Music Monday

Some of you may have picked up on this, but most of you will not know that music is an important part of my life's tapestry.  {For the really astute, you have already noticed I added "music" in the heading.}  My parents encouraged me to broaden my musical interests for which I am eternally grateful.  I have diverse musical tastes thanks to their motivation.  I enjoy almost every type of music, but hope I will not offend you though when I say I do not appreciate most country music.  I do admit there are a few country songs that I have liked, but over all this is not a style of music you will find me listening to on any given day.  It takes an incredibly special country artist to get my attention.

As you have noticed, from time to time some of my posts have contained music.  I have decided to set aside at least one Monday a month to post some music that caught my attention.  For my first Music Monday, I have chosen to share with you some music brought to you by modern technology.  I have mentioned before that I am proud of my international friends {made possibly by the internet}.  Two guitarists from different parts of their country "met" online and decided to collaborate on a song.   The intro will give you more information about Keiju and Sakata. They have spent some time on this guitar duet.  Not sure which one sent the other a recording to study, but the results are great. 

Euphoniously yours,

KZ

That's Something Sunday

For this month's "That's Something" Sunday, I thought you would get a kick out of this very talented walrus.  I am sure you all have seen videos of seals, sea lions and walruses that were supposed to be able to dance.  I think this "guy" can show everyone how it is really done.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this quick dance by a walrus with rhythm!

Carpe knitting,

KZ

Pay It Forward ~ Knitting Style

I am really late posting about Pay It Forward~ Knitter's Style.  I am not sure when the knitters version started, but in researching it, I have located links to various blogs who posted about "Pay It Forward" in 2008 and 2007. Perhaps this started long before 2007.  I have also seen different versions of it ~ some include crochet in addition to knitting and some are designed to be paid forward in a shorter time frame.  

Have you seen the movie with Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey?

Many people have embraced the "Pay It Forward" concept after being inspired by the movie.

Here is a movie trailer for those who are movie buffs:

Somewhere along the way knitters {and crocheters} came up with their own version.  I signed up under vis2vas. {If you click on her Ravelry name, you will be directed to her current blog url and if you click where I have typed "blog" below you will be directed to where she posted about Pay it Forward.} Here is how she describes it on her blog:  

"Jeg vil sende en håndlaget gave til de 3 første personene som legger igjen en kommentar med ønske om å delta i PIF utvekslingen. Jeg vet ikke hva gaven vil bli enda og du får den kanskje ikke i morgen eller uken etter.. men du vil motta den innen 364 dager, det lover jeg! Det eneste du trenger å gjøre i retur, er å "Gi det videre" ved å love det samme på din blogg".

Vil du være med?

Don't you love how global the internet has allowed us to become?!  I could not resist the international flavor because I am proud I have friends from many countries!

For those of us who do not speak Norwegian, here is her English translation {Thanks! I needed that!!}:

"I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don't know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week.. but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog." 

Do you want to play along?

As you have surmised, I have promised to Pay it Forward, so to the first three bloggers who agree to "pay it forward" in exchange, I will send something I will knit for you within the next 365 days. Please do not be expecting a sweater or shawl! I already am "booked up" for a long while on a number of shawls and blankets.  I will post pictures after I have sent each PIF and know it was received (definitely do not want to spoil the surprise by telling the world first and the recipient last!).

I would like to allow people the opportunity to follow up on where my "Pay It Forward" is going by having a PIF link over to the left hand side of my blog.  People will be able to click on your blog name and go to your blog after you have let me know your intentions.  In addition to receiving my knitted gift for you, you might have an added bonus of picking up some new readers for your blog. I know I always enjoy finding a new-to-me knitting blog to read.   

With that in mind if you are would like to join the fun, be one of the first 3 people to comment on this post letting me know you want to play.

Additionally please send your private information to me via email at:

with the following information:1) Color(s) you like2) Color(s) you do not like3) Your mailing address ~ international knitters are welcome to play4) Your blog url 
The first three people to comment here and then email me will receive a confirmation from me letting you know the "fun has begun"!
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Carpe knitting,KZ