Weekends



A weekend filled with:

-combining simple knitting and reading a book AT the same time :)  
-maintaining reading comprehension
-without any knitting mistakes
-a graduation party of a dear friend's son
-LOTS of cake (my downfall with staying on a "healthy" diet)
-sunny skies
-resuming walks now that the weather is pleasant
-chocolate (my other downfall)
-laundry
-dare I say "donut"?  yep, one of those too (I only live once)
-watching the season finale of Glee on the dvr and loving the plot twist
-thinking all week and this weekend that life is good 

How was your weekend?

Joining Amanda


Comments

  1. DeborahJune 24, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Sounds like a good one sweetie :) hope you have a happy week too.

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  2. UnknownJune 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    I'm amazed you can knit & read AT THE SAME TIME!!! I've always wanted to be able to do that but the few times I tried I made a big mess of my knitting. Or didn't remember what I read!

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  3. Debbie JonesJune 24, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Sounds like a delicious weekend. Have a good week! I love the picture of your plant. I love having plants in the house...especially when they stay alive!

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  4. Melanie RouthierJune 24, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    I am still so jealous that you can knit and read at the same time! Some day that dream will come true for me. :)

    And I love your plant. My Mom has one too and I've always wanted one. Maybe this St. Patrick's Day I will pick one up. (that's the only time I ever see them for sale)

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  5. LydiaJune 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    We eat healthy during the week too...but weekends are made for donuts and cake. Enjoy!

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  6. ImeneJune 24, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Now you need to share with me how you can knit and read because that would be nirvana for me!!
    Don't worry about the cake, chocolate and other treats you deserve it after achieving the knitting/reading combo ;o)
    My weekend was fun and emotional. I got to visit my childhood summer house http://www.imenesaid.com/?p=4572

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  7. Lori annJune 24, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    oh yum to your weekend karen! and i love your thinking, life is good. are you using an electronic reader? i have been reading on my ipad, although i prefer books (really prefer books) but it means no more rubber bands trying to hold the pages open while knitting. :)

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  8. Tracey ~ CloverJune 24, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Cake, yup, it's my down fall too, any cake any time!
    Good for you for walking, it has been so hot and humid here I am having trouble making myself get out to do anything.
    Have a great evening!

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  9. Andrea @ little bucklesJune 24, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I wish I could multi task like you and eat a donut at the same time! Have a great week xxx

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  10. stephJune 24, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    good choices....cakes and chocolate!!! and books and knitting and walks! great weekend!!!!!

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  11. house full of jaysJune 24, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    What's a weekend without treats? Mine has been peach pie (enjoyed again for breakfast no less!). Life is good!

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  12. Erin @ Wild WhispersJune 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    What a great weekend! I had a glass of wine for the first time in two years... it was SOOO GOOD! But the calories! EEESH! I hope you enjoyed your cake as much as I enjoyed my wine!

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  13. fannyJune 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Cake and donuts and knitting? Yes please. Here is mine:
    http://mamaherenow.blogspot.com/2012/06/weekending.html

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  14. EmilyJune 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Is that a Shamrock plant?

    What a fantastic weekend!

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  15. ~koJune 24, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Life is good! What a wonderfully fun weekend and yay for cake!

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  16. the mahogany wayJune 24, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Cake, donuts, and chocolate? Um, that's perfect by itself! Enjoying the summer weather is a bonus.

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  17. Linn @ The Home ProjectJune 25, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    I wish I knew how to do that: knit and read AND maintain reading comprehension, ha ha! That sounds like a perfect weekend to me!

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  18. *kateJune 25, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend! Life certainly is good :)
    Your shamrock is beautiful. Mine is sadly neglected and occasionally mistreated by small children. But it's amazingly resilient.

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  19. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Life is so very good. Everything in moderation is my motto (hence the indulgent consumption of Swedish Fish this weekend - my weakness). Knitting and reading feels completely productive to me. Glad you were able to do some of it.

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  20. Mama Gone GreenJune 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Your weekend sounds yummy!

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  21. MelissaJune 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Very impressive...There is no way I could knit and read at the same time. I have issues with reading a knitting pattern and knitting. Lovely weekend!

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  22. MJJune 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Oh goodness, I had to laugh at your sweet excursions. You and I would not be good influences on each other I think :).
    Glad you had a nice weekend Karen :).
    xo

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  23. amanda {the habit of being}June 25, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    i believe the weekend is for donuts, chocolate, cake...all those things we avoid all week. mondays are for hopping back into healthy eating ;-)

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  24. cpcableJune 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Knitting AND reading? You are a superstar, my friend. Enjoy the donuts and cake...you only live once. :)

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  25. UnknownJune 25, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    i've been, err... generous with my cake allowance too, lol
    well done on the knitting + plus reading, would love to do that.

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  26. simonaJune 25, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    well of course you had cake, how could anybody go to a graduation party without loading up on cake?! ;)
    we also had a great weekend. we spent most of it with friends. we had a bunch of them over, and i am so proud of myself of how i well i tidied up my place before and after!

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  27. ShannonJune 25, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    All that, and a donut. Nice! I love your shamrock picture. I am now reminded to scramble to water mine on the front porch. Oops...

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  28. Lady CordeliaJune 25, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    knitting and reading? I can barely walk and talk at the same time.
    XO

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  29. TannaJune 25, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I'm for the cake, the chocolate and the donut! LOL! I could NOT read a book and knit!! I'm impressed! blessings ` tanna

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  30. Christina LowryJune 26, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Oh you clever sticks! I have only just discovered knitting and podcasts/audio books, let alone knitting and reading!

    What a lovely plant. Lovely to hear that you have had such a positive week. I've been struggling a bit this past week, but I know that 'this too shall pass.' :)

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