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Not Going Backwards..

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I found myself falling back into my slow steps, steps that will not help me keep my word, and that isn’t good. I came home with the thought I would work on my book after my coffee, but my favorite online game (Township) was opened before I remembered I was supposed to start working on a post. 

I am trying to recall the anime or cartoon show I saw on HBO where the daughter asked her father what the word, “procrastine” meant, and he was trying to explain what her mother had said about him. Then the little girl said she thought it meant being lazy.

{}https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/procrastinate

Procrastinate : to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring:

In my case I enjoy creating new stories from something I saw or finding an answer to a question or two. I am not going to lose who I am and the person I want to be. What’s the point of dreaming if it stays a dream? 

I am watching one of my favorite anime, My Neighbor Totoro and I am smiling. I am also thinking about my next trip to Charlotte Yarn. https://charlotteyarn.com/ where you can not only buy yarn, but they have classes, and where we come together to crochet or knit. I have an hour left, and I need to work on my book, and eat an early dinner.

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A Time to Be Creative… by Lisa Herring  Paperback 

Recording each project can be fun, adding each pattern’s names, and keeping up with everything needed to complete one project at a time from the cost to how long it took to complete your creative work.

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Red Heart Super Saver Super Yarn Craft Kit for Crochet & Knitting & Amigurumi Projects 

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Bye IV Now, LD*

Getting Back to my Words….

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I didn’t want to take a break, because more items kept being added to my work list. I’m like I’ll just work through this pain as I started praying for a better job. 

Then I stopped, closed my eyes, and said I was going to listen to my body. So, I am going to put my phone down and crochet for the rest of my short break.

Okay I was ready to relax, at least until I saw that I broke my cute blue plastic crochet needle. I normally don’t take that one and it seems something always happens when you are rushing.

I was just thinking about how sweet it was going to be to sleep late tomorrow, but of course I had to think about the rent. When all those fruit tray orders came in, my mouth asked to come in, before my brain could stop the words from coming out of my mouth.

This made me also think about that pineapple on my counter. Time to make me a smoothie. I got myself a small ninja blinder and I hardly use it. I also started thinking about writing poems again and there are times when a quick thought crosses my mind, but it is almost always lost. There was a time when I always had a special book for that very reason. Time to relax with a cup of coffee.

https://amzn.to/4euaftn “A Time to Write,” is a composition notebook where words have a way to make you feel calm, create something new or encourage you to set all your dreams free. The lines of this composition notebook may not have any words now, but I am sure someone can change that. There are also a few pages that have a – to do list, and a debt tracker for bills or savings. Have fun with your words….

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Bye IV Now, LD*

My Last List…

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I am done going around in circles. Circles are round with no end to them. It’s like going through your day like a run on sentence. You tell yourself you want change, but you are not doing anything to make that happen. You dream of a big picture  and have an idea on how to turn that picture into reality.

It starts off being honest with yourself. You know you have no reason to be afraid.   

Psalms 23:4 NIV  [4] Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.23.4.NIV

Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV [6] Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  https://bible.com/bible/111/deu.31.6.NIV

I am taking a closer look at who I am and who I know I can be. I am going into a new stage in my life my way. I am in charge of my tomorrow, if I have a tomorrow, because no one knows when we will take our last breath. The only thing we can do is live our life the best way we can.

I enjoy crocheting. The idea of turning a skein of yarn into  blankets, hats, scarves, and countless other objects. I want to learn to do more, because I can imagine crochet items like curtains, rugs, dresses, and the list goes on.

People are all amazed when  they see me crocheting and I just smile and say thank you when I get a compliment on whatever I am working on. There have  been a few people who asked me to teach them how to crochet. I never thought about it, but I agreed. 

Then reality hit me. Teaching and doing are two different things. I’ve watched crochet tutorials on youtube. There are a lot I can follow and a lot I cannot. There are some with words and music playing in the background. Those are okay, but sometimes the words are too small to read across the screen. There are a few that are not in English or ones with a heavy accent and I still cannot understand what is being said. 

The videos I dislike the most are the ones that don’t show what they are doing, just talking about them, and That’s not doing me any good. If I see a picture, I want to learn how to do it, and what’s the point of posting a video if you are not going to show how it’s done.

I came across this video and…..

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How to Become a Certified Crochet Instructor

Elise Rose Crochet   Sep 24, 2019  #crocheting #crochet #howtocrochet Becoming a Certified Crochet Instructor takes time and effort, but it is totally worth it. In this video, I share the details of my journey, why you might want to enroll, and the costs involved. {}

I asked Google a question about getting a certificate to teach crochet and I clicked on this…..

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It is true you don’t need to have a certificate to teach crochet or knitting, but I would like to teach my craft with a better understanding and clear enough for others to follow along. I would like to prove one can crochet anywhere and it isn’t hard to do.

I have taken the first steps. Yes, I have started a new list and I WILL  FOLLOW THROUGH this time. THIS WILL BE MY LAST LIST. I have started with a monthly planner. Well, it’s time to crochet.

Bye IV Now, LD*

My Cotton Candy Shawl

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My eyes want to close, but my mind keeps adding more things I want and need to do. There just isn’t enough time in a day to do everything I want to do. I want to start filling my new book with each new project.

I wanted to make a cotton candy shawl and a butterfly throw. I thought that was just an idea, but when I was in Hobby Lobby I saw these two yarns.

I found a few crochet shawl ideas on youtube and there were a few I liked. This is the one I chose. If you like it, try it. I have one more skein of yarn to go and mine will be done.

Crochet Eyelet Triangle Shawl Tutorial | FAST & EASY!

Hooked by Robin Nov 23, 2021. Learn how to Crochet this Easy Triangle Shawl! With a very simple TWO row repeat, it quickly works up. Great for last-minute gifts!  In this video, I show you step by step how to crochet the shawl and how to crochet the beautiful triangle picot border.                                        ✨ Join the community! https://hooked-by-robin.ck.page/2a611… 👈🥰

 If you like it, try it. I have one more skein of yarn to go and mine will be done. I am hoping to have my cotton candy shawl done by Sunday, because it is a gift.

Bye IV Now, LD*

My Next Chapter..

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People are talking about shopping at Black owned businesses, but what about shopping at a Christian business? 

I shop, never really thinking about the company or their background. I only saw the deals and if I can get to it by the bus.

Then you hear what some big companies are doing and without realizing it, these companies are hiding a dark side, and it makes you start having second thoughts about shopping there.

I never really shopped at Hobby Lobby. The one time I was there, I kind of just walked through, because I didn’t see any brand names I knew. 

I keep telling myself I should try something new, but yarn costs too much to be taking a chance on. Then by chance someone gave me some yarn and to my surprise most of it came from Hobby Lobby.

I wish I had kept the wrapping, because this yarn reminded me of Caron’s simply soft yarn. I really enjoyed working with it. Yes, it is yarn from Hobby Lobby.

I also decided I am going to take a chance on my gift. I am not the best person who knows how to crochet, but I LOVE doing it. It is about time I start getting paid for what I enjoy doing. 

I will help others crochet too, because I am tired of hearing:

  • I can’t crochet 
  • It’s too hard to crochet 
  • I use to do it, but have no time now

I want to prove everyone wrong and show them how to enjoy crocheting a little at a time. I found out that Hobby Lobby is a Christian company, so I am going to add this store to my shopping list. I can’t wait to see my next chapter.

Bye IV Now, LD*