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November 06, 2007
Hello! I am right in the middle of my final accountancy exams at the moment - it's been a total world of pain! I have forgotten what free time is, and when I finally get some, tomorrow afternoon (after the LAST EXAM) I think I might go dizzy with the excitement, and fall over.
I don't know how the institute does it, but they have done a very good job of making these advanced stage exams bloody difficult. Well, just one more 4 hour torture session to go (yes, you heard me, FOUR HOURS), and I might actually have something to say on this blog again.
The very minute I noticed it was available, I bought the brand new Kim Hargreaves book, Heartfelt. I really love her designs, and already have lots of her kits on my to knit list (which is in my head and very disorganised). I seriously think the new book is gorgeous - I want to knit almost every single thing in it. The only thing I don't want to knit is the Bless shrug, and that's only because I already have one! So I am very excited browsing through this book - I've had a few months of no knitting, and I can't think of a better thing to make me start again.
So although I have about a trillion things on the go already, tomorrow afternoon I'm going to go and buy the yarn to make Storm - that's the nicest thing in Big Wool I've seen in a very long time, and it will be really quick and I'll be back in my groove again; also Calm, because it's very pretty, and I will adapt it to knit in the round, because I don't like seams on see-through garments; and finally Bonnie, because I love it, and I also love another of Kim Hargreave's kits which is in the same yarn - RYC bamboo soft, but I've heard a lot of people say it is splitty as hell, so I want to test it out on a hat to see if I can stand it before I make a great big long tunic.
Is that enough extravagance for finishing the worst exams ever? I just hope beyond anything I pass them this time and don't have to do them again!
Posted by jen at November 6, 2007 05:02 PM
Comments
Just thought i would pop over and say that it is great to have you back! I have also just bought this book and have had to stop myself running amok in my local knitting shop (i have no money!!).
On another note. I have just finished your carolyn cardigan (and am wearing it now!). I love it. Thanks!
Ps:my boyfriend is also doing the dreaded accountancy exams..I feel for you!
Posted by: Gemma Bryan at November 6, 2007 05:33 PM
Good luck!!!
Posted by: sil at November 6, 2007 07:16 PM
Glad you're back, Jen! And good luck on your exams:)
Posted by: Kelly at November 6, 2007 07:25 PM
Wow, accounting + exams. Ouch. Good luck! Happy knitting celebration too!
Posted by: theLady at November 7, 2007 12:12 AM
i've missed you! :)
Posted by: carolyn at November 7, 2007 02:10 AM
Good luck!!
Posted by: Nora at November 7, 2007 10:49 AM
Good luck on your exams! My boyfriend is going through his, though not accounting. It'll all be worth it in the end. :)
Posted by: Amber at November 7, 2007 07:47 PM
Hello, coming out of lurkdom, to say, I FEEL YOUR PAIN. I'm a CPA (certified public accountant in the USA) and took the three-day, yes, THREE DAY, examination. It was definitely the most difficult thing I have ever done, educationally speaking. It was sheer torture. Less than 10 % of the people taking the exam pass in the first sitting. So, hang in there! Soon, your knitting can resume! Best of luck. It'll all be over soon.
Suzanne in Ohio
Posted by: Suzanne at November 8, 2007 01:17 PM
Hope the exam went well. I remember them well, especially the pain of retaking (shudders!)
I'm waiting for a moment of weakness to buy Kim's new book. Love your choices.
Posted by: Ling at November 9, 2007 10:03 PM
Best of luck! It is a huge ordeal but you will pass.
Posted by: Daniela at November 11, 2007 10:23 PM
Missed you, Jen. Glad to see you back!
Posted by: Luci at November 12, 2007 03:57 PM
Hey! I know you don't know me, as I've only lurked up until this point, but I just wanted to say Good Luck with your exams! I really hope that everything goes well for you!
Posted by: Ashley at November 13, 2007 02:58 AM
My sister is sitting her accountancy finals soon too, she is dreading them! I really want to knit Calm too, but can't find anywhere the number of balls of Kidsilk Aura it needs... I'd like to know before spending 17 quid on the book! Any chance you could say..? I'm perfectly happy to spend the money on the book if the one thing really want to knit isn't going to break the already quite shaky bank! Good luck with the exams... and Yay! for being nearly finished :D
Posted by: weeza at November 13, 2007 03:33 PM