Planning My Weekend

        The world seems full of possibilities again. Now that I am no longer bogged down with mittens (I have 2 more pairs to do but over more time) I am having a hard time figuring out what to do next. Definitely not a knitting project but at the same time I do have a lot of them left on my list. But I have plenty of time right?

 

        Luckily I have a three day weekend, thank-you sweet-ass compressed government job! Three days to sleep in, three days to create, three days to catch up on behind projects. I am so looking forward to it. Keith is away this weekend so I will have the bed all to myself and hopefully I will be able to sleep, really sleeeeeeeeppppp, so I can focus. I have about 5 projects to make up to be on schedule again so I better get cracking!

 

P.S. I got a huge compliment today. I was told I should write a book. I have been told this a few times I guess people think I am entertaining.

Updated project list 2!

        Now that mittens no longer dominate my life I thought it would be nice to give an update on how far along I am in my mission to complete 52 projects in 52 weeks. 

3 pairs black socks (1 of 6 finished)

1 pair red socks (I wanted a pair too!) (completed January 26th)

1 Wicket Ewok doll (my husband bought that pattern)(completed April 5th)
1 Grey Ewok doll(added April 6, 2012)(completed April 10th)

1 Gir doll, from Invader Zim (completed January 15th)

1 double-sided knitted star scarf in red and black

1 deer hat with antlers

1 pair penguin mittens

1 tote bag

1 sweater coat

2 crochet star pillows (completed January 15th)

1 scrap material star pillow

1 Jack Skellington jacket

1 basket weave crocheted scarf in black(completed April 1st)

1 penguin doll

1 cross stitch Christmas stocking

1 swoop shirt in blue knit

1 Edgar Allan Poe Raven corset

1 Edgar Allan Poe Raven handkerchief

1 wedding scrap book

1 penguin painting abstract

1 bake and decorate a bear cake with a piping bag ( maybe added January 14, 2012)

1 painting penguin nesting dolls, set of 5, larger set (added January 19, 2012)

1 crochet an Alternate Zoidberg (added January 21, 2012) (completed March 22nd)

1 luma (star) from Super Mario Galaxy (added January 24, 2012)

1 red skull henley (added January 25, 2012)

1 yellow long sleeve to go with poe shirt (added January 25, 2012)

1 vines henley (added January 25, 2012)

1 roller derby hoodie (added January 25, 2012)

1 Gir's companion pig Bacon in crochet (added January 30, 2012) 

1 pair Owl mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) (completed March 11th )

1 pair Owl mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) 

1 pair Penguin mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) (completed March 4th)

1 pair birds of paradise mittens knitted(added January 31, 2012)(completed February 16th)

1 pair squirrel mittens knitted (added January 31, 2012) 
1 pair squirrel mittens knitted (added March 21, 2012)

1 patchwork inspired coat (added February 14, 2012)

1 crocheted lion doll (added March 3, 2012)

1 fondant bunny cake bonanza (added March 10, 2012)

1 top hat (added March 13, 2012)

1 broken & stitched crocheted heart (added March 14, 2012) (completed April 4th)

1 pair knitted rainbow armwarmers (added March 14, 2012)
1 pair heart print pants (added April 8, 2012)
1 wookie doll (added April 1o, 2012)
1 pair baby booties (added April 12, 2012)

        7/52 (gets me to the weekend of Feb 18th, I should have 11 done by the end of the weekend!) (9/52 as of April1st) (11/52 as of April 5th)(12/52 as of April 10th) So as you can see I am a little short of my goal of one project a week. I guess I just have to realize that some projects are going to take longer than others. I will just have to accept that and more on. (Take it and go!)  

I am Mitten-less!

      

        That's it guys! I'm done! Finally I am free of mittens! Yay! Never, Never, Never, Never, Never! And I mean Never! Never will I make mittens for less than 70$ when made with fingerling wool and US 2 (2.75 mm) needles. Don't get me wrong. They are gorgeous and worth the effect but time-consuming as hell! I love them and it is pretty hard letting them go but when someone really appreciates them it makes it easier.

        I have been seriously considering what I want to sell on my etsy site, I think clothing, my own designs and some accessories. Bags, arm warmers/bands, hair bands etc. I think some stuffed animals and/or desk toppers. So now all I have to stock pile. Then sell, sell, sell!

Avocado!!!!

        Domestic victory is mine!!!!So I finally went to get potting soil and a large pot for my avocado plant today.

        Keith helped me replant both and I have started a new one as well in the magic blue cup. Soon my plantation will be the envy of all avocado growers... Mawahahahahahahahah.......here are some photos.

Before

After

Dexter Marathon

        I am determined to have these mittens finished today ( well tonight) so Keith, my bf and I planned a day of Dexter. All 12 episodes today. We are currently watching the last one. I and completely finished knitting and just need to fasten off to sew the linings. Thus I leave you dear reader with this simple post. Have a wonderful night. And for those of you in North America who do the day light saving thing, the clock go forward tonight. Don't be late in the morning if you have to work.

The Purpose of Retirement

        My friend's parents recently retired and are having a hard time adjusting, especially her dad. I don't really understand this. I would retire tomorrow if I could. But I have heard this so many times, retirement happens and that person doesn't know what to do with themselves. I wouldn't have that issue. I have so much I want to do!

        When I told this to my friend she responded, “Well of course you'd have no problem retiring, you have found purpose outside of work." And I realized she's right. I have finally found a purpose, well somewhat of a purpose anyways. My writing, my projects bring some purpose. That was a pretty amazing realization since I have struggled for so long with the concept of purpose. My purpose, namely my purpose in life. I have found some purpose writing this blog.

        If I didn't have to work full-time for some else to make a living, I still wouldn't live an idle life. My days would be filled with creating. So many people identify themselves by what they do. So many say "My work is my life." I guess I am trying to be able to say my life is my work.

How communications moves us.

        I was at a workshop today with my clerical team and it got me thinking. oddly enough not about the workshop I was in, frankly it really didn't seem to have alto of practical applications for me right at this time. Now that's not to say I wouldn't maybe use it in the future but not really applicable in my current position. Anyway I digress. So it got me thinking about communication in general. How we communicate, why we communicate, how we are effective, how we are uneffective. If you can't tell by the amount I write, I talk, I talk a lot, a very lot in fact. To excess some would say and I wonder I may talk a lot but do I actually say anything? Anything of value anyway. I write this blog every night and hope my content is amusing and pleasing, makes you want to come back for more, interesting and entertaining. But I can't be sure. No one has told me to shut up yet. But no one but my friend Susan comments so that may just be a matter of time. But if you are not a writer, how would you communicate what you have to say? We all have something, even if it is just to say I am here. I am me. Do you express yourself through art? Music? Food?

 

         So I pose this question, am I getting my messages across in my writing? Do you as readers see where I am coming from? Do you care to see my point of view? This would be the perfect time if someone finds me insufferable to write that shut up remark I mentioned before. :P No fooling, I will gladly take the comment.