I cannot believe I worked all day on a post for my Krachet Cafe post, but I am having trouble editing it on WordPress. I am beyond done with working on my site right now. Almost five hours wasted (with 1048 words, videoes watched, and editing pictures). Well I won’t say it was a total waste, because I have been drinking water and working out ten mintues every half an hour.
I know I will NOT come back to my original post today. I miss when you can just copy and past from Google Doc. oh well, maybe I will get back to it tomorrow. It isn’t hard not to believe I really don’t like computers. It is time to crochet and relax.
I couldnât get past the feeling that there was something wrong, but for the life of me I couldnât figure out what it was. I had to go over my to do list and the only thing that was going to change this week, was my dentist appointment.
I made the appointment two weeks ago and wrote the date, time, and address down the same day that it was given. I got time off from work and a ride too and from.
That feeling wouldnât go away, so I made a phone call. I was upset, because I was given the wrong date and time. Fine, my ride said it was okay, but my job said, âNoâ.
It was another slow day, so I picked up my favorite book Lysa TerKeurst, â100 DEVOTIONS to Know God IsHolding You Close,â and this is what I read:
I am so glad I made that call. I really would have been upset if I had gone a few miles out of my way. I am still upset that I have to wait another two weeks before I get to go to the dentist, and there is another misunderstanding. I will be going to a different dentist.
I have thirty minutes to relax before I start dinner. I will read a little and forget my morning and plan for a better day tomorrow..
I never thought I would be the one who would be counting calories to lose weight. I lost over twenty pounds in three months, but my doctor isnât impressed. I know losing two or three pounds a week may not be the best for everyone, but I am good at losing these unwanted pounds slowly.
There was a time when I lost a lot of weight quickly, enough where I could shop a few sizes smaller. The problem with that was – it came back so fast that I got depressed, and stopped working out altogether.
I am going to lose this weight, but I am going to do it my way. I am walking, dancing, and working every day. Yes, I do have a sweet snack once in a while. It isnât every day or even once a week, but when I have the taste for something sweet. I enjoy my treat.
I am at a stand still right now with my weight loss, due to a little pain, but I am not letting that stop me from doing chair aerobics. I believe as long as you are moving, and focus on the ending project it doesnât matter how long you get there as long as you are fighting to cross that line.
I am a winner. I may have to cross that line last, but it’s my race and it’s my time. I also decided to start writing more about my craft, start building my confidence about it, and by the time I am ready to open up my shopify account. I will be ready to enjoy crossing that line as wellâŚ
Ever been so bored you donât know what to do? My mind is full of words and I know I should type them out, but without any energy to do it. I donât want to even think about it.
I decided yesterday I was going to give up on coffee. It is something my doctor has been trying to get me to do for years. I am not doing this, because she thought it was a good idea.
I am doing this to see if my hand and my toes will stop going numb or this trigger finger that is hindering my time working on my crochet.
I know chocolate has a little caffeine in it, so what is a healthier version of that? This cacao powder sounds like a good idea, and who knows I might like it?
This quick homemade hot chocolate with cacao powder is made with just milk, honey, cacao powder and a touch of vanilla. Let me assure you that itâs nearly as easy to make as a powdered mix, but itâs even more delicious and much more nutritious. Itâs sweetened with just honey and is a wonderful wintertime âtreat,â thatâs really not a treat at all. đ
I may have added more honey, a little cinnamon, and my favorite coffee creamer in it to make it drinkable. Then again I DO NOT LIKE hot chocolate, but I couldnât get the headache.
I had tired hot tea. All that did was make me sleepy. I know I will have to get used to not having as much caffeine as normal. It is saturday. It is a start. I donât know how long I can hold out.
I know it’s only coffee, and I have tried decaf. That is a NO! I donât even feel like playing any of my games. I am trying to focus on a project, but I am having trouble doing that. I did start three times and took it out three times. It’s going to be a long weekend.
Still I donât feel like creating anything (I never thought I would say that unless I was sick and I am not sick) and my eyes donât want to stay focused on the screen. I believe I will turn the music on and walk it out.
**Side note – The blanket in this picture, by Daria Shevtsova. I know how to make it, but I don’t know how to keep each stitch in place. I had to redo it one time too many and got tired trying to figure it out. I got my blanket done another way. It was the biggest yarn I have ever used.
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I got to work early one day and quickly set up a space where I could start creating. I had my gospel music playing semi loud as I worked on my latest crochet project. (not this pink & grey project)
It doesn’t surprise me anymore as someone completed my work. I am grateful for someone like my work and even more hopeful when they express how they would like to buy something I could make for them.
They are happy to tell me their ideas and if it’s within my skills I will give them part of the answer they want to hear. “Yes, I can make it for you.” I try to keep my prices as low as I can, but for some reason some are surprised at the amount. I can’t believe I even broke it down with honest words:
It takes an hour and a half to and from my house. (I do not have a car and have to take at least two buses to get anywhere) That’s three hours just in travel time.
Another hour to get the materials I need to complete the project.
A skein of yarn costs $6.00 (before tax) and it normally takes at least two skeins to make a throw for a chair.
It will take one or two weeks to complete a small project. (If its not a rush job, because I do have a job)
It will cost $30.00 for one throwâŚ
I know my price was low and reasonable. I had planned on a simple design. Although she wanted a multiple granny square throw. I had to remind her of the cost of the yarn and my time.
I also wasn’t surprised she no longer wanted the throw. If you go to any retail store the cost of a throw is around $15.00 to $30.00. You can buy a copy of a blanket or buy an original throw or none at all?
The next time she saw me, it was a friendly greeting, but no more talk about making her a throw. It’s okay, because most people donât see the value of a homemade item beyond the amount they have to pay for it.
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3am Thunder of Words 
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