Voices in my Head

Telling me what I should be doing instead of what I am doing! I started a silk lace scarf the other day, supposed to be a gift this summer, but I am now in it's third rip-out. I've completely started over twice, now I just un-knit until I get to the mistake, mostly looking for stitches that I missed or added in my frenzy. It's getting old and I'm getting bored with the whole project, it's simply that I was seduced by the yarn... didn't take into account that I CAN'T COUNT to 10 when I have shoes on.

(hmmm, does that tell ya that I am just too damn old for this?)

You may be at odds with yourself today; on one hand, you're annoyed that your spontaneity is being constrained by previous obligations, affording you less wiggle room than you prefer. And yet you know exactly what you have to do now, even if you're tempted to avoid your responsibilities. However, being practical is your best course of action at this time. Don't worry; you'll have more opportunity to play later on in the week.

Well, aint that a kick in the pants? Yes, I am pissy because I have yet another dinner obligation tonight with people I see frequently enough, so I don't really want to go. And yes, I have no wiggle room. Bummer. And I DO know what I have to do today. So it's off to the studio to cut strips and squares from those strips until my poor arm gives out. I even have new blades in both my big rotary cutters and WOW, what a difference. Can't believe I didn't think of that before! It's all because Laurie was using one of them and kind of did a "hmmmm" and grunt when she couldn't cut a thread with it so she nicely mentioned that MAYBE I need a new blade. Well, duh.

I also decided to give myself the treat of some new machine needles too. Life has changed for the good with these few simple adjustments. Now, if I could just add back in some carbs I would be a happy woman.