(Why yes, I did get funny looks from the neighbors taking pictures in the front yard! It is also difficult to photograph doubled.)
There is it. It is a Honeycomb Cowl(Ravelry Link). It took me a bit to get it. I missed where it said to "slip all stitches with the yarn in back" and I was wondering why it looked so odd. I might make another cowl with the yarn in front, it was interesting, but not what the picture on the pattern was showing me.
I was hooked. I have already started another one and have a third in mind. I already have the yarn and everything for the third one. I want the colors to be a surprise (it will also make it easier in case my idea turns out to be a horrible thing).
I feel like though I am still behind, that I'm starting to claw my way back up. I know it will take a bit of time, but I am feeling a bit better about everything.
Here is a picture of my project manager coming in from out photo shoot.