Purging life and freedom from it all

Originally posted Wednesday March 22, 2006

I'm filled with the best of intentions in regards to this journal and then to hades in handbasket that thought goes.

Stitching
I've not been doing alot of stitching. Why I'm not sure, but I've really struggled with my stitching as of late.

I did stitch today 2 hours and 40 minutes, actually. I picked up Elise's RR7 piece which is the most beautiful dragon. I'm not much in to dragons and not something I would have stitched had it not been for 'having' to do it for this RR. I'm really happy with it. It is gorgeous. This is one of the reasons I love participating in RR's is that you work on pieces you would never do otherwise. I'm hoping to keep with my stitching this week and if so I should have this gem in the mail by early next week!

Life
Things in life are moving forward. I don't know when it happened or how, but I have this amazing life. What happened to the woman that didn't know how to get out of bed in the morning or sleep at night for that matter? She has been replaced by this new woman (me) that is so full of life and can't wait to face each day and see what it has to bring. If it weren't for financially uncertainty I don't think I'd have a single worry in my life! I have such freedom in that it is truly amazing and empowering!

I've been trying to do things around the house that don't cost me any money or very little. I've been trying to clean the garage out of junk and what a chore! Velda and Peter are going to take some stuff to the dump for me so that will help alot. I'm trying to burn any stuff I can in the fire pit on the back deck. It is very freeing and liberating. I feel like I'm cleaning more than the garage when I'm burning stuff it's like burning away the hurts and pains of a life so filled with crap.... I call this burning 'purging my life of Rob'! I really need to work through these negative thoughts and feelings I carry within myself when thinking of him. I really don't want to become bitter and these last few statements sound soooo bitter.

Things with the girls are going well. They are wonderful girls and keep me busy, but never ask for more than I can give. Sometimes they ask for too little, but even for that I'm thankful. I am truly blessed and they are so much a part of my peace and happiness.

Again, I'll try to stay on top of this journal. I really do enjoy writing it, but most days am just too lazy.

So much done and so much to do

Originally posted March 5, 2006

February Stitching Recap:
I was able to get some good stitching time in this month. I fell short of my personal goal of an hour per day, but I was close. I know close only really counts in horse shoes and something else, but forget what at this ghastly hour.

I came in with a total of 26 hours and 25 minutes. All things considered I'm a happy camper.

March Musings
I'm not sure what to expect from March. I know I'm probably not going to be able to do a lot of stitching on my own pieces. I don't mind really. I will be working on Elise's RR 7 piece. I'm really looking forward to this one. I'm doing the Summer Dragon. I'm not a big fan of green and this piece has a lot of green. I think I'll be okay though because when I was pulling the colours I was loving them! I'm hoping to start on it tomorrow (really today) after I've had some sleep. I don't trust myself with anyone else's piece when I'm this tired!

In other mindless nattering. I'm going to try and do a better job of journalling my stitching. That is my gift to you. I'm a funny girl, aren't I? Who do I think I am? Oh ya, right now an exhausted woman that would give anything to be sound asleep in comfy bed.

I'm off to get in to trouble elsewhere!

Love and happy stitches days to you.

Sick babies and stitching sucesses

Originally posted February 2, 2006

Stitching
I stitched today for 6 hours 20 minutes all on Spirit of Christmas. I'll be posting a WIP update soon. I haven't had a stitching day like this in a long time.

My next piece in my rotation is Angel Proclamation. It has been way too long since I've worked on this particular piece. I will work on AP for 5 hours then go back to Spirit of Christmas for an hour.

February goals
Angel Proclamation 5 hours done
Spirit of Christmas 3 hours
Hydrangea Harvest 5 hours
Finish It piece 10-5 hours
RR 7 piece 5 hours

Life
All things considered in my personal life there really isn't much to share. A has been diagnosed with Strep throat. Poor kid. She is on antibiotics right now. I'm hoping they get to working quickly. It breaks my heart to see either of my babies in pain and she is in alot of pain.

I guess that's all for now.

Love and happy stitching days to all.