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On our little planet known as Earth, there are multiples of races and ethnicities abound. We all look a little different and have various lifestyles, but the one bond we have is our desire to help one another in times of need. Recently the earthquake in Haiti brought out the best in many of our hearts. Now that Chile’s own destruction has happened during the weekend, maybe it is time we took another long look at ourselves and realize that being successful is not just about making money, but using our gifted talents for good in the process.

Such an opportunity plopped into my lap when I was asked if I was still willing to teach a group of teen-aged girls how to knit. I jumped at the answer and said “YES!!” without hesitation. In a week, I found a place that the girls can be surrounded without pressure at the Main Lee Art Gallery, and am now looking for donations of knitting needles, tape measures, tapestry needles, and both cotton and cotton/blend yarns to be used. If all goes well, I hope the love that I have for my passion shows through and becomes contagious. The coolest part about teaching these future ladies is that they will be making something for the folks in Haiti and now possibly Chile. In doing so they will be giving a piece of themselves in time, prayers, and hope to a world that is so opposite from theirs.

Here’s hoping that my calls for donations comes through. And if there is anybunny out there who would be willing to send us any of the needles or notions by March 11th, please let me know here, on KniTalk, or on Ravelry! =:8

Gratitude and appreciation are often overlooked and taken for granted. Gina Bonomo Dugas of the Mosaic Yarn Shop in Blacksburg, VA was determined to remind everyone how luckily blessed we are. She conceived an idea to host an event that benefited not one, nor two, but three local charities: libraries, the local food bank, and the homeless. Her idea came to fruition on December 5th during a snowstorm that kept folks further in distance away, but for the folks who did attend, the event was a hit!

Here are the details of this charity event:
The $10 admission included a buffet lunch, exclusive buying at the featured vendors, chances to win door prizes, and a goody bag full of various items from all over the fibery and local businesses. Each table had a literal pile of yarn that might be mistaken for a centerpiece, but was in fact a selection for the knitters and crocheters to make hats. At each seating was a pattern varying from a newborn to an adult male. The crafter would first decide which table (I sat at the purple yarn table though the orange yarn table tempted the Hokie in me) and then sit in the chair of whatever pattern interested her/him.

With so many colors to select, it was difficult to choose, but since I brought in the purple yarn from the Land’s End event, I decided to make as many hats as possible with it. To make the day more fun, I taught two women how to knit. Both had learned a little, but needed more coaching. By the time all three of us were finishing up the day, I had not only enabled them, but also made two more friends.

There are many folks in the fibery world to thank for their donations. I am listing them here because their generosity should be noted:

• Twist Collective – for the postcards, buttons, and gift certificates
• Juniper Moon Farm – for the advertising postcards and sheepy tattoos
• Bijou Basin Ranch – for the cool stickers and postcards
• David Simpson’s Fiber Studio – for the yummy fibery goodness
• Lawre’s Laine – for the very cool notions bag
• Classic Elite Yarns – for the heavenly scarf kit
• Berroco Yarns – for the 3 bags of yarn to be used in the hats

Huge thankful bunny hugs go out to every one of these companies for participating!! The best news of this event? We will be doing it next year and will have at least twice as many folks than the 71 crafters that signed up. How do I know? When the Pawtucket Red Sox had their first Stitch and Pitch game, the numbers were exactly the same. (I am rubbing my paws together in glee!) *beaming bunny* Until then, these 42 photos will have to do as proof! =:8

Recently the LinkedIn and Facebook pages of the “Providence Geek Dinner for Wednesday, September 23rd” caught my eye. After attending social media events in Boston, it was high time for me to check out what was in Rhode Island. Curious, I reviewed the attendees and recognized some friendly names. Hmmm… I thought, “What the heck, why not go? Maybe I could find a connection to a job.” Not sure what to expect, I dressed comfortably in “office” attire. Knowing that first impressions last forever, I wanted to look polished, but not stiff. Taking deep breaths, I drove downtown to Trinity Brewhouse to see what awaited.

After popping into Trinity, I quickly spotted my friend Sara Streeter. This social media savvy guru and I met during Podcamp Boston last August. Of course I was pleased to discover that she is also a fellow knitter. If I failed to recognize anybunny else, I apologize. The downstairs area of Trinity Brewhouse is quite dark, and if folks did not approach me, I obviously was not able to converse if I could not see them.

The company featured in that night’s presentation was Simulia. This software company specializes in third dimensional graphics, and I was smitten with their work. All I kept asking in my head was what did I need to do to work for them. Their ties into industrial engineering kept me mesmerized, that is, until my stomach reminded me to get food into my body.

Note, I love bacon cheeseburgers, particularly those with only lettuce, tomato, mustard and ketchup. For the cheese, cheddar is my preference, but I love smoked Gouda too. From seeing the photo above, Trinity Brewhouse has a nicely sized option. Seated at the bar, I was gobbling down that and one of their heavier beers, the Russian Imperial Stout, when I recognized the man standing on my immediate right. “Hello, Mr. Cicilline,” I greeted the Mayor of Providence, “How are you? I had no idea you were into the Providence Geek Dinners. Are you into technology?” We ended up chatting for a bit, and I shared how I was in IT and QA. I had figured that attending the evening’s event was a good way to find a job. We later closed our conversation, and I felt it was a comfortable one. Minutes later, I saw him again, but this time with another gentleman. “Kimberly, I would like to introduce to you James. James, this is Kimberly. Kimberly is looking for a job.” Thanks to the mayor, I met the recruitment team of Bridge Technical Solutions. Now, I still do not have a job, but at least that is a start.

So moral of the story? If one is given a chance to network, do so because whoever one meets there can help. If one’s stomach tells you it is time to eat, do it because look what happened to mine! =:8

Thanks Ashley for tagging me. Hope everybunny enjoys my answers! =:8

If you’ve been tagged or you are reading this, you have the honor of copying all these goofy questions, writing your own response, and tagging 25 other victims. You have to tag me so really you just need 24 more people. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you.

To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your title as “Getting to know each other!”, tag 25 people including me (tagging is done in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.

1. What time did you get up this morning?
About 6

2. How do you like your steak?
Bloody

3. What was the last movie you saw at the theater?
Up

4. What is your favorite TV show?
Besides sports-related, “Star Trek” and history-related shows? I guess “Murder, She Wrote” would be it.

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Tough one. Toss up between the Java Sea region and Western Europe.

6. What did you have for breakfast?
I am making egg-white blintzes filled with blue cheese and pear.

7. What is your favorite cuisine?
Internationally influenced bistro fare.

8. What foods do you dislike?
Anything that repulses my taste buds (ie, not much).

9. Favorite Place to Eat?
As long as I am with my favorite guy, I am hoppy

11.What kind of vehicle do you drive?
I have two: Honda Civic and an antique Ford Mustang

12. What are your favorite clothes?
Plain tee/blouse and skirt

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Every single MLB baseball park and football stadium

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
Depends on my mood

15. Where would you want to retire?
Somewhere warm or temperate year round

16. Favorite time of day?
Early morning

17. Where were you born?
US Naval Hospital on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Depends on the season and time of day

19. Who do you think will NOT tag you back?
I do not want to be tagged back.

20. Person you expect to tag you back first?
No idea at this time

21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
Everyone

22. Bird watcher?
Only if one comes into view — lately the cardinal family in my shrubs.

23. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning — and I am one of those hoppy cheery ones too, so watch out!

24. Do you have any pets?
4 houserabbits (and do husbands count?)

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share?
Not yet, but hopefully soon!

27. What is your best childhood memory?
Too many to list

28. Are you a cat or dog person?
I adore big dogs

29. Are you married?
Yes

30. Always wear your seat belt?
Always!

31. Been in a car accident?
Oh yes.

32. Any pet peeves?
Many, but I generally hold stuff back to give somebunny a chance

33. Favorite Pizza Toppings?
Cheese, especially feta

34. Favorite Flower?
Lavender “sterling silver” roses

35. Favorite ice cream?
Chocolate with toffee

36. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Hardees (sigh, I miss it!!)

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test?
Once — when my VA driver’s license expired and I forgot to renew it, I had to take the new test being issued and did not realize they REALLY changed it!!

38. From whom did you get your last email?
MLB.com

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
Max? The idea makes me shudder.

40. Do anything spontaneous lately?
Went to the Red Sox game at Fenway last Wednesday

41. Happy with your job?
I am patiently waiting for a full-time paying job.

42. Broccoli?
Sauteed with olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and coarsely ground pepper

43. What was your favorite vacation?
Where I do not have to feel rushed

44. Last person you went out to dinner with?
M. Tess, my cousin visiting from CT

45. What are you listening to right now?
Birds chirping

46. What is your favorite color?
Anything but neon ones, though lately burnt orange

47. How many tattoos do you have?
None — yet!

48. How many are you tagging for this quiz?
None

49. What time did you finish this quiz? 07:15

50. Coffee Drinker?
Occasionally

Many thanks to DKM for sending this message to me. I just love the idea.

Dear BunFriends,
As you are all aware the rabbit blogosphere was severely saddened by the unfortunate passing of Hans. No one can be sadder than his mom, the highly esteemed Furry Butts. I propose to fill her aching heart with the all powerful bunny love bomb.

What: Mass surprise for Furry Butts with her favorite thing-photos of FURRY BUNNY BUTTS (big fun for all!)

When: this coming Thursday, July 30th, 2009

What: All participants, (and I understand if you can’t for any reason) post their blog with the title ” Furry Butts Fursday” and have as the photo (s) pictures of your rabbit’s furry butt.

Who: Anyone with a bunny blog or with furry bunny butts photos can participate.

Other: Please feel free to pass this on to anyone except FurryButts. In fact please do, I don’t seem to have Emails for a quite a few bun folks who I think would like to join in…….

If you have any questions or would like clarification, please write back!

All Best to Everyone and Everybun,
Diana
The Spots
and Amelia too

Nothing is ever as devastating as when someone you love dies in your arms. It happened with me when Hayley turned unexpectedly for the worst, and the last thing I remember were my screams that begged her not to leave me. As I tearfully re-live those last few minutes with her, in my remembrance and understanding, here is my entry for Hans. Please note that not all the photos are from my kiddos. The first is a photo that Shalyn shared with me when she adopted Lady Beastie from Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue. A lucky shot of Sven was made during one of the SBRR Education seminars that he loves to participate in with his mom, the awesome Ellen. The others are the Sweet Binks rabbits that I photographed during the Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue socialization sessions I volunteered to do once a week.

To Hans’ mother and the warren he left behind,
*bunny hugs*
=:8

Hi Everybunny,

Kerry from my Facebook friends had tagged me on this meme, and I thought I would hoppily participate.

To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 3’s of Me, tag yer friends – in the right hand corner of the app – then click publish.)

Three names I go by:
1. Kimberly
2. SomeBunnysLove
3. SBL

Three Jobs I have had in my life:
1. Account Executive
2. Configuration (Electrical) Engineer
3. Software Breaker QA Tester

Three Places I Have lived:
1. Blacksburg, VA
2. Attleboro, MA
3. Warwick, RI

Three Favorite Drinks:
1. Earl Grey (hot)
2. heavy red wine
3. Mojito

Three TV shows that I watch:
1. Anything MLB
2. Anything NFL
3. Anything VA Tech football related

Three places I have been:
1. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
2. Billund, Denmark (home of LEGO)
3. Toronto, ON Canada

People that text me regularly:
1. Rich
2. J
3. ummmm… I try to avoid texting unless it is an emergency.

Three of my favorite dishes:
1. Most Filipino cooking — especially pancit!
2. Jeni’s Ice Creams
3. Mike’s Beef BBQ Ribs

Three things I am looking forward to:
1. The chance to start work soon.
2. A visit to Jeanne’s shop “Unwind” in East Greenwich, RI.
3. Going back to VA to celebrate Anita’s 40th and my niece’s 10th birthdays.

Three friends I think will respond:
1. N/A
2. N/A
3. N/A
(I refuse to tag folks because I know how busy everybunny can be!)

Hope you enjoy these fun answers! =:8

1. What color is your toothbrush?
I have 3: 1 green, 1 purple and 1 orange

2. Name one person who made you smile today:
J

3. What were you doing at 8 am yesterday morning?
Sleeping in late.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
Crawling on the web.

5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Toss up between Skor and Heath Bar

6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes

7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
Who’s hungry? (to the bunnies)

8. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Something with chocolate and toffee

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water

10. Do you like your wallet?
Yes

11. What was the last thing you ate?
Ate?

12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No, unless yarn counts?

13. The last sporting event you watched?
Red Sox baseball game last night in Fenway (They lost to the Oakland Atheletics)

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
kettlecorn

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message too?
J

16. Ever go camping?
Have yet to do so.

17. Do you take vitamins daily?
No

18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
Not anymore

19. Do you have a tan?
Yes — albeit a natural one.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
Hmmm… It depends on my mood.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
No

22. What did your last text message say?
“Later”

23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Applying for jobs and looking for work.

25. Look to your left, what do you see?
Skipper (my giant Paddington Bear)

26. What color is your watch?
I do not wear a watch.

27. What do you think of when you hear Australia?
My friend Donna with her bunny Twinkie, surfing, and fine merino wool.

29. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Depends on my mood too!

30. What is your favorite number?
9

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
J

32. Any plans today?
hehe. Nada.

33. How many states have you lived in?
Four: California, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

34. Biggest annoyance right now?
The difficulty of finding work.

35. Last song listened to?
Do movie soundtracks count?

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Dear no!

37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
I wanted to when I was making a nice salary, but DH said NO.

38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Lately, it is a toss up between my sneakers and MJ clogs.

39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Yes, whenever I have doubts about myself.

40. Is anyone jealous of you?
Now that is a laugh!

41. Do you love anyone?
Yes. Truly, madly, and deeply.

42. Do any of your friends have children?
Yes

43. What do you usually do during the day?
Lots of forum moderating job hunting.

44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Hate is such a strong word.

45. Do you use the word ‘hello’ daily?
Yes

46. What color is your car?
Civic: White
Mustang: Red

47. Do you like cats?
Yes, but I am allergic to them

48. Are you thinking about someone right now?
Yes

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yes, 3 of them: California; Springfield, MA; St. Louis, MO.

50. How did you get your worst scar?
From being run over by a motorcycle when I was 9 years old while riding my bike.

Various life changes have had me captive for quite a while, so I offer my deepest apologies once again. When the air clears, I know many of you will understand why I have not been able to write. For now, I am going to play with another Facebook meme that Ericka from the “Armed with Pointy Sticks” blog had posted. Enjoy! =:8

65 Questions You’ve Probably Never Been Asked
You know the rules. Tag people in this note (including the person who tagged you!) to learn more about people. Also, try to tag people whom you have tagged in other notes. Sometimes you learn things in new notes that you did not know about them before.

1. First thing you wash in the shower? My hair
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Grey
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Perhaps
4. Do you plan outfits? Yes
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Mellow
6. What is the closest thing to you that’s red? My Ravelry “love(1)” tee shirt
7. Describe the last dream you remember having? I was filling up a vehicle so I could tow a boat. I then went across the gas station to get some food.
8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes at both SOWA and WEBS
9. What are you craving right now? Umm… I fed the sweets craving with a Hostess Orange Cupcake. (GAH!! Yes, I know I am not supposed to have them.)
10. Do you floss? Nowhere near I should.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? I have to agree with Ericka: “Cole slaw!”
12. Are you emotional? I often wear my heart on my sleeve.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? I am a knitter…
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? If in a bowl, I bite; if in a cone, I lick.
15. Do you like your hair? I love my hair — especially after growing it out in college.
16. Do you like yourself? Most of the time I do; but I want to improve in a lot of ways.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? How much will you pay me?
18. What are you listening to right now? The Red Sox and Mariners game on NESN.
19. Are your parents strict? They were, but they also spoiled my sister and me too.
20. Would you go sky diving? Yes! And hopefully I will with Anita for her 40th birthday this year.
21. Do you like cottage cheese? Yes, with peaches
22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Yes. My favorite meeting was with Muhammad Ali during a high school basketball game. His attorney’s nephew attended the school we were playing against.
23. Do you rent movies often? Not that I am aware of.
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you are in? My ring
25. How many countries have you visited? Does being born in Cuba count? Otherwise, I have been to Canada and Denmark (with a layover in the Netherlands at the Amsterdam airport).
26. Have you made a prank phone call? I was too shy to do anything like that.
27. Ever been on a train? Yes — commuter, passenger, and I have ridden in the cab of a diesel freight engine.
28. Brown or white eggs? Whatever is fresher.
29.Do you have a cell-phone? Yes
30. Do you use chap stick? The only lip balm I use is “Heal my Lips” which is chocolate mint.
31. Do you own a gun? Not anymore, probably in the future I will again.
32. Can you use chop sticks? Yes, but not as well as most folks.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight? Home and online with the bunnies.
34. Are you too forgiving? It depends on how upset I become because I generally never forget.
35. Ever been in love? Yes — truly, madly, and deeply.
36. What is/are your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? Living their lives with their families. My BFFs are not local.
37. Ever have cream puffs? Oh yeah… YUM!
38. Last time you cried? When I was last happy.
39. What was the last question you asked? “Who’s hungry?” while I was feeding the bunnies their dinner
40. Favorite time of the year? Spring — the air seems crisp and new.
41. Do you have any tattoos? Not yet
42. Are you sarcastic? Playfully so, and only to those I adore.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Not interested
44. Ever walked into a wall? Once due to being distracted.
45. Favorite color? Too many to list, but not neons please!
46. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes, and also with an umbrella too.
47. Is your hair curly? No, but it gets wavy when it is chin length.
48. What was the last CD you bought? I bought 2 at the time: Aaron Copeland and Chris Isaak
49. Do looks matter? Yes, but only for my tastes.
51. Is your phone bill sky high? Not that I am aware of.
52. Do you like your life right now? It could be worse.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on? When I have a choice, no.
54. Can you handle the truth? I would rather be told the truth than led on with a false parry.
55. Do you have good vision? hehe… NO, especially at night.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? I cannot imagine hating somebunny, but if a person rubs me the wrong way, I avoid him/her entirely.
57. How often do you talk on the phone? Daily
58. The last person you held hands with? My nephew during Mass
59. What are you wearing? Ravelry cranberry red “love(1)” tee, grey WRV zipped hoodie, khaki shorts, and hand knit Apple Lane’s Apple Pie socks in the Lucky colorway.
60.What is your favorite animal? hahahaha… BUNNIES!!
61. Where was your default picture taken? At my friend Eric’s apartment
62. Can you hula hoop? Barely, but at least I can.
63. Do you have a job? If doing work on Ravelry counts, yes. Otherwise I am searching the market.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought? Uh, no surprise — Yarn!
65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes

You’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with the ABC’s of YOU. At the end, choose 26 people to be tagged. You have to tag me so really you just need 25 more people. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you – but not in a creepy stalker kind of way. Actually, it is in a stalker kind of way and you might want to consider looking into a restraining order.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your ABC’s of Me, tag 26 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

A – Age: 39

B – Bed size: Queen

C – Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom

D – Dogs or cats: BIG dogs

E – Essential start your day item: testing Blood sugar, then a run

F – Favorite color: orange

G – Gold or Silver: White Gold

H – Height: 5′ 3-3/4″

I – Instruments you play: Used to play the piano, but now will only play for whom I am in love.

J – Job title: Jill of all trades

K – Kids: None — I have only met one person I could imagine of us raising children.

L – Loud or quiet: Quiet thought white noise is somewhat soothing.

M – Mom’s name: Norma

N – Nicknames: Kc, Kimi, Kimber, SomeBunnysLove, SomeBunny, SBL

O – Outlook on life: Sunny

P – Purpose in life: Enjoy life by making the most of what talents I have been gifted.

Q – Quote from a movie: (Too many to list!) Here are four:
“As you wish.”
“A girl becomes a woman when she brings out the best in a man.”
“I just surf cause its good to go out and ride with your friends.”
“Clear the mechanism.”

R – Right or left handed: Left

S – Siblings: 1 sister

T – Time you wake up: As of late, it depends when I can fall asleep.

U- Underwear: Comfortable

V – Vegetable you dislike: Bitter melon

W – Ways you run late: When I am caught up in the Web.

X – X-rays you’ve had: Face, teeth, chest, knees, and left ankle

Y – Yummy food you make: Too many to list! Latest would be my Shrimp and Bell Pepper Salad.

Z – Zoo favorite: Da BEARS!

Okay, I do hope everybunny enjoys these answers! =:8

Yes, I know I am overdue on writing a number of posts, but just a little bit more time is needed to finish a couple of projects running in the background. I think the wait will be worth it!

——————————————————
*From Nikki’s Facebook Note*

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me.

This offer does have some restrictions so please read carefully:

- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
- What I create will be just for YOU.
- I will make it this year (2009).
- I will make something in the real world, not a figment of the internet.
- I may bake a batch of cookies, knit you a hat, sew you something or write you a poem ~ who knows?
- Photos will be posted in a group TBA of the giving and getting

In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 other people.

Make sure to comment here that you are interested in my little gifty and tag me in your note.

Void where prohibited, use only as directed, for a limited time only, store in a cool dry place.

Let’s keep it going!