Writing my own Music

Katey's Music

So, I have been writing original music. 

Its difficult and because I like weird textures and sounds it turns out to be in dorian mode, (meaning I have it written in one key, but use another throught.) 

I set up a link to the music through a separate blog so I can keep track. The link is above. 

I am working on some more normal classical sounding songs as well. So keep tabs.

Katniss Inspired Cowl Wrap as seen in Hunger Games.

 Have you ever seen the movie Catching Fire, Second in the Hunger Games Series? Well, for a brief moment you will see Katniss wearing a cowl wrap that is no offense, awkwardly knitted, but still cute.

The design is great but it just looks awkward. I am not a huge fan. So I found another one that is better.
I used my friend Heather as the model and she rocks it. Its a quick knit, and easy knit too.
I like this design because not only is it warm, but its not as bulky on one side as Katniss's shoulder shows, but lets face it, Jennifer Lawrence could wear a burlap sack and still look flawless.

I made this in a week, and I'd make it again, only i'd use bigger needles on the actual cowl part (thats the neck), and I'd use a few less rows on the wrap. It looks great don't get me wrong, but i'd modify it.

I used a rather simple pattern from Lion's Brand, and though it call for one type of yarn, I have seen similar things on Etsy and Ebay and other sites that allow you to sell things, they always cost a fortune and I am weird and like to knit, so I'll save myself the money.

Willing to make and ship, price determined by color and where to ship.

NOTES: 1. Cowl and Wrap are worked separately then sewn tog. 2. Cowl is worked in the rnd with 2 strands of yarn held tog. 3. Wrap is worked in rows with a single strand of yarn. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles. 4. Only 2 balls of yarn are required if making Cowl only.

COWL With larger needle and 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 42 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle. Rnds 1-6: Purl. Rnds 7-10: Knit. Rnds 11-15: Purl. Rnds 16-24: Rep Rnds 7-15 Bind off. WRAP With smaller needle and 1 strand of yarn, cast on 85 sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles. Rows1-13: Work in Garter st (k every row) for 13 rows. Row 14 (WS): Purl. Row 15: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end of row. Row 16: Purl. Rows 17-29: Work in Garter st for 13 rows. Rows 30-45: Rep Rows 14-29. Bind off. FINISHING Place a marker anywhere on one edge of Cowl. Place a 2nd marker on the same edge about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the first marker. Sew one short edge of Wrap to WS of Cowl, gathering the edge of the wrap to fit the 12 in. (30.5 cm) edge of the cowl between the markers. Remove markers. Note: A helper will make the next part of finishing easier. Try on Cowl, with Wrap in front. Wrap the other end of the Wrap around to your back, adjusting to fit, and pin to edge of Cowl. Take off Cowl and sew end. Weave in ends.

I definitely used a helper for the purpose of sewing it together, and to make the cowl, I suggest using a larger size needle and more stitches.
I used size 17 US needle's but for the Cowl I'd suggest you use size 35 US circular.

Relationship with Life

Notice Anything new??? I have spent some serious time working on the look of the blog and even was able to change my URL and title to something more befitting me.

I have also updated the about me page, and there is even a video now that will really catch your attention, along with some awesome pictures and stories.

The last few weeks have been interesting with school. Its nothing terrible either, its just busy being well busy. Between Band, and Lacrosse and School. I have neglected life on here, and that isn't fair so I apologies.

A real struggle everyone can understand as of late is the relationship world that just isn't what we see in movies and it isn't really a dating scene anymore, its a booty call world.

What we want

Reality

I am so old fashion apparently and I am not looking for Mr. Right Now, but Mr. Right. I know there are wonderful decent men out there, and my best guy friend is one such guy, but he is three years younger than me and more of a brother than anything else. 

But I am grateful for that relationship, I mean him and I are so comfortable around each other we can talk about anything and everything without judgment. Plus its just great to have an exploration buddy, thank goodness for him. Our time is often spent together in Band and well he lives close to me on campus and back home so we drive together a lot. Being his "older sister" has been awesome and grateful for the relationships god gives you when you least expect. Him and I have experienced so many things from love, loss to even near death experiences and thankfully the relationship is so easy, he now is able to tease me about random things, but of course, that isn't terribly hard once you know me. I somehow make it easy without trying, and that in turn makes for a rather interesting and fun social life, and best brother over here adds to that by singing awesome songs such as the Spice Girls Wanna Be in the car with me on long drives. I love that he has a long term girl friend he cares deeply about, and talks about her all the time. I know that when I find the right guy, he wont be perfect, but he will be perfect for me. I will be able to use the phrase it feels as easy as breathing and the meshing part will work out smoothly.

My "brother" has also helped me learn what I really want in a man, and its not what I was think at 16, definitely not what I wanted at 18, and even at 20, and it also isn't him. 

At 16: I just wanted someone who would be what I though would be a movie fairy tale ending. I can say for sure, that the fairy tale is not written in the movies, because each and every person has their own unique story. I just didn't want to embrace that concept, I wanted the end result. 

At 18: I felt like I had learned so much and was prepared for anything. I was invincible (that quickly went away with my health) My ideal boy was still a boy, someone I thought I could "grow into" not grow with. Needless to say that didn't work either

At 20: It took me a while to figure out how something that felt so right could also feel so completely wrong. I thought it was me, like I needed to do this or that, be this or that. go here or there. Then after we broke up I realized, that was completely stupid. I am worth so much more than what I let myself feel. I am really smart and beautiful and was capable of far more than I ever thought. 

Now don't get me wrong, this relationship was wrong for me, but he was by no means abusive, I just felt worse about myself when I was with him, and I didn't like that, but at the same time I didn't understand that. We are still friends and talk occasionally. 

But one thing I will say, I am glad I had these relationships. Each one taught me something about myself and who I wanted to be and who I didn't want to be.  

I have been single for almost two years now, and you know what. It has been AMAZING. I have grown so much as a person because of it, and I am self reliant, confident and feel better about myself. 

With myself getting older (Ill be 22 in June) I have thought about dating a guy, and I have one guy I find extremely attractive, I just don't want to rush into anything. I have learned through trial and error that evolution makes for a better relationship. I don't want a father for a boyfriend, I want a best friend. 

Someone who can laugh at my mistakes or clumsy moments, who builds me up when I am down and allows me to do the same with them. To get lost on a back country road and find ourselves in a new experience. Trust is just as important as attraction. I want to wait for the guy who challenges me to be my best self, who encourages me to try new things, even if he knows I will hate them, just so I can say I experienced it. 

My life contrary to popular belief is far from empty. I enjoy every single minute of it and know that when that man comes into my life, I will be ready for him. Had I wished i'd have known that when I was 16, yes, but then again. I am glad for the mistakes that lead me to where I am today. Without them, I don't know if I would be the same person.