Do I still want to blog? Entirely unsure. Do people still read these? Also still unsure.
Hmmmm.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What did I just do???
Alright, I was looking and looking and looking for a Stich & Bitch or Mommies Night or something in town. I live on an Air Force base, and there is an Arts & Crafts center. They have knitting, but only during the day. I went to check them out this evening just to see what the place was like, and I signed myself up to teach knitting and crocheting!
They actually pay people to teach the classes, which made me laugh to think they would pay me. I consider myself an "experienced beginner" as in I have been starting knitting projects for a couple of years now. I am getting a bit of stage fright at the thought of it now though, because of all the knitting I haven't done. I've never knitted a whole sock, I've only finished a basic shawl, I have never actually blocked my knitting. My crocheting is passable, but I don't do a ton of it. :(
But the lady didn't ask me for references. I said "I could probably teach" and then she handed me the paper work. I hope that I can get along well enough on kindness, patience, and the fact that I can figure out about anything I don't already know. Wish me luck!
They actually pay people to teach the classes, which made me laugh to think they would pay me. I consider myself an "experienced beginner" as in I have been starting knitting projects for a couple of years now. I am getting a bit of stage fright at the thought of it now though, because of all the knitting I haven't done. I've never knitted a whole sock, I've only finished a basic shawl, I have never actually blocked my knitting. My crocheting is passable, but I don't do a ton of it. :(
But the lady didn't ask me for references. I said "I could probably teach" and then she handed me the paper work. I hope that I can get along well enough on kindness, patience, and the fact that I can figure out about anything I don't already know. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My Mission Statement
The following was developed through my time reviewing 7 Habits for Highly Effective People. The lines in italics are attributed to Ben Franklin.
I will bring a sense of pro-activity to my home and my work.
Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
I will treat myself and others with dignity. I will teach my children integrity.
Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
I will cultivate an inner sense of tranquility.
Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
I will bring a sense of pro-activity to my home and my work.
Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
I will treat myself and others with dignity. I will teach my children integrity.
Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.
Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.
I will cultivate an inner sense of tranquility.
Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Another Test Post
All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Am I a bad reader if I skip over paragraphs of scenery just to get to the plot? I was doing that quite a bit in this book. I liked following the characters through the story and watching how their choices and actions shaped their future. But, I never cared about them enough to cry when bad things happened to them.
That being said, I will likely read the next book in the trilogy.
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