AKA WIP Thursday #10. Why is this beginning to feel like such a chore? I used to love writing and reading blogs. So much feels like it’s changing, but it’s not really. Am I putting too much pressure on myself? Maybe what I need is a lazy morning, or evening. Some time where I can sit around and read or draw. Nothing taxing.
I haven’t been quite as exhausted this week as I was last week, thankfully. I realized that I was over-thinking things and tried harder to relax in class, which is a much less stressful way to deal with school. I’m still tired at the end of the day, but not that all-consuming exhaustion, the one that scares me. (I was close to exhaustion yesterday, but not the same.)
I want to be able to write more, but I don’t know what about.
I also want to be able to turn off the computer more, but I can never get over the feeling of being desperately needed. It’s good that I’m going away next week. I won’t take my computer, either. Hopefully that will help me get back to myself.
This week for class I’ve been watching an excruciatingly long mini-series called: Heimat: A Chronicle of Germany.
So, Opal Zwergergarn in stockinette stitch it is. Nice and German to go with the German history. Nice and easy to go with the level of knitting I can handle right now.
Yes, the second mitten is finally moving along. I’m past the thumb gusset, so as long as I concentrate it should all be done soon. Maybe it’ll be done and ready for an FO post on the Monday or Tuesday after I get back?
Last week the snow here was up to my waist. Now you can actually walk on the tennis courts… Spring this year seems like birth: extremely messy and ugly in the process of transforming from winter to spring. Actual spring will be beautiful. Though I am not discounting the possibility of another snowstorm before the month is over. This is Minnesota. Winter lasts a long, long time.
Nothing like German yarn to go with German miniseries. My degrees might be revoked, but I’ve never watched Heimat. It just seems so, well, … long. Good luck!
Hope you have a wonderfully restful week. Take care.
I honestly don’t know how you go to school and blog. I couldn’t do it! In fact, when I was in university I couldn’t even go to school and knit! In order for me to write I need to have a calm and rested and focused mind – not something I ever remember having while also carrying a full course load and working to pay my tuition and of course maintaining my university social life!
I love love love that sock yarn! So happy and bright! Perfect during the mess of Springtime.
(BTW, having been there and done that “giving birth” thing, I can tell you – very good analogy of citing the spring melt as being akin to the messiness of birth!)
Have a great holiday next week Stephanie!
Very pretty socks – and nice that you are matching your classes to knitting :-)
I know just what you mean about turning off the computer – but I’ve been forcing myself to do it – and I really sort of like it. I do catch up on blogs every few days, but I have been spending more time knitting, reading, interacting with my family. Very nice! I hope you can find a better balance – but you shouldn’t feel pressured to do anything that you don’t want to do!
*steals socks and runs* Muwahahahaha! Bright Socks! *cuddles*