slowly but surely

knitting without my 'guru' around to consult on difficult or ambiguous stitches can be rather daunting. now i can only rely on youtube videos to figure out the stitches. if the instructional video is good, i'm in luck. if it's not... well, i'll have to just try and re-watch it a few times.

but i guess that's part and parcel of learning. the knitted babywear project is coming along fine and past (common) mistakes are occurring less frequently. i've managed to complete 5" of the bodice and i'm currently moving on to knit the skirt area. it's pretty twist and twirly around this part so i've been extremely slow and careful to make sure each stitch is right. took me about half an hour to finish a row. geez! 6 down 5 more to go!

i'm a little uncertain about sizing since i don't always play with babies so this is pretty experimental. i keep alternating between thinking it's too small or it's too big. can't make up my mind. just have to fit a baby in it!!! if all goes well, the end result is gonna adorable although everyone can't quite imagine "how" yet.

tonight is my 2nd session in muay thai training. well.. not the hardcore kind so i'm just learning some basic techniques, throwing a few punches and kicks while my instructor confuses me with his constant change of combinations... i'm just trying to keep fit otherwise knowing me, i'll never exercise. hurhur

my body ached like mad for days after the 1st session last Thursday. I've just recovered and it's time for another round. sigh. i can sense my reluctance to get back since it's not cheap and it's tiring and it's late in the evening after work but i'm trying to encourage myself to go so that i can support my husband in the activities he does and also to keep fit. i need to lose a few inches before i gorge myself to death during my much anticipated Japan trip.