... because this year it falls on the heels of Non-Rent-PayDay, that most hallowed of feast days in the Brouhaha annals - and the most expensive. Which means that today, the Ides of March, I'm broke.
Well, not quite. Because - wonder of wonder miracle of miracles - today a long-awaited work expenses cheque for $170 odd arrived just before I was to head out to Romni, ostensibly to pick out yarn for co-worker Ws Tuscany which I am to start on Easter weekend.
Now, the wonderful thing about expense reimbursement cheques, at least in my brain, is that they are like free money as I actually spent the money so long ago I've forgotten I spent it in the first place. Handy piece of rationalisation, eh?
Good Kristina: It's not ACTUALLY free money you know. Besides, we should put it into the savings account for a rainy day...So, what's a girl to do with $170 burning a hole in her pocket?! Well, two options, apparently:
Evil Kristina: Oh, get off your high horse, would you?!?!? #$()$*@($*)#@(.
1. Buy a steak.

2. ...well, you know...
The choice was clear: Handmaiden Lace Silk!!!


(Still eagerly awaiting the appearance of Dandelion... then I'll know it's spring).
And, while I was at it, some Malabrigo in the Curacao colourway - couldn't resist! It's so loud.


I also picked this up:

A bit rich for my blood. These are the usual culinary choices in the KB/JJ Household:


Well, it's about time for
The Ides of March isn't so bad after all. But then, I'm not an emperor. Yet.
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