I'm motivated to blog because I have knitting progress to show and I actually have some in-progress photos. It's a small miracle.
I have had a hard time blogging for a while, mostly for the reasons mentioned in my previous post. At least I think those are the reasons. I've felt pretty overwhelmed for a while, but I'm not sure by what. I've been in denial about my diabetes since shortly after the official diagnosis. It's just something that will go away, right? Ohh sure. I feel like I've been waiting for the increased activity of summer time to arrive. And then surely I'll lose 10 or 15 lbs. And then surely my glucose numbers will come down. And then surely I won't have to take diabetes meds any more because I'll be praised by my doctors and thought of as healthy and successful at overcoming diabetes without really having to work at it. Surely. Bleh. Right. Not so sure.
But warmer weather and less rain and energetic little girls has put me in the yard more in the past week or so. And it really feels good. Sunshine is good. Bending at the waist and pulling weeds is good. Planting flowers in my big pots for the porch is good. Very good. Eating salad is good. Having things to do is good. Coming out of hibernation is good.
Planting flowers. Yes. It is a hopeful activity. Not that I'm ever lacking hopefulness. Or something of that sort. I do things but.... I'm wondering if the seasons or hormones or our amount of family sickness or I'm not sure what... Something has been getting me down for a while and I'm feeling much better right now.
And knitting is good. Knitting for myself is exceptionally good.
Pattern: February Lady Sweater
Yarn: O-Wool Balance (50/50 wool cotton)
Color: Peridot
I love every color of this yarn. They all have sort of a whitewashed effect. This is like a whitewashed mint color. Green milk paint. It's a very calming color for me to spend time with and I'm looking forward to wearing it soon. Very soon.
I hope you are all happy and well. Take good care of every little thing!! XOXOXOXOX
Getting enough sunshine IS important! It's good for the body and definitely lifts the spirits. Take care of yourself along with the family. XOX right back at you!
Posted by: Pat K | May 21, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Very, very pretty. You're going to love wearing FLS!! Take care of yourself and enjoy the time outdoors!
Posted by: margene | May 21, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Laura, hope you have a great summer. The sweater will be lovely. You know planting flowers uses WW activity points!
Posted by: paula | May 21, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Summer is GOOD. Happy to see some projects!
Posted by: Lanora | May 25, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Gorgeous sweater, I love the colour! And yes, have a great summer! Summer's not my favourite season, but everyone else is allowed to enjoy it :)
Posted by: adrienne | May 25, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Your sweater looks lovely! Take time to take care of yourself!
Posted by: Kim | June 22, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Lovely knitting! Re the diabetes, you might be interested in checking out the books (public libraries have them) of Dr Richard K. Bernstein (this fellow's specialty is diabetes; he's not the weight loss guy we see advertising on tv). Wikipedia would give 'nutshell' information about his work. I came across his books at my public library when I needed to lose a lot of weight and was concerned that I was on the road to diabetes. They were a big help; sometimes the medical-speak was above me but that was offset by the wealth of information that was in lay terms. Good recipes in them also! I'll bet you'd be able to turn your condition around within a year. All the best to you!
Posted by: Gina | August 04, 2009 at 08:34 PM
hi i took a class from you at twist. i am making the feb. sweater,too. did you follow the pattern on increase row, with the yarn overs or did you use a different increase. like kfb. also I've been reading ravalry. did you dec. under the arms to take out the bulky under arms is this really a problem.
Posted by: karen grey | August 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM