Diversions

So I've managed to overcome my addiction to Facebook. I still check it to see what family and friends are up to, but for the longest time there was always a game or two to idle the time away.  For the last few years, Restaurant City has been "the time suck".  Not no more.  Something else occupies my time.  

Pinterest 

Every heard of Pinterest?  OMG, it's the ultimate time suck!  But it is sooo much fun.  Basically its a virtual bulletin board.  You can "pin" pictures, how-to's and such from the world wide web and "pin" them on your virtual board where you'll always have access to the original link.  This is handy if, like me, you could be on different computers and can't access bookmarks left on another machine.

Someone's Pin List

Whatever your interests, you'll find something: crafts, art, decor, gardening, people . . . the list is endless.  And if you find an individual who shares the same interests, you can follow their boards and pins.  You can also follow a particular business or artist--very neat!  Check it out, but only if you dare to idle away hours upon hours . . . 

About Knit Night

Knitting (and crochet) are generally solitary activities.  And for the longest time I only knew one other knitter in real life--who happened to be my mother-in-law.  Then came the discovery of a knitting group in my wee community.  

A Fellow Member's Alpaca Lace Scarf

Funny story: while perusing the various groups on Ravelry, a poster lamented her difficulties in finding other knitters.  I responded with a "I feel your pain 'cuz I can't find other knitters in my small town either".  Lo and behold, another poster (who happened to follow my blog) mentioned that she lived in the same small town.  Then she invited me to join her at the next meeting of her knitting group.  The funny part is that she had been following my blog and I had checked hers out, and we didn't even know we lived in the same town!  

Another Knitter's Christmas Ball and Finished Sweater

Sometimes I feel like "the noob" 'cuz the other members are experienced knitters whose handiwork is often exquisite, delicate or complicated (and sometimes all three!).  But that's okay.  Each to his or her ability.  Besides, over the past year I've challenged myself through various projects; in the process I've acquired new skills and maybe even some confidence in my crafting abilities.  In the end, its all good.

My Own Green Soleil--A Work-in-Progress

By the way, I love, love, love our new location for knit night: we meet at our newly constructed public library.  Its a green, state-of-the-art facility that looks incredibly beautiful and inviting, and feels cozy.  There's lots of natural light and loads of inspiration: many local artists contributed various pieces to decorate the space.  It is an awesome place.

Library Interior

Yup, knit night is a good night.

Ugh!

You can probably ascertain that I might possibly--maybe--have a knitty addiction . . . oh, who are we kidding?  I likes to knit.  A lot!

I also like to blog.

I also like to "socialize" on Facebook.

Of the latter, I have been unable to login for the past 48 hours.  Every time I try, I get this "site maintenance" message.  Yes, I 've reported my problem to the powers that be at FB, but its still really, really annoying.  Is this the way to cure an addiction?  Seriously . . .

Back to my other vices . . .

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