Fall "up north"

It seems that summer is gone for good now. I keep hoping for an Indian Summer, but it's not happening. I would really like to take a fall boat ride - have the lake to ourselves, see the shoreline colors from the water, and see the lake without docks and boats.

I have continued with my personal growth spurt. I've been thinking of me first and I'm enjoying myself.  My new attitude has surprised me with an embarrassment of riches. People really do respond to how you feel about yourself!

I have discovered a new friend and confidant. I am able to bounce feelings, reactions, and insecurities off him without fear of judgment or hurt. We talk about our relationships, we explore our insecurities, and we keep each other on track with our personal goals. It's liberating and, as I told him, the weirdest thing that has ever happened in my life.  We made an immediate connection.

Some things I still need to work on. My self confidence is major. I'm aware of this, and working on it. 

Something that is really starting to bug me is the fact that I have been struggling with my knitting and fiber hobby for this entire year.  The simplest way to put it is "I've lost my mojo". I haven't finished anything since November or December of last year! I have barely picked up any knitting. This summer was so wonderful, I didn't process any of the 40-50 lbs of wool I have stored in my shed.  I go to my knitting group, but don't knit. I have been combing wool I processed ages ago.

Last weekend was the Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival in West Branch. I look forward to volunteering for this event every year. This year was no exception. However, I was super sick the week before it and had not fully recovered.  I had pinned high hopes on attending this year - hoping to get the mojo back!  I quickly tired on Saturday, but felt good enough on Sunday to return, not as a volunteer, but as a participant.  I ate more Walking Tacos (more on those later, OMG, they are wonderful).

The long story, short, I was partially successful.  I didn't have a huge return of mojo, but there is a stirring.  My knitting group was surprised to see me knitting this week.  Its a dishcloth, but it's a start!  I have visited Ravelry and added a few items to my queue.  I'm going to keep things small for now and see how it goes.  I'm optimistic!

Now, I better stop and get back to work! I had an urge to blog on the way to work this morning and figured I better "make hay" while I was in the mood.

Life is good!