Actual knitting content

As promised, here's the lucky cat perched on the mat I made. Looks like just the right size. He's definitely stylin'.

Yes, honest to goodness knitting content. I know it's been awhile.

Tonight I picked up the needles for the first time in a week and started a baby hat. The expectant parents know they will be having a girl, which is why I'm using these colors. I'll have a lot of the yarn left over and no idea what to use it for, but I really like the color combination.

It was nice to knit again. I was reminded why it's good for me. I needed it to block out the braying laughter from one apartment and drunken shouting in another. So much for skipping a screening to take it easy this evening, but I'm out of here in eighteen days.

As I make preparations for the move, I run into the odd dilemma. For instance, I need to get new checks. For at least a year I've paid all my monthly bills via electronic transactions, but my new rental management company charges extra for this method. I've had no need for checks, but now I will, even if it's just one a month. I called the bank and explained that I need to order new checks and change my address. It's an either/or proposition over the telephone, though.

I can order new checks with my current address and receive them where I currently live. I can change the address and have them sent to my soon-to-be residence. I cannot change the address and have them sent where I am now unless I go to the bank. I suppose the policy makes sense, but it doesn't mean I'm any less irritated by it.

I've already scheduled an appointment with the cable company for move-in day. Obviously my priorities are in place.