Fractured foot + crutches for 6 weeks = not getting much done. My arms & hands are bruised badly so not able to knit. :'( Happy knitting to those that can.

Make your own yarn:
Cut up old plastic bags into strips, tie strips together (end to end), and wind into ball. Great way to recycle bags. :)

Amazing = Chocolates and Knitting

This week has been a long weeek and unfotunately it is only Tuesday. I have been very busy trying to deal with various nuisances. I have spent many hours trying to sort out the issues with my Comcast account and many more hours helping my dad remember everything he needs for his roadtrip on Thursday. I have also been juggling school work as well as preparing for graduation later this year. I am both excited and nervous for upcoming events. There is still much I need to think about and do with regards to my future.

Now for the few exciting events of this week. First I bought a new knitting book off of Amazon, which is where I whole-heartedly reccommend you get your knitting books. The sellers are really reliable and the book arrived really fast (~2 days). :) The book is Holiday Knits. I actually blogged about this book a few weeks ago, but will joyfully remind my readers of its contents.

Holiday Knits is a delightful book comprised of various knitting projects chosen with Christmas in mind, but that can actually be used year-round. I especially like that the authors, Allison Isaacs and Sara Lucas, divided the book into three sections: short weekend projects, week-long projects, and longer projects lasting 2 weeks or more. There are gifts for everyone from scarves to pillows along with pages of great advice. I will not give more away as I want this wonderful book to be a terriffic surprise.

Secondly, Ghiradelli chocolates is an amazing chocolate company. I was able to get 2-5 shipping for $4.95 along with a wonderfully wrapped box, which kept the chocolates from becoming warm. I was positively delighted over the wrapping, but also the quick shipping. The shipping I selected waas 2-5 days, but it arrived in a day! Amazing. I heartily reccommend you ordering chocolates today! :)

I feel awful. I haven't been a good blog writer and I apologize to my faithful readers. My excuse? School. I have been buried in reading for class. Xo

Who Knew?

I didn't think it was possible, but I do believe I have been burnt out on knitting. I have not knit a single stitch in over a week. I suppose it is because I was solely devoted to so many knitting projects and I forgot to take time for my other hobbies.

I had so many ideas for future knitting projects and I was so excited to start them that I began more projects than I could possibly finish this month.

I do not think this is a permanent condition, but I really do hope I find the urge to start knitting soon because I made this year my knitted Christmas. Yes, it is still a couple months before Christmas is here, but I have to finish an afghan, and a couple pair of socks. Plus I had plans for sweatshirts and other apparel.

Hmmm.....the thought of all that I have to do is leaving me slightly overwhelmed. Oh, if it were still summer than I could finish it all without a second thought. But it is now fall and I am starting school tomorrow, which means busy...busy...busy.

Well that is enough for now. I probably should get some much needed rest. My advice? Break up your knitting projects. Yes, knitting is wonderful, but it can lose its allure if you spend all your spare time knitting each stitch. Enjoy time with family and friends. Not to mention enjoy your other hobbies. Instead of knitting, maybe just read a pattern book? Or look for inspiration in your everyday outings or trips to museums, etc.

God bless and happy knitting!

Sometimes its good to remember childhood events and know that some people always have your back.

Haven't blogged in awhile but back in my apartment. Its weird to be back but good to have a break from drama. Now time to clean and organize. :)