So our trip to Cozumel was all-in-all a good trip, though things did go awry more than any of us would have liked. We intended to get our Advanced Open Water Certifications while we were there, but alas we'll have to save that for another trip. (Oh darn, we'll have to go somewhere again. Like… Continue reading Cozumel in the Wintertime, Illustrated
Scubathulhu
Scubathulhu was a gift for our scuba instructor. He has his own wet suit, tank, and regulator. Sure, he's a sea monster. But if he blends in with the divers, it's easier to nibble on their souls.
Not as difficult as expected…
So I've been using the magic of the intertubes to learn how to knit. It's a much better idea than trying to learn from books. The Knit Witch's videos are pretty awesome. I haven't actually succeeded in making anything yet. I've just been practicing the long-tail cast on and the first row of rib stitch. … Continue reading Not as difficult as expected…
Work with No Ego
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in the past year is that I have to detach my emotional fulfillment from my work (both actual work and school work). Yes, I need to be interested in what I do, but I cannot tie my self worth to the success or failure of a particular project. … Continue reading Work with No Ego
Knitters gonna knit…
So my Great Grandma, Thelma Edyth, taught me to crochet when I was four. I've always enjoyed it, but for years I was bound to square objects. Afghans, scarves, rectangular purses. When I get stressed, I start crocheting. Recently, I've started using actually patterns for the first time, and the results have been lovely. I… Continue reading Knitters gonna knit…
Why I must learn to felt…
Japanese artist Hine Mizushima's most awesome felt winter wreath. I love this kind of whimsy, especially the use of button details.
A Start
In the past, I've considered blogs to be a vehicle in the journey towards becoming a writer. Tonight I realized that it has been years since I was an actual English major. Now, I am just a person with an English degree, still rolled up in my junk closet. With a new perspective from my… Continue reading A Start
The Universal Penguin 