Wow, it's so glorious out today! The view from the steps of our little country church was breathtaking this morning. It's a perfect day for a long walk--I hope I can coax someone into going out on one with me.
Walking four dogs at once is possible, but daunting. (My own three and the resident foster pug.)
Last night I began on a new lace scarf knitting pattern. I haven't done much in this way before, so it was a matter of several false starts before I finally got the thing going. I'm pleased with myself for not giving up, though. Quitting is always such an alluring prospect when things aren't going right, especially on a complicated knitting project.
Speaking of which, I've gotten hold of a book I must read: Embracing Your Inner Critic. Frankly, I'd rather crack mine over the head with a sledgehammer than embrace it when I think of the strangle hold it's had over me most of my life, but the subtitle reassures me it could be a good thing: "Turning Self-Criticism into a Creative Asset". Fear of failure and misplaced perfectionism have robbed me of many opportunities over the years, and it's time to quit kowtowing to them. Sometimes when I peruse Etsy or other internet sites,and see the exquisite things other women are making, I'm overcome with feelings of inadequacy and envy over their talents and--what's more--their boldness. Is it any wonder I always identified with the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz? "If I only had the noive..."
I am a wimp.....But I can change.....If I have to.....I guess.
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ReplyDeleteLove your Etsy and your puppies are adorable! Love the poms they're so fluffy