As a newbie weaver, I still get to spend lots of time making mistakes. I thought I would have some lovely pictures of my next bolster sample to show, but I didn't even make it out of the room with my heddles threaded tonight. Learning experiences, though valuable, do not good blogging make. I've made no progress on Lotus that is visible. The Dragon of Happiness is not to a point yet where it is interesting to photograph (though I am on row 35, I think.... not even 10% of the way along yet). And my simple sock for TV knitting is still a little early to post about.
So that leaves me to scavenge ideas from other creative bloggers. So I'm stealing an idea from Claudia, who borrowed it from Carole -- and I'm going to share my "10 Favorite Things to Do During Me Time". So here it goes. These aren't in any order other than the order I am remembering them in -- I'm fickle when it comes to having favorite things to do.
Do you have a top 10 list for your favorite things to do?
So that leaves me to scavenge ideas from other creative bloggers. So I'm stealing an idea from Claudia, who borrowed it from Carole -- and I'm going to share my "10 Favorite Things to Do During Me Time". So here it goes. These aren't in any order other than the order I am remembering them in -- I'm fickle when it comes to having favorite things to do.
- Knit. I know this comes as no surprise, and certainly this blog wouldn't be here without it. I don't knit as much now as I did before Ms. Z came along, but I certainly still spend a fair amount of time with my needles. I think I am much more particular now about what I knit since my time is more limited.
- Eat out. I regularly toy with the idea of having a food blog to record John and my adventures on the Chicago dining scene. There are few things I enjoy more than a good evening out in a new restaurant kicking back with good food and an adult beverage.
- Weave. Weaving is rapidly beginning to take over space in my crafty brain. It requires a good deal more planning than the other fiber arts that I love, and that engages that organizational part of me that doesn't normally get much air time when I craft.
- Read. Mostly this is right before bed to help me clear my head and relax. Right now I'm reading Jim Butcher's latest installment in his Harry Dresden series, Turn Coat
(I started this series when I was on bed-rest and continued it through being post-partum and beyond -- it's easy reading, fun and allows me to indulge my guilty pleasure love of fantasy fiction).
- Computer Role Playing Games. Oh yeah. I haven't really met too many of these I don't like. I've always wanted to cast spells in the real world, and these games let me do it in an electronic ones. My favorites are the ones with good stories, but I've been known to enjoy a straight out dungeon crawl every now and again, too.
- Quilt. I haven't done this in a while, but I love the way I can immerse myself in color with quilting. I just upgraded from Electric Quilt 5 to Electric Quilt 6. And my sewing machine has been calling to me lately. It might be time to get back to doing some of this.
- Spin. My poor wheel! She hasn't seen any action since last summer. I think the fact that I feel rather overstocked with yarn has reduced my motivation to spin. But next week I'm going to take her to weaving class with me... perhaps that will get the juices flowing again.
- Surf the Internet. I'd be lying if I didn't admit to loving just grazing through my RSS reader or my favorite web comics. And, yeah, I do like to Twitter.
- Make Myself A Latte. When I am home with Z on Thursdays, no naptime is complete unless it is kicked off with a home made latte. I like making them for myself, I like making coffee drinks (or hot chocolate) for others as well. It is probably time for me to move beyond my mostly automated espresso machine...
- Shop. Yeah, I have to admit, I don't mind doing this. Especially when it is internet enabled. Or focused around shoes and handbags. And having a baby girl makes this activity doubly fun when she's involved.
Do you have a top 10 list for your favorite things to do?
I used to do a few computer games (a lot of puzzle games, some rpgs), but I found I would just play for hours and then be annoyed that I hadn't gotten anything else done. For me there is a definite fine line between enjoyable and overwhelming with these. It's actually the reason why I mostly play Kingdom of Loathing. It's silly and short and doesn't take too much time out of the day.
Oh, there are so many things I love to do! Most of the things on your list would be on mine (knit, read, spin, go out to eat, surf the internet). Also, soak in a hot bath (which I only do on vacation, since the only tub in our house is in the boys' bathroom--bleah!). And garden. And snuggle with the dogs on the sofa--or hubby, if the dogs aren't interested. ;)
I'll be in Chicago for several days in July attending a conference. Care to make a few recommendations?
None of these comes as any surprise!