Saturday, March 31, 2007

New Guilty Pleasure

Ok... maybe its not exactly new. Its no secret that I love to shop for art supplies and I hate to shop for clothes. However, I must amend that. I love to shop for wool and cashmere sweaters that I will recycle at my local Goodwill store. What a surprise. Its pawing through racks of clothes (which I hate), but everytime I find a sweater... its like I hit the jackpot. Today I didnt even take all of the sweaters home that I found. But, I did hit the jackpot! A beautiful designer, spring green, cashmere sweater with cables everywhere. And, the cost? A mere $3.50!!! I am hooked. Now I will have to be brave and actually make something with it!

Friday, March 30, 2007

Gratitude Friday

I am grateful for bus drivers. I definitely think they are underrated. While they drive me home in all kinds of bad traffic, I get to read, sleep or knit. I arrive home safe and refreshed, without all of the tension that bad traffic causes.

I am also grateful for a boss who told me that I could take today off if I needed too; and co-workers who brought me a cookie from last night's restuarant, and a sweetie who gave me the other half of his sandwich for dinner. Life is good.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Home Again

I am still at home today. My sweetie refused to take me to work with him... said I still too sick and needed to rest. So here I am.

I had wanted to go in today cause I feel guilty for taking two days off, plus I will be on vacation the week of Easter too. And I often seem to be sick when I have scheduled bingo! I especially wanted to go dinner tonight with two co-workers and a woman we used to work with. I love these women. They share my love for being of service, are so supportive and caring. We have made a great team over the years.

I finished the cleo clutch. One of the wonders of felting is that it hides all of my mistakes! Love that! I will post pictures this weekend.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Its a joy to be at home!



I stayed home from work today down with whatever this current bug is that is going around.... I am so exited to have this time to move slowly, take care of myself, and work on some projects. Yep, I can finish up my taxes. I need to be fresh in order to that... which I am first thing in the morning, but not at night. And, I am almost finished with my Cleo's clutch from Spun Magazine. This was a good cable project for me (it does have a mistake in the pattern which took some time to figure out). I am almost finished with the bunny for my nephew too. I have a lot of things I want to do!

I love the mornings here. There are a lot of birds that sing first thing. They hop up onto my balcony and sing away. Robins, morning doves, little twitter birds. And, oftentimes there is a big red-tailed hawk in the big eucalyptus tree across the street. Oh, and hummers too. I love hummingbirds. Sometimes, I am lucky enough to find birds nest abandoned by them. Birds are such a gift.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Anyone else?

Ok, here's the good news: I have so many creative ideas and projects that I want to do: my first zine and swap; a bunny for my nephew from a recycled sweater; felted blankets; and an assortment of knitting projects. Ok, here's the hard news: finding the time and energy to do it. I oftentimes feel overwhelmed. Of course, then's the taxes, house cleaning, excercising, and working a full time job.

I am home early today so I had a chance to watch Oprah. Part of her show was about a preacher who's started a no complaining policy... so don't think that I am complaining. Just trying to figure out how to fit it all in. I think this is a lifetime goal.

Maybe what is important is just knowing that I do love to be creative... even when I don't do it as much as I would like to. Its a good self reminder for those times when I think I am not creative at all, and to find the courage to be kind to myself when I am not creating.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

First Post

Today is my first post! I am officially starting my blog! This has been on my to-do list for sometime, but now I will be able to cross it off.... well ok, not quite, as it needs some adjusting. Thank you dear Gail for encouraging me to start my own blog!