Monday, May 21, 2012

On not giving up...

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Top: Bella Mia, Skirt: Aerie, Shoes: Bakers, Bracelet: Thrifted

I started knitting a project a few weeks ago, I have put so many hours into, knitting tiny stitches, hoping it turns out right. I have had so much trouble with this pattern. No matter what I do, I never have the right amount of stitches.. I've had to rip out hours of work because of one dropped stitch. (I really hope that it is worth it in the end!) As I have been re-knitting large portions of this shawl, I keep telling myself not to give up. Keep trying, even though it's a silly project, you are becoming more disciplined. It reminded me of other times I wanted to give up, in ballet, at finding a job, in this blog. I am still trying my hardest at all of these things, but, truly there have been many times where I just wanted to "throw in the towel". But I didn't! And I'm so glad, because I've met truly lovely ladies through my blog, I'm close to finding a job, I am improving in ballet class and I WILL knit this shawl - even if I lose a finger (or my mind) doing it!

What are you not giving up on this week?

Friday, May 18, 2012

Friday Senses

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Making: Lemonade Mojitos
Ingredients: 
2 lemons
1 lime
1/2-3/4c of sugar
2c of water
several sprigs of mint
ice
Recipe:
Heat water and sugar over medium heat. After sugar is dissolved, squeeze lemon and lime juice into pan.
Chop mint and stir in. Pour lemonade over glasses filled with (crushed) ice. Serve with a spring of mint in each glass and of course, a straw.  

Seeing:  Peter Pan, the Milwaukee ballet's rendition. It was incredible!
Hearing: Lovely, whimsical, classical music.
Smelling: Pink roses, a gift from my husband.
Tasting:  Endive and gorgozola.
Feeling: Soft, lace yarn.
Reading: All Wound Up By: Stephanie Pearl-Mcphee (still reading)
Loving: Worship time with my family.
Wishing: Just for a job.