I'm Baaaack!!

Yes, everyone, I made it back safely from my wonderful trip. I'm unpacked, everythings clean, and I'm well rested. A co-worker and I went to a labor and delivery nursing conference in Laguna Beach, California and we were treated like queens. We had a great time enjoying the beach, the sunsets, the dolphins (only one morning - I think they planned that just for us), the shopping (i.e. great yarn store), listening to the beach, and meeting other wonderful nurses who are as driven as we are. We stayed at the Surf and Sand Resort and if you're ever taking a trip to Laguna Beach, I highly recommend this Resort. We stayed in the Californa Suite and it was above and beyond anything I have ever or will probably ever stay in in my life. Beautiful accomodations and a breathtaking view from our private balcony. Our conference was sponsered by Hill-Rom and we learned a lot and are looking forward to taking it back as an inservice to our floor and improving the way we care for and interact with our patients.

The yarn store was called Strands and Stitches (website currently under construction) and I made some great purchases from there. I can't wait to start with the new Koigu sock yarn I purchased and I haven't figured out what I'm going to make out of the purple, pink and green. A scarf maybe? I'm open for suggestions. I wanted to make something I could wear using only those three colors (or just two) that will remind me of the great time I had and that I can show off at the same time.

On another great note, I finished one sock last night. In California (on the plane, on the balcony, and at the conference), I finished about 6 inches of the leg. I turned the heel (with Margaret's help) at the Knit-In on Saturday at the Gourmet Yarn. Then last night, while catching up on a week's worth of Days of Our Lives and one episode of CSI, I finished it and I think it looks and fits great. I'm casting on the second sock this evening and I can't wait to have my first finished pair. I'm looking forward to using the Koigu sock yarn too. I can't wait to see how they knit up. I'll post a pic of what I purchased in California later.

Well, it's back to work tomorrow. Part of me is looking forward to going back and the other part isn't. I've enjoyed my time away from the madness, but I miss some of the girls. I'm looking forward to sharing my pics and funny stories with them.