Questions for 26 - 28 August

[vilakins]

26. Were your college years the best years of your life?
I assume that means university? A college is a type of high school here and my school days were definitely not anywhere near being high points of my life. Things got much better at uni, and I had a lot of fun but I always think it's sad when people say the best is far behind them. High school was better than primary school, uni was much better l (no phys ed, world opening up, great friendships...) and life continued to get better after that with overseas travel and new experiences. The travel might be behind me because pandemic, but there will still be new things to see and do here.

27. What's the most relaxing thing you did today?
Knitting. A few days ago I finally bit the bullet and did the mattress seaming on my vest (about three times till I was satisfied with it) and am now on the second lapel. I'll finish it tomorrow and take a photo.

28. What do you usually drink with breakfast?
I'm not American, so no orange juice. :-D I have a glass of water beforehand and an espresso afterwards, often two, since we have a machine. Specifically I drink a flat white, a popular coffee down here which I believe is gaining popularity in the UK. The cup in my icon is the one I have it in, drawn for a long-ago naarmamo.

Comments

[imhilien]

Great coffee picture icon. :) High school (college?) wasn't the best years of my life but I escaped bullies by going to a girls only school, so that was good. Not belonging to any sports teams was seen as bad. Going to AUT afterwards was good - better grades, no bells or uniforms. I went to community centre art classes when I got chronic fatigue later on, so that was learning I enjoyed.

Hooray for the knitting. I just drink some water before breakfast. Later in the morning I'll have a herbal tea.

[vilakins]

There weren't any bullies at my three high schools (frequent moves) in my experience anyway, but I loathed the emphasis on sports rather than academic achievements.

After my morning coffee(s), it's black tea for the rest of the day. The cup in this icon is also a naarmamo one of a cup that has a matching single-serve teapot. I hardly use it now as we both work from home.

[judo100]

I had fun at my college. In the US, a college is defined here as a school of higher education, but smaller than a university, which must have multiple sub-schools to quality. Some universities have colleges within them, even though you get your degree from the overall university. Mine was a small college, but not part of any other school. I got my degree directly from my college, and I liked being at a small school where you could a lot of the students and the faculty.

While college was much better than my high school experience, I was actually happier once I left school altogether, got married, and began an "adult" life.

Nice to hear that you are knitting. I've started again after many years of not doing it. I've joined a small group here that meets once a month, mostly to gossip, truth be told. But the idea is that everyone is knitting or crocheting scarves to some good charitable cause. I'm just enjoying knitting again and having someone to give the results to. I stopped before because I didn't need any more sweaters or scarves for myslef.

[vilakins]

Thanks for the explanation about higher learning. Oxford and Cambridge have colleges like that too, but for some reason it's a type of high school here -or a small tertiary institute specific to a profession like chiropractic or midwifery. To us it's also odd that 'school' covers everything for you; here it definitely means primary or high school only.

I find knitting very relaxing, but yes, I had enough scarves and beanies ages ago. I do love my knitted socks and will make more of those - unlike bought socks, there's no seam over my toe knuckles to dig in, nor any tight elasticated cuffs, and they fit perfectly, so comfortable. This vest is the first garment I've finished. I have a couple of others in hibernation because they were taking forever, and I don't think I like the colours after all. Socks are so easy and gratifying, but I should tackle some larger projects.

I'd like to find a group like yours - chat and charity would be a great mix. I've done knitting for causes (blanket squares etc) but only for one-offs.