In the U.S.

Yes, I'm back in the U.S., with a work visa good for a year, and a smile on my face. Whew! A pretty surprise welcomed me home:


Isn't she gorgeous? I love her big eyes and skinny legs and arms. She traveled all the way from Málaga only to be stored at the Post Office because they would not let my husband pick her up. After some negotiations they agreed to deliver it and let him receive it if he was home. Thank you, Magdalena, she is a wonderful gift!

Here's a progress picture of my socks. I would like to knit them much longer, but I have  not figured out how to make the increases without disrupting the stitch pattern.

The truth is, it will take me too long to work things out, because even after returning to the U.S. to sort things out with  my new employer, I'm still going home to spend Christmas with my family. And when I get back I will have to catch up with the finals I missed, in addition to getting used to the new job, so it seems to me that knitting and blogging will not happen as often as before.

In Mexico

I was given an appointment this morning at the US Embassy in Mexico City. I hardly had the time to get a ticket and gather my documents, much less to blog about it. My new TN visa was approved, and will be printed on my passport. It will take them another week to send it to me, but everything seems to be going smoothly.  I brought my blue socks with me, and I have worked both heels. I wish I could show a picture but that will have to wait.

Many thanks to those of you who kept sending encouraging words and wishing me luck. This was one big step ahead!