I carried a watermelon

Just in case you happen to be unfamiliar with that particular expression - I'll explain.  In the movie Dirty Dancing,  actress Jennifer Grey's character gains entrance to a party by helping someone else carry watermelons up the stairs and into the party.  Moments later, upon meeting the handsome dance instructor played by Patrick Swayze, when he asks what she is doing there, all that comes out of her mouth is, "I carried a watermelon".  Of course, she's completely aware seconds later that she's been an idiot - but there you have it - the ultimate foot in mouth moment, preserved in cinematic history.

It has become increasingly apparent to me that I am losing my ability to communicate intelligently with any reasonably attractive single person of the opposite gender.  The plumber, my neighbor, a good friend's spouse, even the guy I cat-sit for - no problemo!  I am smart, sharp, witty and I can go on for hours.  But with the fellow who sat next to me for the first half of a community theatre comedy tonight? Yeahhhh....not so much.  Can't really blame him - I'd change seats after the intermission too if I ended up next to a blathering idiot like me.

There are bright spots in my life however - I won a contest on Peaceful Knitter's blog, my prize was this cute little t-shirt:

"Little" being the operative word!  It fits me perfectly but then, I'm kind of a stick person.  The size tag on this shirt says it's a Medium and I have to wonder - in adult sizes???

But as an extra surprise she sent me this also:

The color is just a gorgeous shiny leafy green, and it is deliciously soft!  I have heard that bamboo yarn stretches so with just one skein I'm thinking this would make a nice little scarf. Pattern suggestions anyone?