A full week update

I took some time away from postsing last week.  I didn't want to put up something that I could later possibly regret.  I am still not ready to post what's truly bothering me, but it's kinda like the huge elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about.

I have been crafting in the afternoons and evenings and that brings me calm and peace.  Cross stitch is slow and steady.  The Eeyore pillowcase is taking quite a long time but progress is steady.

Today I started a crocheted blanket for someone.  I am using a 'manly' camoflague yarn that I found yesterday, yes a purchase but with my current mood I felt the need to buy a few small things.  4 skiens of yarn was part of that purchase.  Today I was a crocheting fool, 2 skiens are done and the blanket looks great.  I am sticking to my standard pattern of a huge granny square.  I want to focus on this project and finish it up early this week. (Monday or Tuesday). 

My son wants me to purchase a sewing maching with some of my IRS Refund money.  I don't know how to sew or what I would sew.  Do I really need a sewing maching at this point in my life?  I am pretty happy with cross stitch and crochet.  A sewing maching would mean I need a table to work on (another purchase) plus then all that fabric....  If you could see my yarn stash, you would understand why I dont want to get started with fabric.

I am well into student teaching and passed the half way mark last week.  I think both myself and my mentor teacher will be thrilled when this experience is over. (this is the elephant in the room).   This week is AIMS testing  (T/W) so it is an easy week and my wonderful (snicker) mentor teacher had me schedule a test for Friday.  No comment.  I am simply doing my 60 days....April 9th here I come.

I hope this week goes well, that I remain calm and hey, that my crafting turns out well... this is about crafting and my happiness..

J is doing excellent on his JHU math class.  At this rate he should be done sometime this week or next week and ready for the test.  A 3 month class he completed in under a month.

I am also applying at ASU for him for the Spring Session again.  I better remember to do those forms tomorrow...