What I did when I should have been doing other things

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I’m stressed out about some deadlines that have come and gone.  Deadlines I did not meet.  I’m also stressed by a situation at work that I can’t fix.

So when I woke up this morning and realized my calendar was blank (yes, BLANK!!) for today, I sort of lost my mind.  Instead of doing the things I should have done….I did other things.

First, I finished my First Saturday Quilt block.  What a fussy block!  To be honest, if they are all like this, I might not even try to keep up.  I did NOT enjoy working on it, but I do feel satisfied that I am done with it! Now I can go tomorrow and get my next block without having to pony up 5 more dollars!  Sweet!

Then I knit up a quick cozy for my iPod Touch so I can toss it in my purse without worrying about it!  I originally started it on some sock yarn and size 2 needles but realized I needed something quicker than that!  So, then some bulky yarn and size 10 needles and I came up with this:

And, now I really should make some headway on other things. (sigh – being responsible is really no fun!)

Summer Break

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So, what am I going to do with myself on my summer break?!

  • Work.  I still work for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.  I’m blessed to work from home for them.  I’ve been working for them for a little more than 5 years now.
  • Knit.  I’m finishing a shrug for Sissy.  Then I have a lace stole for my mom I’m working on.  Finishing a winter sweater for me and then trying to decide on a lighter weight cardigan pattern to start next.
  • Cook. I’m trying to feed my family less processed foods.  I’m also challenged each week by the veggies in my CSA box.  It’s been lots of fun!
  • Quilt.  I’m still competing with Ashley & Trina with our Block of the Month.  I even made a page about it on my blog to help me track my progress.  I’m currently losing the bet!
  • Scrapbook.  Ok…really only guilt is making me add this one.  I NEED to scrapbook.
  • Geocache.  I hope we can make some time each week to Geocache.  Need to nag my Hubby I guess! 😉

I think I’m really going to enjoy my summer!