I haven't taught in a classroom since May, 2011. People still ask me why I quit and when I am going to go back. I still miss teaching every day and I miss teaching and making music. It's still hard for me to talk about: my experiences, all the screwed up experiences, getting the 'I… Continue reading #1 – Why I’m blogging this
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The secret of change
2016 is going to have a lot of changes, whether I fight them or not. This post is my first step in trying to focus my energy on building the new.Late last year, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.*** It has been so difficult trying to maintain a normal life dealing with these symptoms… Continue reading The secret of change
Caution – Works in Progress
Looking at everything I have in progress currently, I had a thought - aren't we all really WIPs? None of us are totally complete. We will continue to grow, be re-worked, change, mature, refine with time. Woah, that was unexpectedly heavy.So why should I let these WIPs get me down? Time to celebrate the WIPs in… Continue reading Caution – Works in Progress
Halfway there! Donita 2015 update
Hi, my name is Donita and I have personal & crafting goals. This year, my mantra is "More of what makes me happy." I'm trying to choose my focus and hoping my mindset will follow.Despite the 0, count them, ZERO sunny days we had in June, I'm still trying to enjoy the summer. Thankfully, most… Continue reading Halfway there! Donita 2015 update
Spring acquisitions & beginnings
This spring, my crafting space had two unexpected acquisitions - one old & one new.Something oldMy husband's adorable grandmother is getting married & moving to Florida with her beau! They are both octogenarians, but that can't stop love! Since Grandma will be moving quite a distance, and her boyfriend already maintains a household in Florida,… Continue reading Spring acquisitions & beginnings
Hot off the Presses!
As I finally got around to sharing the story of my nephew's blanket with you, the next step was to edit & post the patterns for the afghan squares. As I was puppy-sitting our limping husky Sunday morning, I decided this was as good a time as any. So I got some tea, sat down… Continue reading Hot off the Presses!
Socks and more socks!
It's safe to say that socks are my happy place. I like socks. I wear them nearly every day even in spring and summer, as I work in an air conditioned office. Also, hand-knit socks make me happier than store bought ones. Socks are super-portable, so I can grab a project bag and go and… Continue reading Socks and more socks!
I’ll just design something… My Assemble Blanket – FO Friday
When my SIL and her husband announced that they were having a super-hero themed nursery, I immediately scooted over to Ravelry and searched for patterns with Marvel themes. I didn't find much, and what I did find wasn't really conducive to what I wanted to do. What I really wanted was a baby blanket and… Continue reading I’ll just design something… My Assemble Blanket – FO Friday
Donita 2015 – Q1 Check in!
Hi, my name is Donita and I have personal & crafting goals. This year, my mantra is "More of what makes me happy." I'm trying to choose my focus and hoping my mindset will follow.The end of March means the end of Q1. My mind likes clear boundaries of time (too many years spent on… Continue reading Donita 2015 – Q1 Check in!
An acute case of start-itis
From the Urban Dictionary (a very credible source):Startitis Startitis: noun - Repeatedly starting new projects while still having multiple uncompleted projects.Melanie is plagued by startitis. She frequently starts knitting something new rather than finish her other incomplete projects.Before you laugh, startitis is a real thing that fiber enthusiasts struggle with everyday - it can't be cured,… Continue reading An acute case of start-itis
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