EW

Ramblings on writing, crafting and life.

We have employment success!!

Yes, you read right. M has been successful in the westward-ho! job search. He’ll be working in Anacortes, and we’ll be looking in that area, or Skagit valley for a place to hang our hats.  I’m so happy to be past the “waiting intentionally” portion of the program. I really suck without answers, timelines, or at least some kind of clue. Nebulous – someday, kinds of time tables mess with my equilibrium.

I’ve come to several realizations while he’s been away. Paramount being, single parents deserve medals. Big ones. Shiny, brilliant, expensive damned medals. Who knew taking one person out of an equation would create so much….havoc? You did? Well hush it. I didn’t. I’ve not edited a single page since he’s been gone. Nor written a word. I start each day with good intentions of getting to it. By the time I’ve got them all abed, I’m the mental equal to a bowl of oatmeal. Sad, tired, day-old oatmeal, a wee bit congealed and hard about the edges.

Ahh well….this too shall pass. On to step one of the “40 step plan” as M has dubbed it.  That’s allright. Steps I can do.

But little to no writing.

M is gone. 9 days today, not that I’m counting or anything. I’ve spent a lot of time on ravelry.com . If you are a knitter, crocheter, spinner, weaver…hell nearly any kind of fiber artist, this is a place to visit. It’s an amazing resource for information, patterns, and community. I love it. If fiber floats your boat and you haven’t yet been there…Go. Now. Hurry.

I started a Knit Along project. My first sweater! Granted I’ve only made it to the first buttonhole, and became inexplicably stymied by the entire thing. I think I’ve just had a difficult few days. I’ll post pics as the thing progresses. I’m loving the yarn though, Cascade 220 Heathers in a gorgeous purple/black twist.

I’m also at the point of debating on the merits of a massive de-stash before moving. Keeping only those really precious yarns to move. Or just keeping it all. Its just yarn. Doesn’t weigh much right? RIGHT???