Those that can't DO, buy......

The creative juices are beginning to flow again. Ah, and it feels so good. I was a bit worried for awhile that I had lost all interest in creating!! Alarming, since it is such a part of who I am. But I find that when surrounded by creativity, it brings forth that which is within. Thus, when not, it staggers and fades.
I've been pulling out projects lately, some purchased quite awhile ago, and am cracking on with them. Some are not successful. Yesterday I threw out a sewing pattern I've done twice with no luck. I can say to myself (finally) it's not me, it's the pattern. Yes, I modified it to fit me, but the basic shape does not suit me. So why get frustrated trying to fit a round peg into a square hole?  Learn what suits you!!!
I remember, years ago, out of necessity sewing and knitting things for the boys. I loved the adorable French styled baby outfits in the windows and thinking " I will teach myself to knit so my second son can have these". And I did.  23 years on, my knitting is still sub par, but I found I loved the journey of starting, the zen of the clicking of the needles and at last, the finished product.  I can still see the faces of children coming up to me while I knit in public, asking "whatcha doin?"  Wide eyed they started on as I moved the yarn from one needle to the other. Facing to answer them (cause I can look away while working the yarn), I would see the same wide eyed unexpressed question on the face of the parent. After chuckling to myself, I explained. Knitting has since undergone a resurgence of popularity and I no longer get this question. Now, it seems it is other knitters coming forward and asking what I'm creating and who is it for.
At last I am over the self stigma of shame for not being able to afford something. Now I create because I love/need to. It's a very nice place. 

Off the Rack....

One thing I love about vacations is how you can bung a few things in a case and live off them for a week. Especially here, where the climate dictates very little variety so dressing seems easy. And this is where my issue lies. I never thought I'd complain about having too many clothes, but that seems to be the situation. I am frustrated by the fact that I find I wear the same few garments over and over.

My daily selection

Huh??? Why is that a problem? - you ask. Not a problem so much as annoying. I have all these great clothes, most packed away cause the temp here prohibits wearing them, but those I have out (see above) are seldom selected for daily wear. I have this one clothes rack to chose from and I seem to gravitate toward a few pieces which I know will be airy and comfortable. Perhaps it's the fact that I sweat like.....a  WWE wrestler, not a female. I've been buying clothes for about three years (knowing we were coming here) with the sole purpose that they be "breathable" and absorbent. Well, turns out, some are more that others. Most of the linen items are too heavy, thus laying on the skin blocking any air/breeze (few and far between) flow.  I am embarrassed to admit, I've become Muu Muu Girl. The black plastic work threads are hanging on the left of the rack, and on days after I return from work, I peel those off and pop on the oversized flowing rayon (thank you Jesus) giant dress. I know the neighbors see me trotting around doing the chores and must shake their head in pity. Oh well. I just focus my mind on the days ahead when I can complain cause the snow outside is too deep and I am too cold!!