Emotional Rollercoaster

 

About 6 years ago I took a trip to Philadelphia. I went to look at the Art University and instead fell in love with the entire city. I love cities. Don't ask me why. It's a mixture of the atmosphere and a million things to see and explore. But then again I also love the long curvy roads that you can only get in the country. I'm a conundrum, yes I'm aware. While in Philly, I came across a book that still tops my favorites list. 2001 things to do before you die. It's a pretty simple book, just a very long list of everyday things to do. I needed this book, I had to see what I was missing. The entire ride home I checked off what I had done. Bake brownies, laugh til it hurts, make S'mores....Is this what I've done in life so far??? I decided then and there I needed to do more of this list.

 

I finally reached something sort of "out there" but "doable"

....Take Up Knitting....

You better believe I took up knitting.

 

Among worrying, I am also a very emotional person.

As my Husband says, an "Emotional Roller coaster"
Granted, I am a good mixture of Irish and German, and we all know these aren't the most levelheaded ethnicity's I could have on my side.

My Rosy Red cheeks light up when I'm Frustrated, Irate, or on the Verge of Tears.

Essentially every other emoticon other than :)

 

So I patiently read over the directions for New Knitters...gave it a shot

Read them again...second attempt

Gave it a final attempt before what was supposed to be a scarf turned into a headband.

It's quite possible I made up my own pattern just to say that I did it.
So I threw out my knitting needles and ditched the idea entirely.

 

So, here I am, 6 years later reading "Knitting for Beginners" @ 11:00 p.m. I do have a very hard time admitting when I'm wrong (Just ask Bill). I will not let this get the best of me, anymore. And whether or not I become a Knit Master or I just finish one darn scarf, I will finally be able to check off the hundred adorable crocheted/knitted items on Pinterest. And it's One less thing to do before I die.