Taking Stock

Sewing lesson for the small. He made a drawstring pouch.

I haven't been able to write lately, by which I mean I literally can't think of anything to say. I haven't touched my personal journal in....one month? Two? In any case, I found this great blog, which lead me to this great blog, which led me to this idea, so I thought I'd try it.

Making : a triangular, rust-colored shawl that I feel I've been knitting my entire life.


Cooking : something having to do with turkey. Turkey burgers? Turkey chili? 


Drinking : a very light, lovely green tea with roses, gifted to me from my sis-in-law.


Reading: just finished Carry On, which I highly recommend. Now I'm moving on to this and this, plus whatever additional goodies I find at the library this week.


Wanting: this coloring book, auburn hair, time to myself, and a tiny house in the country.


Looking: at my "Pretty" Pinterest board; lots of little things that make me happy there.


Playing: The Last Of Us (does this category pertain to video games, among other things? I'm running with it!)


Deciding: where we want to move. We're leaning towards the country/outskirts somewhere. Not too far removed, but definitely not in town.


Wishing: for a new home. A change.


Enjoying: the fact that while everyone out front is stuck in 5 o'clock traffic, I'm in here with furry boots on my feet and cup of tea in hand.


Waiting: to hear about a new job opportunity for hub.


Liking: our slow, homeschooling days. I struggle with feeling like we're not doing enough. So many families are booked solid with lessons...music, gymnastics, dance, sports....but then I remember how spontaneous we can be, because we aren't bogged down with a bunch of other stuff.


Wondering: who pays over $3,000/month for rent? Who are these people?


Loving: this Instagram. So much good inspiration there.


Pondering: making these.


Considering: finally making my own kimchii.


Buying: goat cheese :)


Watching: the final season of Downton Abbey. You cannot know how upset I am that this is it.


Hoping: for spring to come early.


Marvelling: at my skills of procrastination and my refusal to take naps.


Cringing: at Republicans. Every damn day.


Needing: a long, hot bath.


Questioning: why women are now wearing their nails long, pointy, and slightly rounded at the tip. I tried to imagine myself so fashionable, but really just ended up imagining all the bodily harm I'd do to myself.


Smelling: roses.


Wearing: full-on cozy gear. Favorite jeans, favorite hoodie, knitted beanie, warm socks, and big boots.


Following: this blog. I don't know what it says, but it's lovely.


Noticing: my son really needs a haircut. 


Knowing: it's soon time to exercise and make dinner.


Thinking: about houses. Houses, caravans, campers, shacks, you name it.


Admiring: our newly put-together nature shelves (actually, it's my china cabinet).


Sorting: clothes and books. Continuously. 


Getting: excited for the possibility of starting over, if such a thing exists.


Bookmarking: this recipe.


Coveting: this swimsuit.


Disliking: Donald Trump. I know, you're shocked.


Opening: my heart. Trying to, anyway. Certain circumstances lately have been closing it off.


Giggling: at The Eternal Dilemna.


Feeling: hungry.


Snacking: I don't have snacks near my computer. Do you have snacks near your computer? Can I have some?


Helping: my wee one quell his nervousness at meeting new friends.


Hearing: a distant video game being played (Star Wars, me thinks), the bathtub filling, distant sounds of traffic, my tummy rumbling.