Free as a Bird
November 25th, 2009
As of about 12:30 last night (or I guess this morning if you’re that kind of person), I am done with the big show, and I finally finished the last of the custom orders I was working on. That means that as far as knitting is concerned, I am a free agent! I took all of the custom stuff out of my store, and I am only shipping items that are already made and listed. It feels amazing to not be under a deadline to get things finished and mailed, or ready to show, or anything. I can literally make whatever I feel like making and I can make it AT MY LEISURE. Nice. I have a couple pairs of socks that I think I’ll get finished, and I saw a beautiful pattern for a lace infinity scarf that will be perfect for some yarn I bought at Stitches Midwest. I feel so free! It’s amazing to me that even though I love knitting so much, it can become work in a flash as soon as deadlines are involved.
My mom came over last night and we did some super stealthy Christmas shopping. I got a little something for Mikey that I think he might actually use and like. Which will be a first. He is really hard to shop for because he only likes video games, and I don’t ever know what games are cool. He will tell me, but I hate having him give me a list of video games and then just buying those because there is no surprise. But I think I did ok this year, so I’m happy. My mom also brought me a bunch of amazing food she got at an Amish bulk foods store over the weekend. She got Mike some wasabi peanuts, and she also got us some green bean chips and some dried salted peas, both of which are so good. She also got us a block of real fresh churned butter and this cheddar cheese that has salami bits in it. YUM! Oh, and gummies! She knows me well, what can I say?
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I am so excited to get the tree up! We are putting a 12 foot Christmas tree in our living room on Saturday. Can’t wait!!