there has been knitting taking place! This past Tuesday, I began a shawl/wrap pattern called Mara, which seems to be coming together quite fast. It's a simple garter stitch with a 'pleated' border, one of the reasons I was drawn to it! I love the simplicity of it. I'm using Silky Wool by Elsebeth Lavold in a dusty rose color. The yarn is a bit 'nubby' and gets a little rough after a while, but it's going to be worth it. I love the drape and the squoosh factor of it, and the fact that it doesn't split, earns a big shiny star with me.
More than likely, there will be some stained glass work done at some point today. I've been thinking about the 10k project nearly non-stop, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm not sure if keeping track of hours is a good thing for me. I will attempt at some point to explain why, or maybe not, but for now, like I said in previous posts, just knowing that I started with my stained glass again is enough for me. While I would like to become better at it, it's not a burning desire during my retirement years to achieve the status of world class. It's not like I am going to be selling my work or even do a presentation at an art gallery. Far from it. It's purely for mine, my family, and friends' enjoyment, period. That's just the way it's going to be for me. I will continue sharing my work with you as time goes on, but don't make any bets with anyone that it will be on a daily basis. We have enough grandchildren to form two baseball teams, I have an aging parent that needs my help occasionally, and there is my responsibility towards my husband and our marriage. He loves to travel and doesn't get the time off to do it very often, so when it happens, we jump at the chance to take off, even if it's just for a couple of days. So, as far as a regimented tracking of hours goes, I've decided it's probably not going to happen. Besides, there are a few other medias I'd like to dabble in, but my loyalty lies with my knitting and I don't like it when I really want to be knitting, and something else is cutting into that time. I've reached that stage of my life where I want to besitting on my front porch in my rocking chair, with my needles clacking away doing whatever it is at any particular moment that makes me happy. Make sense? In other words, I'm pretty happy with what I have achieved in my life. Perhaps, if I were 20 years younger, then yes, I would probably be at a different place in my head, and have the need to do things differently. Scooter and I are pretty focused right now on being the best we can be health-wise. We are pretty proud of our accomplishments thus far. Since March 29th, he has dropped 16 pounds as of this morning. I won't divulge mine here yet, but I can tell you it's a significant number as well...one I am very proud of! We suddenly seem to have more energy than what we know what to do with, and feel so much better. His back pain is easing, and the arthritis in both of us has all but disappeared. Our doctors are very happy with our progress and we will continue on this journey. It just feels too good not to!!!
Happy Friday everyone! Keep focused on whatever it is in your life that makes you feel good...and have a great weekend!!!
More than likely, there will be some stained glass work done at some point today. I've been thinking about the 10k project nearly non-stop, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm not sure if keeping track of hours is a good thing for me. I will attempt at some point to explain why, or maybe not, but for now, like I said in previous posts, just knowing that I started with my stained glass again is enough for me. While I would like to become better at it, it's not a burning desire during my retirement years to achieve the status of world class. It's not like I am going to be selling my work or even do a presentation at an art gallery. Far from it. It's purely for mine, my family, and friends' enjoyment, period. That's just the way it's going to be for me. I will continue sharing my work with you as time goes on, but don't make any bets with anyone that it will be on a daily basis. We have enough grandchildren to form two baseball teams, I have an aging parent that needs my help occasionally, and there is my responsibility towards my husband and our marriage. He loves to travel and doesn't get the time off to do it very often, so when it happens, we jump at the chance to take off, even if it's just for a couple of days. So, as far as a regimented tracking of hours goes, I've decided it's probably not going to happen. Besides, there are a few other medias I'd like to dabble in, but my loyalty lies with my knitting and I don't like it when I really want to be knitting, and something else is cutting into that time. I've reached that stage of my life where I want to be
Happy Friday everyone! Keep focused on whatever it is in your life that makes you feel good...and have a great weekend!!!
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