“Life is
short, Break the Rules.
Forgive
quickly, Kiss SLOWLY.
Love truly.
Laugh uncontrollably
And never
regret ANYTHING
That makes
you smile.”
Today, after a busy mornings work, I did the
unthinkable. I took to the bed at 4pm (that’s in the afternoon). Truth be told,
it started as a quick lie down with two used teabags resting on my eyes. I woke
up a couple of hours later, under the covers with thoughts of Mr.? playing on
my mind. Despite looking the worst for wear, I felt no guilt! I felt slightly
naughty, squandering two hours of a working day on beauty sleep, interjected by
thoughts of a certain…. However, I felt completely invigorated to have wasted
this time so blissfully. My mantra: nothing is wasted if you can truly justify
its worth.
So, what with that ever increasing stash of
once off, hand dyed, spun by a virgin bathing in a lake of asses’ milk, yarns
which you felt were a must buy when you spent your bread on them? Do not fear!
Keep your secrets closer than your friends and all will be well.
Concealing your stash can be difficult. I suggest finding some excellent mini projects to treat your friends to instead. Giving is
always so much easier than receiving. One-ball projects are most definitely the
way to rid you of that guilty stash. Incorporating stripes, intarsia, Fair
Isle, pom poms, finger puppets, the list is endless. Find new, innovative ways to
dispel that unnecessary guilt and all the while, increasing your actual friend
stash. Blossoming motifs and flowers are a great way to use up little bits of
yarns. Not only can the fuzzy flora be used to adorn necklines, hairlines and
even cheer up the breadline, if you are there!
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A few random thoughts, Isobel.
ReplyDeleteI love your mantra. I will use it to justify all the time I spend surfing the net.
All of your posts come to me as "untitled" when clearly they are not. Curious!
I would love it if you posted a few one ball projects.
Happy New Year and keep up the good work.
M.