I am suffering from some growing pains. No, I'm not getting taller (although that would be nice). I'm going through a personal growth spurt and it's uncomfortable. Last week I left my job. This week, I'm getting paid based on the hours I work, the clients I work for, the work available. I'll admit, I'm… Continue reading Growing Pains

I have never been known as a risk taker. I've been the responsible one, the steady one, the one who errs on the side of caution. I don't like rollercoasters or thrill rides. I don't like horror movies. I'm more of a saver than a spender. I overthink every decision, outline every scenario, calculate every… Continue reading Taking the next big step

Speck came along for moral support I've been taking an online course in Mental Mastery for Dog Handlers. It's focus is on training me to be calm and collected in the ring, to improve my self-confidence during trials, to avoid negative thoughts (and people) so to improve my performance and improve as a team. Last… Continue reading Progress, not perfection

I find myself awake many nights or getting up at 3:45 in the morning. I can't really put my finger on the cause but I know that my job has a bit to do with it. Things are crazy busy right now and often my brain ruminates on the problems I'm trying to solve and… Continue reading Insomnia and Mumbo Jumbo

My coworker (Speckman) is on the job. August is traditionally known as the dog days of summer, and in my case, that's the absolute truth. Start in late July and running through August 28 Jack O Bean and I have 10 days of agility trials. Nine of those days are AKC and I tucked one… Continue reading The “Dog” Days of Summer

I have finished pieces! I have finished pieces! Finally, after missing my deadline by a week, I finally finished my Brianna Shawl (test knit) and my Love Note! Of course, if you've ever read this blog, you know it wasn't without drama. <cue music> Unblocked but it fits like a dream! I decided to shortened… Continue reading My love/hate relationship with mohair

After coming back from the MDK Knitting Getaway a few weeks ago, I've been feeling pretty motivated to try new things and revisit some crafts I've set aside. I've been making pompoms. For what reason, I haven't a clue but they are cute and fun to make so it looks like I've have a small… Continue reading Create Something Awesome

As I type, today is the summer equinox. Of course, in the south, our summer weather started 2 months ago but officially summer starts today. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around a few things: 1) 6 months have already passed in 2021, 2) July is NEXT WEEK and 3) daylight is all downhill from… Continue reading Happy Summer!

I just spent 3 glorious days at St. Andrew's Sewanee School for the 3rd Annual Shakerag Knitting Getaway hosted by MDK's own Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner. This was my second year to attend (having 2020 postponed until now). This is a weekend of love, laughter, creating, eating, drinking and dancing. We hail from all… Continue reading Re-Entry is Tough

I've struggled to come up with something interesting to write for the last couple of weeks. This doesn't mean nothing is happening, just that my motivation for almost everything is at zero. Then, BAM, just like that life seems normal. First off, Jack and I attended an agility trial locally over Memorial Day. That's not… Continue reading Out of the darkness (and into the light)