Insolent postillions

I seem to have the minority opinion on this, but I hate it staying light later. I've whined about it before and I'll whine about it again. It's close to seven and still light. Not ok.

My I'm not going to get the surgery that would let me not need glasses gift cane today, new earrings.

I can make anything into a gift occasion!

I knit a row tonight!

Impressive because I couldn't sleep because of the time change, woke up what felt earlier, and really, woke up is the wrong term because neighbors unloaded a U Haul so loudly from about 4-7 in the morning that I couldn't sleep. Ugh.

I made the first quick mockup of the 30s lawn dress. The bodice is very simple, basically two pieces. Actually three, the front has a center seam, but it has a side closure so acts like two. It has a split kimono sleeve, so also easy. It also means there's only so much fitting you can do and I always find loose things odder to fit than fitted things.

Anyway, it looks pretty good. I had to take in the side seams a bit, not a surprise since I think it's for a bigger bust than mine. There's a weird neckline step, for lack of a better term, that's not in the layout of the original instructions or mentioned in them and doesn't make sense, so I'm guessing the original pattern had a tear. The side seam is also curvier in the original drawing than the pattern. I thought it needed a little more curve trying it on, so my instincts are apparently still intact, so that's good!

Not bad for a quick pinned mockup!

Even though the skirt is clearly too long and I'm sure needs width in the hips, I'm not worried about it. Hopefully it will be easy to adjust.

I slept til 10:30 and took a nap. In between, I read with Tom snoozing next to me, did the puzzle, and drank hot chocolate. A good Saturday!

I knit a row yesterday and a row and a bit today. That's a lot for the new me!

I'm making potato tacos for dinner. Diced potatoes tossed with olive oil, lime, and taco seasoning and roasted, on corn tortillas with chopped guacamole. And a side of smashed pinto beans (with taco seasoning, lime, green chilies, and olive oil) with melted cheese. And salsa, white onions, cilantro, and jalapeños on top.

Everything is what it is, but tacos are delicious.

I was going to leave on prep for my eye specialist appointment on Friday, but decided I'd rather just take the whole day off. I think that's best. No stress and rushing. Plus, sleeping in!