Things to know before reading this entry:

• Nicoderm tries to make their patches as unobtrusive as possible – either a clear variety or the flesh shade of Band Aids
• My Boar is a hot Italian

As you know, we were away this past weekend on a college trip.  On Sunday morning I had a marketing epiphany  …. John and I were both up and getting ready for the day.  Daughter #1 was still sleeping, so we were whispering to each other. 

I was putting on my patch and said to him that rather than try to disguise these things, the patch companies should make them in different shapes perhaps with motivational sayings …. like a heart shaped one that says Kiss Me I’m Quitting or something like that. As much as they try to disguise them, it doesn’t work so why not just go with it and make the most of it.

It looks like the Spearfish Race is over.  Yes, the socks are lovely, sure the winning knitters are wonderful women.  It’s simply fabulous that they won.    I’m just happy to have been chosen – oh wait, that’s a different sorehead speach.

Here we go ….. I’m just tickled pink to have been able to meet such fantastic women and have access to a gorgeous pattern.  I have learned so much already – it’s all been worth it.  I want to cure world hunger and I strive everyday for world peace. 

I simply adore being an also ran because everyone knows it’s the running part that’s important!

Just as Kristi is annoiting the winner’s crown with wreaths of laurel and enhancing her stash with sock yarn, I have completed my first 7 rows.  It will be awhile before I come limping across this finish line!

Where’s Anita?!