1. I am not a quitter. But when it comes to daily/weekly/monthly/yearly commitments, and when it comes to personal challenges, I think I’ve done my fair share. And so, it is with heavy heart, but not a small amount of relief, that I admit defeat when it comes to 365. I am officially joining the 365 for commitment-phobes — NOT, mind you, because I am afraid of commitment. But rather, I find myself committed to more important things at the moment.
2. I like knitting for friends and family. That said, I still haven’t finished my promised Christmas knitting from last year. And so I happily acknowledge that this year, there will be no Christmas knitting. Well… there will be four things knit for christmas this year — two small things, and two larger things. But that’s it.
3. I am preoccupied. And since I finally acknowledged some looming deadlines, I am also anxious and stressed (nothing like recognizing that you have four months to do a lot of writing. A. LOT.). I’ve been hauling ass to finish this chapter from hell (as I know affectionately refer to it) before Thanksgiving break, and as a result I have officially entered the absent minded phrase. With that in mind, I admit that it is going to be a while before the lovely Twisted Flower has a mate. Because honestly, I just don’t have enough brainspace to keep track of it.
Whew. I feel better.
FO tomorrow when my camera batteries are charged.
It sounds like you have your priorities in order for staying sane over the next few weeks. As my mother would say, remember to breathe.
Good luck!
Good to get that off your chest.
Thought you might like a story from my recent journey through the absentminded phase.
A few days ago, I couldn’t figure out why my socks didn’t fit. I kept pulling them up and being annoyed by them, but just could NOT figure out what was going on.
The next day I realized that I had been wearing my fiance’s socks. He has a size 11 foot… mine is a 5.5.
Oh yes… writing stress can be fun. NOT!
Way to do what you need to do. Good luck with the chapter from hell!
Oh, and I just have to say that I had to chuckle in recognition at the fact that to a knitter, two small projects and two larger ones can count as “no christmas knitting”.
Deep breaths girl. You will get there and you will be fine.
I’ve always known that I had an overly committed personality, hence the ease with which I can do 365! But I think it’s nice to use the idea as an inspiration to take shots of significant moments–and NOT be afraid to take them yourself. Because if you don’t take them, who will?