape aiming at when he cut off George’s ear?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">c. Another Death Eater’s wand hand</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">9. How much older than James was Lily? (Referring to Harry’s parents, not children).</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">d. 2 months</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">10. Food is one of the five exceptions to what magical law?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">b. Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">George</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsP/43183-26575.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsP/43183-26575.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">McGonagall</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/482/mcgonagall.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 416px; height: 275px;" src="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/482/mcgonagall.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">Patil</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/286/normal_movies_ootp_movie_stick_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="http://www.harrymedia.com/img/data/media/286/normal_movies_ootp_movie_stick_2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51); font-weight: bold;">Where the Wild Things Are</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/05/1d/e23332247e1d3c2f593f8d072395b972a74c95b3/476x357/Where-The-Wild-Things-Are_476x357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 357px;" src="http://assets.kaboose.com/media/00/00/05/1d/e23332247e1d3c2f593f8d072395b972a74c95b3/476x357/Where-The-Wild-Things-Are_476x357.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"></span>Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-5027174857131539442009-04-10T07:08:00.000-07:002009-04-10T07:12:50.720-07:00Progress...I finished my pal's new bag (see previous post for why I was making a 'new' bag) and have started gathering the rest of the kit items. I'm hoping to send before the early deadline but it will probably come down to the end of the month (as always) because I waited so long to order stuff online. <br /><br />In other news, I accepted a new job last week! I start when I actually finish my PhD... which I'm hoping is sometime this summer. I'm writing my behind off trying to finish the thesis so I'm hoping I can wrap things up by July. In joining this lab, I get a 67% increase in salary and a new laptop computer so I definitely chose well :)<br /><br />I'm off to write the last dueling club posts and to knit knit knit.Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371088831488423323.post-27704181726776635362009-04-02T19:32:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:35:31.503-07:00Proof that I'm a little crazy ...So I just finished my pal's handmade item (a bag). Its great! I love it! Too bad, my pal is in ravenclaw and I made a gryffindor bag (*facepalm*). <br /><br />Luckily, my sister will happily take the bag off my hands but still, I was so proud to make the early deadline and to earn those extra 10 house points and then I realized that when I checked my match email last week I accidentally looked at my spoiler's information and not my spoilee's info. ARGH!Agatha Vablatskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13908754730963806628noreply@blogger.com2