Treating myself
I finally figured out how to knit!! I discovered that if I use "continental" (left hand) style and chunky bamboo needles that it causes me very little pain. Woo Hoo!
Of course, now I can't quite figure out how to purl, but I went to a local knitting group meeting (an offshoot of the "stich-n-bitch" called "felt-n-belch" where we all knit in a bar and drink excellent Belgian beer) and I got some recommendations on websites that have helpful videos and stuff. So, yay me! To treat myself I went to the local yarn shop and bought lots of really cool yarn so I have something to inspire me to learn more. They also teach spinning (as well as sell spinning supplies) but I think I need to focus on one new skill at a time. But, maybe next year I can think about learning how to use a spinning wheel. It would be fun!
I also splurged and bought myself a new camera. I have been torn between my love for my trusty 35mm and the instant gratification of a digital. There is a digital version of my 35mm that seems to be very well reviewed, so I just bought one for myself. It was kind of a frivoulous (and expensive) purchase, but it is something that I have wanted for a long time. Besides, I haven't bought a new pair of shoes in MONTHS - since February!! So, it kind of equals out.
Of course, now I can't quite figure out how to purl, but I went to a local knitting group meeting (an offshoot of the "stich-n-bitch" called "felt-n-belch" where we all knit in a bar and drink excellent Belgian beer) and I got some recommendations on websites that have helpful videos and stuff. So, yay me! To treat myself I went to the local yarn shop and bought lots of really cool yarn so I have something to inspire me to learn more. They also teach spinning (as well as sell spinning supplies) but I think I need to focus on one new skill at a time. But, maybe next year I can think about learning how to use a spinning wheel. It would be fun!
I also splurged and bought myself a new camera. I have been torn between my love for my trusty 35mm and the instant gratification of a digital. There is a digital version of my 35mm that seems to be very well reviewed, so I just bought one for myself. It was kind of a frivoulous (and expensive) purchase, but it is something that I have wanted for a long time. Besides, I haven't bought a new pair of shoes in MONTHS - since February!! So, it kind of equals out.