When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive---- to breathe, to think to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius This weekend seems to be a celebration of surprises so far. Day 13 in craftvent was a surprise day. What's in package number 13!? The surprise days…Read more Craftvent Day 13
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Celebrating Life: Surprises
Dreams are necessary to life. ~ Anais Nin Life is full of ups and downs. Some surprises are great. Some are less desirable. I learned from The Gratitude Diaries every time we receive negative feedback it takes at least 3 - 6 positive feedbacks/experiences to cancel out the 1 negative. Our brains are still hardwired…Read more Celebrating Life: Surprises
Craftvent Day 12
Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes. Day 12 marks the official half way point for my Craftvent kal! Sure, I was supposed to open these on December 12, but look at the value I'm getting out of this? Can I…Read more Craftvent Day 12
Craftvent Day 11
Do what is right, not what is easy. It's the last week of January. It's cold and sunny this morning. It's very tempting to cast on a new project and let my momentum on my craftvent scarves wan. Working on two scarves means each day takes twice as long. Typically, this is exactly when I…Read more Craftvent Day 11
The Books of 2020
Always look on the bright side of life. Otherwise it'll be too dark to read. ~ Unknown With the conclusion of 2020, means the end of my 2020 Book Challenge. I was very ambitious last year when I set my reading goal of 25 books. Based off of 2019, I thought it was doable. Nothing…Read more The Books of 2020
Craftvent Day 10
The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller I didn't expect it to take me another week to write the next Craftvent post. After all, Day 10 is a surprise day with no knitting involved. Life is unpredictable.…Read more Craftvent Day 10
Celebrating Life: Keto Iced Lolly
Some people grumble that roses have thorns, I'm grateful that thorns have roses. ~ Alphonse Karr Last Friday, we were celebrating life with gratitude. I learned from my dear followers about a gratitude jar. I love that idea! I also love the idea of a gratitude journal. I haven't yet settled on which route to…Read more Celebrating Life: Keto Iced Lolly
Craftvent Day 9
If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path. ~ Embracing the Buddha Within When I'm knitting a gift, I like to think of that person while I'm knitting. I think about the good times we've shared, happy memories or just the love and compassion I feel towards them. I…Read more Craftvent Day 9
Die Another Day
"I know all about you. Sex for dinner and death for breakfast." Over the holidays, the British Hubby and I took a slight hiatus on our Friday night Bond movie marathon. Die Another Day was our next movie. This is the last movie with Pierce Brosnan as Bond. I've been pondering why I enjoyed this…Read more Die Another Day
Craftvent Day 8
Appreciate yourself and honor your soul. You would think since I had some extra time off the past two weeks, I would be a bit further along on Craftvent. Life is about finding a balance. While I wish I could knit non-stop for two weeks straight, my hands and arms would not appreciate that. I…Read more Craftvent Day 8
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