Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?
No. It’s more of a struggle to find time to pursue all of my interests, dreams, and hobbies. But, one day at a time. If it happens in the moment it does, and if it doesn’t there’s nothing wrong with that either.
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?
They fill me with nostalgia.
Erick, the pets and I are doing well despite our failings and shortcomings. We continue to grow and improve each day even in the e most minute of ways. I will be celebrating birthdays at the end of the month, and am excited about that.
Another thing I am excited about is Valentine’s 💝 Day. I can’t wait to see what Erick has planned for us! February has started out on a very positive note for the most part.
I stopped reading this since I first picked it up at the Inauguration of Mr. Trump. I have restarted it, and am enjoying it immensely these days.
I’m still working on my projects from last year, but am making steady progress; slow progress, but steady. However I’m currently focusing more on my blogs than my ministry work.
June Bug and Sasha are starting to be best friends. I am dreading the day when they start teaming up for mischief and adventure and at the same time looking forward to seeing them in just such a friendship.
R2 and Freckle continue their separate lives happily and have no real problems with each other.
And Ned is still in torpor while San Antonio endures more cold temperatures.
I’m working on the same projects that I started last year; however, I have finished a baby hat, and an infinity scarf that I added three button holes to help keep track of it.
I am also exploring color work in knitting further; as well as teaching myself more about textured knitting. Currently I am teaching myself the toe-up technique in sock knitting.
I walked up to the clubhouse at my apartment community because Sasha was being too clingy and distracting me.
Don’t get me wrong. I love my pets, but every now and again I need to get away from them if only for my mental health.
The weather has been frigid! I love it! And my manly man Erick has been running around in short sleeves without a jacket or coat (lol)! I don’t know how he does it?!
I’m working on this scrappy sock toe-up, magic loop. It’s a really fun knit. I don’t know what heel I will put in it. I’m thinking an afterthought heel. There is a similar pattern that’s found in “The Sock Project” by Summer Lee. Check it out.
Today there’s a break in the weather that I plan to take advantage of to buy some milk for my family.
Erick and I seem to have stabilized our relationship. Thank God! I am so happy! Yesterday I went uptown and spent my Christmas money. I really like the things I got with it. And next month, I have a visit from my sister.
I thank God for my family and friends, and my pets. They are what make life worth living.
I’m fighting the good fight at home and abroad; working to accomplish my housework, maintaining myself, Erick, and our pets; doing everything I can to backup Erick so that our life can be better.
One star ⭐️
I’m behind on all my knitting and crochet projects, other than the finished objects I turned in last year.
No star 💫
And the pets are still happy and healthy.
Gold team star 🌟
And that’s the way things have been going. One two steps forward, one step back. Now I just have to pivot, turn, and move in my new direction.
By the grace of God, Erick and I will have a functioning household by summer.
It’s 2026! Everything is new and beginning to wake up in Southern Texas. Erick and I spent a deferential time at his parents home on Christmas and New Year’s. It always seems we enjoy more attention when we’re on our best behavior over the holidays, and we get more and better presents too. Whatever is going right, I hope it is a trend for years to come.
The pets have been healthy and happy ever since the holidays started. The weather has been more autumnal than wintering, which suits me just fine. My one and only complaint is that it isn’t the autumnal temperatures I like best. I like it to be about ten to twenty degrees cooler than it is currently so I can wear my sweaters. Anything else just isn’t as much fun 🤩
In the meantime, Erick and I have phenomenal sourdough treats from our local bakery, Something Sourdough. If you’re ever in central northeastern San Antonio, check them out. There’s something there for nearly every price range.
Materials
-Yarn in two coordinating/matching/ contrasting colors of your choice
-1 pkg double pointed needles US size 6
-measuring tape
-tapestry or yarn needle
-scissors
Abbreviations
CO cast on
BO bind off
K knit
P purl
Kitr knit in the round
MC main color
CC contrasting color
Sts stitches
DPNS double pointed needles
R row
Gauge 24 x 24”=4”sq
Cowl
R1: With MC, CO 100 sts evenly over four of your five DPNS.
R2: begin k1, p1 ribbing; k 0.5(0.5, 1, 2)”, or until you are satisfied with the results
R3-27: Kitr for 4”.
R28: (MC) k3, (CC) k3;
R29: (MC) Kitr;
R30: (MC) k3, (CC) k3;
R31: (CC) k3, (MC) k3;
R32: (MC) Kitr;
R33: (CC) k3, (MC) k3;
R34-68: (CC) Kitr for 4”.
R69-74: (CC) k1, p1.
BO and enjoy ❤️
I took a break from housework and rode the bus to my local yarn shop. Once there, I browsed the shelves, and even sat on their couches and knitted for the greater part of my visit.
I was there most of the day. Erick picked me up after he got off work. We ran an errand, then got fast food, and went home to our pets and apartment.
Today, I stopped by the leasing office to admire the fireplace. I knitted about an hour there. Then I ran another errand and went home to our pets.
Now I am writing this between cleaning sessions and knitting what may actually end up a knitted skirt, rather than a sweater. We’ll see how much yarn I have.
The apartment is cold today. I love it! I’m wrapped up in three layers on top, and one layers on bottom. Survivalists always say to keep your core temperature at about the same temperature as your body. Since the body temperature averages around 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit, I think I am good enough in the layer temperature to keep safe. That’s what I love about crafting and about knitting in particular; if you don’t have a sweater, you can make one. Or a knitted skirt if you’re feeling fancy enough.
Gaming With Yarn 