In which I get a reality check
Posted by Jessica in Leyburn Socks, Life in NJ, Summer of Socks 2009I went back to work today for the 1st time in 6 weeks. Oye! In some ways it wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be. My desk wasn’t buried in stuff and things seemed to be pretty calm. The real drag was that our computer system is in the process of being changed to a new one and basically I got to work no longer knowing how to do my job. Fun! So I spent the morning catching up on e-mail and trying to get up to speed so I could actually do some work. It wasn’t awful, but by the end of the day I was more than happy with my decision to go on a M/W/F schedule for the next two weeks. I’m sore and tired and happy to be home!
I’m still unable to carry a backpack (the shoulders are still too sore) so SOS couldn’t have come at a better time. What lighter and more portable project for train knitting than the ever trusty sock?! Here’s the one I decided on as my first official SOS project:
This is Leyburn in STR mediumweight, colorway Purple Rain. I’ve had this in the stash for quite a while at this point and when I went looking for my first SOS project it just about jumped off the shelf at me. The colorway is fabulous (of course) and I could use a little of the semi-instant gratification of a sport weight sock project.
Of course there is another pair of socks on the needles that I really need to finish. And I suppose if I’m going to do that I should get away from the computer. 
I’ll tell you more about them next time, but until then, just think FISHIES!!!
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leyburn is a fast knit
glad you had an okay first day back!
Glad your first day back wasn’t too bad! I found Leyburn to be a pretty quick knit. I did them in STR mediumweight Dixie Chick and on 2′s, that went pretty quick! Can’t wait to see these other socks you speak of
YAY! First day back is now over!! You survived and you have a day to recuperate!
Glad it went OK and that you have a recup day!
Oh, pretty, pretty, pretty! Love the yarn and the little decorative stitch. Glad you’re recuperating on schedule!
Hang in there, Jessica … it will get easier!
i’m glad you survived your first day back! i love your new sock.
You’ve faced down the first day back – hooray! I hope it gets easier and easier. And hey, you have today off!
That’s the way to do it! Low stress, low demands, keeping it simple for yourself. Congratulations on going back to work, I know you probably missed it even if it was nice to sleep in when you wanted while you recuperated.
That first day is always the hardest. Shoot it’s hard enough mentally getting over it, let alone physically. Good to hear you made it through
Congrats on the first day back! Looking forward to seeing socks!
those are SO pretty. I bet in three days, it will seem like you were never gone (which is sort of a bummer in a way). I’m sorry it was a hard day and hope it gets better soon.
Glad you survived the first day, and glad you had the foresight to only go back part week. Take care of yourself.
AndI thought my first day back after a great vacation was bad, nothing compared to what you are going through!
At least, you survived your first day back. That’s something, right? ;^)
xo
I freaking love the Leyburn socks. Yay for back to work!
Glad you had a good day back, but remember to LOOK busy at all times! LOL
Put a few folders on your desk and move them around from time to time. I’m trying to figure if Saturday is a go for me. Let you know.
Doris
Leyburns! I had fun knitting that pattern, and in STR, it’s a guaranteed winner. I finished my softball socks, so now I’ll cast on my first “official” SOS pair. Glad you can ease into the work thing. I’m certain that’s a very good idea!