Well, I took the month of December off, creatively speaking. I did pick up the knitting needles a few times (I increased the square by about 2 inches total this month, long way to an afghan), and started a short story, but otherwise I did very little creating of any sort. Mostly I just putzed around the house, hung out with my hubby and my critters, and made myself just relax and be.
Apparently, I’ve been stressed out since Thanksgiving, as it was that weekend that I started waking up every morning with hives on my elbows, which would later make an appearance on my knees and legs (mass hive migration in the late morning usually). Before that, I would get them now and again on my elbows, and never gave it much thought, figuring I came in contact with something that my skin didn’t like. My doctor thinks its from stress. Lucky me. So I guess I’ve been a little stressed about being stressed and have been trying to keep my free time simple and relaxing this month. Granted, crafting and writing are usually pretty relaxing for me, but I wanted to take all “pressure” off me (the pressure to create something, to meet some sort of self-imposed deadline, etc). The holidays are usually crazy and stressful enough with all that goes on.
The urge to write has been creeping in though, and I’ll probably pick up that short story this week. The craziness of the season is over so really, I don’t have much going on to stress me out. I think I can safely crack open the notebook and take up the pen and write. Its a short story that involves knitting (I’ve had the fiber on my mind lately I guess) and a funeral. I’ll just leave it at that for now.
I hope your holidays were fun and festive. I received some great books and a couple sets of my new obsession, Uniball Signo Gel ink pens in purple and blue. I love the way these things write, so fluid and smooth. Yeah, sure, they smear a little on some surfaces, but they’re perfect for someone like me who prefers to write by hand, and needs a pen that can keep up with my brain. I’ve started using them at work now as well. Just looking at the these beauties inspires me to write. I’m weird, I know.
Well, just wanted to post a quick update. Now, I need to go wash these purple ink spots from my hands. Thanks for stopping by!
