Life has been so grey lately. Grey outside with grey clouds and grey rain and grey-ish light all day long. Greyness inside, with the monotony of sorting out all of the things that need sorting. Lugging endless boxes from the loft, only to discover more stuff we don't need and wondering why we kept it all.
My life needs a little colour that isn't coloured grey and yesterday I gave in. Found some Cakewalk yarn in the bottom of my knitting bag and somehow ended up casting on stitches for a new pair of socks. Or at least a sock, I have a toe for now.
These will take forever because I can only allow myself a few minutes here and there but if that's all there is, I'll take it.
It feels so good to be knitting again :)
You have to schedule yourself some sanity!! I know when I had to sort through a 3000 square foot house much the way you are doing in almost NO time at all. I had to toss, donate and pear down ruthlessly, and my husband at the time was overseas in the military..the only way I could get through it was to schedule some sanity each day and take a break. I would have gone crazy otherwise. It gave me renewed energy for the next day. Good luck with the boxes!!
Posted by: Marcia Kosturock | 11/20/2012 at 01:25 PM
Ahh, they will be wonderful! I always admire handknit socks, I really should learn how to knit! I hope the sun comes out soon for you!
Posted by: jodi | 11/20/2012 at 01:40 PM
Oh I wish I could knit beyond the occasional simple beanie or lap throw that is all knit on huge needles. Hope the sun appears so soon for you!
Posted by: Mary Ann | 11/20/2012 at 02:12 PM
We spent Christmas 2 years ago surrounded by packing boxes, I feel your pain! Great toe-piece though ;)
Posted by: Flying Blind | 11/20/2012 at 02:36 PM
I wish I had any kind of consistant stitches when it come to knitting. I make big nobbly cowls so no one notices LOL I hope you get some sunshine soon. Hugs!
Posted by: Julie | 11/20/2012 at 02:58 PM
Good for you taking time out. Stay strong with the sorting and don't be afraid to cull. Enjoy your few minutes here and there.
Posted by: Julie | 11/20/2012 at 07:16 PM
Good luck with the boxes! I think you are very, very organised. I have moved house very frequently in the past (hubby's job) and I was never very good at culling the chatchkes (junk). We often moved boxes from a previous move - unpacked! I wish you some sunshine - and soon. Keep stitching!
Posted by: Ute | 11/21/2012 at 09:25 AM
It's good therapy. Know exactly what you mean about the 'grey' though, today is definitely one of those days - when you just feel like hiding under the duvet but can't because people need you and there is just so much to do. I have a little crochet blanket on the go for such occasions as these, 5 mins here and there and another row is done ... soon be finished.
Posted by: caroline | 11/21/2012 at 10:44 AM
Hi Aneela, I have just clicked on your link to your lovely book, which is definitely going on my Christmas list. However, did you know it actually links to the Amazon USA site, not he UK site? Just thought I'd mention it in case people order from the USA site and incurr rediculous shipping charges!!
Posted by: Bridget Loraine | 11/21/2012 at 02:00 PM
Hi Aneela, I hope the sun comes out for you soon. Moving is not fun! It is a pretty day here with sunshine and sea breezes, so I decided to wash my beloved Pips quilt. I posted pics on my blog if you want to see. Take care, debbie
Posted by: debbie | 11/22/2012 at 04:04 AM