Back in the groove
January 3rd, 2008Its a new year. The kids have returned to school. Connor's therapy schedule goes back to normal. Richard's office and teaching schedule return..
Its a relief, and also a little sad. Vacation is over.
But... the contract project was finished and shipped off (Its a horrid pattern. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone. I'll talk more about it.. if, when, it makes it to the site or catalog.) The previous one I returned is now up on the site, but I'm not telling which it is until I receive my catalog. This all means, I can go back to knitting what I want to knit.. when I want to.
More relief.
I've started another Gretel, a woven stitch scarf, which will likely be frogged - its not coming out the way I expected, the second basic sock is on the needles. I have plenty to keep my hands busy.
With that said, I haven't made resolutions, but I have set goals for myself. They are..
Get organized or be more organized. I'm sick of looking for obscure paperwork. Or for seasonal clothes for the kids. I need to organize them better in the attic so that they can be pulled out easily.
Make a routine and stick to it. Connor's sensory issues demand this. And some behind the scenes family happenings will also require this.
Be more creative. Not just knit already published patterns. Finally get down to brass tacks with the shawl design mulling in my noggin and get.it.done.
Spin more. And ultimately use more self spun yarn (which means BUY LESS commercially spun yarn.)
Family menus, where we all eat LESS meat.
Cook more. I love to cook.. I should be more adventurous in the kitchen.
Research buying a violin. I want to learn to play one. I've put this goal off for years.. its time to research buying one and actually learning!
Around a year ago on this day..
- New Year With The Llamies - 2006
- Enough is ENOUGH! - 2005
January 4th, 2008 at 8:49 am
yay violin! You can come jam with Tom’s banjo, Mike’s bass and maybe Dan’s guitar?
Got a Steekfest weekend available soon?
January 4th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
good luck with those resolutions. I tracked down the slipper pattern I was wanting, now if I can just get started, I might actually get something accomplished.
January 4th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I’m so glad that you are done with that contract job! I know it was driving you crazy. Now you can get back to work on that shawl!
Can’t wait to see it.
Good luck with your resolutions! I’m not making any, per se, but I am going to try that 101 list thing that Gwyneth told us about.
January 4th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
A violin? Wow! That sounds really cool. You go girl!! Itis time to do something for you!
Being organized helps in so many ways! For me it is the STAYING part you mentioned that is the hard part!! (I think it is the pesky people who live in my house and don’t put things back where they belong!) But you probably don’t have that problem.
Happy New Year!!
January 7th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
thanks for the visit to my blog. Love Rufus’s “Hallelujah.” Saw him perform it last week! I read your list and we have a lot in common. I have four kids and we’re a mixed-race, mixed-up family (two kids adopted from Asia. The other two came the traditional route - one is autistic.), I make art. So, nice to make your acquaintance, and I’ll be back for a visit again!
January 10th, 2008 at 1:32 am
You are quite ambitious.
Good luck with your resolutions. Guess what? I learned to knit this past weekend!!