Yup, I have some major news...
There is someone new in my life who is "sweater-worthy". And so I am knitting a lovely sweater for him, it is a pattern from the Queensland Book No. 9 - called Beck.
We met a while back, it was not planned and I didn't think I was up for a new man, but as it turns out, I am. I don't know what all to share right now. Let's see. He is as Southern as they come, a single dad with two of three kids still at home, very tall (6 feet 4 - love it) and coaches his son's 6th grade football team. I thought about a nickname for the new man for the blog and decided to call him The Coach.
The Coach pretty much turned my life upside down within a heartbeat. All of a sudden I am going to football practice and high school football games. It is a totally new world for me. And I started watching college football - I am sure you already guessed his favorite team, Georgia, of course. I still have no freakin' idea what happens on the field but I am getting a lot of knitting done and you will laugh, I ordered "Football for Dummies" because I hate feeling like a dummy ;-). He makes laugh out load every day and I feel like a 16-year-old teenager when I am around him. I love his kids, his parents and his grandmother. His family reminds me of mine, a big funny bunch and very welcoming. Things seem to be working out great and I am enjoying myself. So, besides my wonderful friends, I now have a bunch great new friends to hang out with on the sidelines. ;-)
The Coach and I are going to Germany in October. My mom is dieing to meet the man that makes me so happy. We'll be there for 10 days. My nephew's christening will take place while we are over there and I am ready for everyone to meet The Coach. He reminds me very much of the friends my brother had when I grew and the boys I used hang out with at school. And we are going to Italy for a few days to visit Venice and Verona. There will be lots of pictures. I am hoping that my new toy, the Acer Aspire, and lots of wireless hotspots will help to keep you posted while I am travelling.
Thought I'd finally share the happy news. Hopefully I’ll have some time soon to post more often. Work is a killer these days, with a series of events at the end of September. But it is all good. A lot of interesting tasks that take me back to my origins, event marketing.
Time to go to bed…
Comments (20)
acrylic! are you trying to melt him???
;)
Love all those cables - it's going to look great on him.
I'm so happy for you, Claudia! Anyone that makes you happy is a winner in my book!
Posted by evilsciencechick | September 17, 2009 9:28 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 09:28
Congratulations on the happiness in your life! Yay! Also, that sweater is gorgeous. I may have to copy you . . .
Posted by Courtney | September 17, 2009 9:46 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 09:46
I'm so glad to hear you so happy Claudia! The sweater is beautiful and no doubt will look fantastic on The Coach. If you need any GA football tips, shoot me an email! I'm happy to answer any questions!! Hugs!
Posted by tulip | September 17, 2009 9:56 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 09:56
He sounds great! I never watched football either, in fact, I prided myself on the fact that I had no idea what was going on in the football world, but my husband changed that. I love the guilt-free knitting time, too!
I'm so happy that you're happy!
Posted by elizabeth | September 17, 2009 10:14 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 10:14
Congratulations! I'm really glad you're happy!
Good luck with football. I don't care for it myself. ::)
Posted by Janice in GA | September 17, 2009 10:20 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 10:20
Ooooh, I know him! Hee hee. I'm so glad you two are happy. You totally deserve it. And don't listen to ESC, that yarn is so soft (using it for my great niece) and that way he won't felt it!
I hope I see you soon!
Posted by Sandy | September 17, 2009 11:12 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 11:12
I'm so happy for you! Congratulations :)
Posted by Restless Knitter | September 17, 2009 11:29 AM
Posted on September 17, 2009 11:29
Yay for you Claudia! So nice to see you happy. All the best!
Posted by Donna | September 17, 2009 12:39 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 12:39
He sounds lovely, and I'm so happy for you!
Also, great sweater! I hope we get to see it modeled! ;)
Posted by Emy | September 17, 2009 1:06 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 13:06
Hoffentlich ist es wie ein Lied: "und wie ein Vogel hat mein Herz gelacht".
Posted by Evelyn | September 17, 2009 2:26 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 14:26
I am so happy for you. I wish you and The Coach every happiness in the world!
Posted by Kristyn | September 17, 2009 3:56 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 15:56
Oh I'm so happy for you! The Coach is a lucky man.
Posted by turtlegirl76 | September 17, 2009 10:07 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 22:07
Not only sweater worthy, but cable worthy! Glad you have someone who makes you laugh because that is the best.
Posted by Pat | September 20, 2009 11:45 AM
Posted on September 20, 2009 11:45
That's wonderful news to read! It's one thing to knit a sweater for a man, it's another thing to knit a sweater for a 6'4" tall man!
Posted by Natalie | September 21, 2009 7:48 AM
Posted on September 21, 2009 07:48
Claudia, I am so happy for you!
Posted by Joanne | September 24, 2009 11:12 AM
Posted on September 24, 2009 11:12
Hey,
Congrats on your new life. I started reading your blog right before the shocking news and now I feel much better about your life bringing you happiness. Thanks for your blog posts. I enjoy everything you write about. Have a great time in Germany!
I am worried about you and the flooding. Is it affecting you directly?
Happy knitting and spinning!
Kelly (wvkelly in Ravelry)
Posted by Kelly | September 25, 2009 8:16 AM
Posted on September 25, 2009 08:16
Oh, das hoert sich ja wunderbar an. Ich wuensche eine wundervolle Reise nach Deutschland (neidisch).
Susanne
Posted by Susanne | September 25, 2009 1:35 PM
Posted on September 25, 2009 13:35
claudia, I don't know if you remember me but I also am very happy for you. I enjoyed our short time together knitting. How are the dogs?
mary alice
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