Feeling Very Honored
Yesterday, when I wrote my first post in this new blog, I was still feeling rather upset about having to say goodbye to my Project. The past few days have been very hard for me. And, in all honesty, I think it will be a very long while, before I am completely okay with what has happened. To get so far in my goal, only to learn that I have to stop early. Well...it is crushing, to say the least.
And, yesterday...Even as I posted the link to this blog, in my previous one, I thought to myself: 'Yeah. My readers, who have been so awesome with The Yarn Project, may not be willing to read a brand new blog.' I hoped for the best. I hoped that all of you would take this new step with me. But, I prepared for the worst.
I was totally stoked to see so many people follow me over, and give me such comforting words of encouragement. It was a much needed comfort, to see that all of you are ready to embrace this change with me. From The Yarn Project, to a brand new blogging adventure.
And, I am eternally thankful.
My sweetie has spent the last five days STRAIGHT, at the Moose Lodge. The schedule has been the exact same. Wake up early (unlike before, when my sweetie would not wake up until 10, at the earliest.) Take a quick shower, then go to the Moose, early in the morning. Spend all FRIGGIN day there. Then, at 8 or 9 pm...Sometimes even later, come home, and get ready to start the same thing all over again, the next day. Now, if the Moose was a paying gig, I would have NO problem with this. In fact, I would most likely encourage it. But, it isn't a paying gig...It is all volunteer. What this means, is that rather than go and look for a job, my sweetie will waste away the days, doing free work. Worse yet, the Moose Lodge, I have come to feel, is taking priority over family. This is very concerning. And, I am very close to being fed up.
Yesterday morning, before I went to my physical therapy appointment, I told my sweetie that I had decided to end The Yarn Project. "I really didn't have a choice. I need to start making things, to try to sell online." Even I could hear the devastation in my voice. I am sure that my less-than-sweet sweetie pie could hear it, as well. But, rather than offer support, sympathy, or even a helping hand, what was the response?
"Well, that's good. It is great, that you are going to do stuff, to try to help out."
Yup! Those were the exact words. I felt like screaming. Just go off, on a rant, and show a side of Michael that nobody has EVER seen before. Instead, I left for physical therapy, deeply upset.
Physical therapy, it turns out, was just what I needed. Two hours, of hard work. Stretches, playing ball, and lifting weights. By the time I left, I was too exhausted, to be pissed off. As for my walking...Using just one cane, is becoming easier by the day. It has only been a matter of weeks, and yet, I feel totally comfortable. I should also mention here, that my legs are starting to look more like the legs of a 29 year old man, and less like pencils. While still thin, there is definite muscle tone. No joke...My legs have actually doubled in thickness, since the casts were removed, in January 2010. And, weird as it may look, I often am feeling my own calf muscles. I will be out at a restaurant, and I will start running my hands over my calf muscles. I swear, people must think I am a big time freak. But, I can't help it. I mean, it is INSANE to think that, just earlier this year, those calf muscles were not there at all.
So...moving on. (I am sure you all do not necessarily care to read about calf muscle molestation any longer.)
Yesterday, I finished up two pieces, which I will be putting in my Etsy shop (soon to come.)
I am currently working on a baby blanket, made from Red Heart Yarn. The color scheme is lavender and buff. It is very pretty, but I still have a bit of work to do, on it. So, yesterday, I took a break, from the baby blanket.
After getting home from physical therapy, I decided to work some Halloween treats, for my soon to be shop. After all, we all know how much I LOVE Halloween. (If, by chance, you did not follow my last blog, and are just new to me...I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!) So, with Halloween in the near(ish) future, why not make some crocheted masks.
That is EXACTLY what I did.
First, I created a totally awesome Candy Corn mask. It is made from the Candy Corn Ombre yarn, from Hobby Lobby. And, I edged the entire mask with orange and white eyelash yarn. It is totally awesome. I just LOVE it. Here is a picture of the candy corn mask.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyarnproject/6052711091/in/photostream
Next up, we have another mask, that I just adore. I have always had a HUGE thing, for the Phantom of The Opera. It has always been such a totally wonderful story. And so, that is the inspiration for this second mask, made with white acrylic yarn. This mask features a black musical note, and a single red rose.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyarnproject/6052711103/in/photostream
I plan to make a few more masks, as well as some witch hats, and other Halloween goodies, as well as finishing up the blanket. But, there they are...The first two pieces, made for my soon-to-be Etsy shop. What do you think? Be honest!
Well...there it is. An entry down. I have to go get ready. We are going out for breakfast, and I am still in my grungy PJ's. I am not exactly sure they are appropriate restaurant attire.
Until tomorrow...
Happy yarning.
And, yesterday...Even as I posted the link to this blog, in my previous one, I thought to myself: 'Yeah. My readers, who have been so awesome with The Yarn Project, may not be willing to read a brand new blog.' I hoped for the best. I hoped that all of you would take this new step with me. But, I prepared for the worst.
I was totally stoked to see so many people follow me over, and give me such comforting words of encouragement. It was a much needed comfort, to see that all of you are ready to embrace this change with me. From The Yarn Project, to a brand new blogging adventure.
And, I am eternally thankful.
My sweetie has spent the last five days STRAIGHT, at the Moose Lodge. The schedule has been the exact same. Wake up early (unlike before, when my sweetie would not wake up until 10, at the earliest.) Take a quick shower, then go to the Moose, early in the morning. Spend all FRIGGIN day there. Then, at 8 or 9 pm...Sometimes even later, come home, and get ready to start the same thing all over again, the next day. Now, if the Moose was a paying gig, I would have NO problem with this. In fact, I would most likely encourage it. But, it isn't a paying gig...It is all volunteer. What this means, is that rather than go and look for a job, my sweetie will waste away the days, doing free work. Worse yet, the Moose Lodge, I have come to feel, is taking priority over family. This is very concerning. And, I am very close to being fed up.
Yesterday morning, before I went to my physical therapy appointment, I told my sweetie that I had decided to end The Yarn Project. "I really didn't have a choice. I need to start making things, to try to sell online." Even I could hear the devastation in my voice. I am sure that my less-than-sweet sweetie pie could hear it, as well. But, rather than offer support, sympathy, or even a helping hand, what was the response?
"Well, that's good. It is great, that you are going to do stuff, to try to help out."
Yup! Those were the exact words. I felt like screaming. Just go off, on a rant, and show a side of Michael that nobody has EVER seen before. Instead, I left for physical therapy, deeply upset.
Physical therapy, it turns out, was just what I needed. Two hours, of hard work. Stretches, playing ball, and lifting weights. By the time I left, I was too exhausted, to be pissed off. As for my walking...Using just one cane, is becoming easier by the day. It has only been a matter of weeks, and yet, I feel totally comfortable. I should also mention here, that my legs are starting to look more like the legs of a 29 year old man, and less like pencils. While still thin, there is definite muscle tone. No joke...My legs have actually doubled in thickness, since the casts were removed, in January 2010. And, weird as it may look, I often am feeling my own calf muscles. I will be out at a restaurant, and I will start running my hands over my calf muscles. I swear, people must think I am a big time freak. But, I can't help it. I mean, it is INSANE to think that, just earlier this year, those calf muscles were not there at all.
So...moving on. (I am sure you all do not necessarily care to read about calf muscle molestation any longer.)
Yesterday, I finished up two pieces, which I will be putting in my Etsy shop (soon to come.)
I am currently working on a baby blanket, made from Red Heart Yarn. The color scheme is lavender and buff. It is very pretty, but I still have a bit of work to do, on it. So, yesterday, I took a break, from the baby blanket.
After getting home from physical therapy, I decided to work some Halloween treats, for my soon to be shop. After all, we all know how much I LOVE Halloween. (If, by chance, you did not follow my last blog, and are just new to me...I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!) So, with Halloween in the near(ish) future, why not make some crocheted masks.
That is EXACTLY what I did.
First, I created a totally awesome Candy Corn mask. It is made from the Candy Corn Ombre yarn, from Hobby Lobby. And, I edged the entire mask with orange and white eyelash yarn. It is totally awesome. I just LOVE it. Here is a picture of the candy corn mask.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyarnproject/6052711091/in/photostream
Next up, we have another mask, that I just adore. I have always had a HUGE thing, for the Phantom of The Opera. It has always been such a totally wonderful story. And so, that is the inspiration for this second mask, made with white acrylic yarn. This mask features a black musical note, and a single red rose.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theyarnproject/6052711103/in/photostream
I plan to make a few more masks, as well as some witch hats, and other Halloween goodies, as well as finishing up the blanket. But, there they are...The first two pieces, made for my soon-to-be Etsy shop. What do you think? Be honest!
Well...there it is. An entry down. I have to go get ready. We are going out for breakfast, and I am still in my grungy PJ's. I am not exactly sure they are appropriate restaurant attire.
Until tomorrow...
Happy yarning.