I decided what my resolution will be. Ready? Don’t hold your breath or anything, its not that exciting.
My last years resolution of just generally trying harder in my “housewife” role was amazing, and I truly enjoyed it. I still am, and I feel like it is only getting easier. For the days that I don’t completely rock at it, I have an understanding husband who will love me anyway. I don’t have to be afraid of failing. My family also doesn’t have expectations for me to cook dinner by myself everyday and keep the house spotless. Brady has meals he makes and I have meals I make. And honestly, we don’t mind our house looking fairly “lived in.” The dishes being done is considered our house being clean, and I sweep often enough that we don’t have full Cheerios stuck to our socks. It works for us. I enjoy our lives and I’m looking forward to a few little housewifey projects I have up my sleeve for the next little while.
Instead of stretching last years resolution out (because I plan to do it anyway) I have decided to pursue my crocheting. I have so many reasons not to, but it is something that is just pulling at me. I really truly enjoy it! So I have decided to crochet at least 10-12 things per month this year, and when they all come around, I’d like to participate in one of those small towny craft fairs. I’d love to do the Farmers Market in the city, but I’m not sure I could keep up with that. Seems ominous for a first try. I’m happy to start in town 🙂 I sat down and made a list of products I would be proud to sell that I can (and have) crocheted in the recent past. There were a lot more than I thought, and there are a few sizes of each! Kind of ominous, but that is where the discipline comes in I guess! I think making a monthly goal is smarter than a weekly goal, or having to make something every three days. That seems scarier somehow. This way, if I have a solid weekend with nothing to do, I could get most of it done, and then get even more than my ten things accomplished! I’m pretty excited 🙂
So, without further ado, I finished a few things already!
So thats the goal. Let’s say twelve things (or more!) per month. Keep reminding me ok? Oh, and I apologize if any men read this blog who might get bored with all my crocheting posts that will inevitably come. I could use the support!
Oh, PS, anyone from the Philippines or Laos feel like commenting? I’m sooo curious!! 🙂
Hi, I’m Randy from Laos and … nah, you’re not going to buy that.
I like the top cowl best, and I’ve also been meaning to ask if you do man slippers. If you do … sign me up? Isaac would say, “I yike shippers!”
Hey “Randy” 🙂 Thanks for your opinion! I really appreciate it, and I really like how the first cowl lays as well. As for man slippers, I haven’t yet attempted any but I want some in my ‘repertoire.’ Facebook me about the style youd like, or I’ll send pictures of ideas. I’d love to have you as my test model 🙂
Hey Hailey,
Greg and I were in the Philippines for a holiday and I read your blog while I was there, so I think that makes me the “reader from the Philippines” 🙂
Karmen
Hahaha! Thanks Karmen, I was just curious 🙂 I was wondering how someone from the Philippines found my blog!
Great resolution! Love the first cowl
Thanks 🙂 I’m pretty excited to see how the year plays out!