Bits and Bobs

Peter thinks that there should be a special "AA" out there for all people addicted to knitting/crochet/needlework in general. I'm thinking that this is a not so sublte hint that I'm a little addicted to making afghans and other needlework related items. The suggestion was pointed out once again yesterday when my nephew asked me if I ever leave the house without my "knitting" (crocheting by he doesn't know the difference). I suppose having crochet as a drug of choice is better than some others I could mention... I'm not a smoker and hit my limit after a single glass of wine... Crochet gives me my fix and I enjoy every minute of it.

I suppose the fact that I'm more likely to leave the house with my crochet bag instead of my handbag is a bit worrying, but not for me. I always ask whether I will be needing anything important before throwing my purse and mobile in my crochet bag. It's always a good when going to places or occassions where there is a good chance that it might not be my thing and this means that my crochet bag is by back-up plan... Is that so wrong? Some would say I was a little pessimistic - I would say I'm prepared.

Having nephews means that there is never a lack of projects to be made... having them so close in age means that I double up on everything too! One can't have something without the other having the same thing... Only the colour differs. Kids - you gotta love them (luckily at this stage I get to love them..... and then give them back to their parents when I'm done!). It's a win-win situation! We get all our private time and get to do the things we want, and we get to have fun with the kids without them becoming a burden.

My colleagues and I were having a chat at work about these Staff Development Days that the teachers have. We were wondering whether they would consider allowing the administration staff to have a staff development of our own... Needlework related of course... Not sure whether we should put the idea forward as a "stress-management technique". Would they find the idea as interesting as we did?

holds hands up and shrugs

I guess not. It's the thought that counts I suppose.