Today is the first day of not being 'totally' employed. I decided that it would be interesting to blog this experience. I will be using a notebook to keep track of my to-do list, but this will be more of the how am I feeling, what am I thinking space.
Some of this experience has been amazingly positive. I have had flower's delivered by a good friend "just thinking of me", many hugs and listening ears, a long distance call from a co-worker in Memphis and an e-mail from another (the latter is a knitter so contacted me via Ravelry). Calls and e-mails from others at Medtronic, checking in on me, a call from a dear friend in WI, my sister in OR, dad here in MN and aunts in IA and GA. My sister-in-law in ND dropped me a line as well as many other friends near and far. I received a card from the Jr. High Pastor and one of my local knitting buddies gave me a gorgeous pair of earrings - miniature origami cranes. Also, all my friends on Ravelry have been very supportive - what a fun group! This outpouring has really helped me keep things in perspective - I don't want to land in a couch potato, depresses state. Even my daughter had some advice - an online career quiz - which I will be taking today. I have even had a few people already ask for my resume (yes, that is on the to-do list).
This morning I am going to find a bible study to work through on my own. I really want God to show me where I am supposed to go next. I am also hoping to get some taste testing cash this week. Today I also hope to clean up some gardens and find our main floor - laundry is every where (clean, unfolded) - and get our older computer over to a friends house to get it up and working so I am not fighting the kids for the laptop.
On a completely different note, this weekend was GREAT! I watched 'Underdog' with my son on Friday night - it was cute. Saturday my dh took off to open the camper - said it went well but the weather wasn't really great. While he was heading to WI, ds and I (along with some knitters from Amazing Threads) went to Shepherd's Harvest. We had a great time. I got my fiber fix and he got to visit and photograph goats, sheep, llama's, alpaca's, bunnies and watch herding dogs in action. His only regret was that I didn't let him bring home a bunny. The Ravelry groups congregated around 2pm at the Kettle Corn, but by then it was raining, so I didn't get to chat long. Saturday evening, ds had a friend over for the night, so I knit and watched a 'mama' movie while they entertained themselves. I was made breakfast in bed on Sunday (thank Dylan!), and spent the rest of the day relaxing. I even finished my Monkey socks (another whole story for later - maybe).
Life is Good!
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14 May 2007
Always Learning
Like the new title! I have being trying to think of something catchy that wasn't already taken. If it isn't new, oops and my apologies.
I find it amazing that I learn new things daily. I believe that when this stops occurring, I will probably be dead. However, I suppose I will learn a great deal in heaven (like the answers to all the yet unanswered questions). Anyway:
WHAT I LEARNED TODAY:
I am not a consistent journal'er or blogger. My intentions are good, but the follow thru is not. I think that is true in other parts of my life. Knitting however has been good for me, fairly quick gratification. Scrap booking works that way as well, but I think I need to print some pictures - it has been over a year since we got that digital camera!
Since that last post I have completed some more bibs, have only the last 1/2 of the hood on my wallaby and the toe of the left foot of the flip-flop socks. I know - need pictures!
This weekend I had a lovely time at Shepherd's Harvest with 6 gals I have gotten to know at Amazing Threads. It was sooo cool to see all the different stages of yarn, the different types, etc. I was especially intrigued by the silk hankies. Of course I had to purchase a few (along with the rest of the crew). The other thing I brought home to try was hand spinning (small wooden spindle vs. spinning wheel). Hindsight, I should have tried it there with someone experienced helping me, but, oh well. Another thing learned.
I find it amazing that I learn new things daily. I believe that when this stops occurring, I will probably be dead. However, I suppose I will learn a great deal in heaven (like the answers to all the yet unanswered questions). Anyway:
WHAT I LEARNED TODAY:
I am not a consistent journal'er or blogger. My intentions are good, but the follow thru is not. I think that is true in other parts of my life. Knitting however has been good for me, fairly quick gratification. Scrap booking works that way as well, but I think I need to print some pictures - it has been over a year since we got that digital camera!
Since that last post I have completed some more bibs, have only the last 1/2 of the hood on my wallaby and the toe of the left foot of the flip-flop socks. I know - need pictures!
This weekend I had a lovely time at Shepherd's Harvest with 6 gals I have gotten to know at Amazing Threads. It was sooo cool to see all the different stages of yarn, the different types, etc. I was especially intrigued by the silk hankies. Of course I had to purchase a few (along with the rest of the crew). The other thing I brought home to try was hand spinning (small wooden spindle vs. spinning wheel). Hindsight, I should have tried it there with someone experienced helping me, but, oh well. Another thing learned.
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