My First Blog

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed writing this first blog entry, which seems like it should be a momentous event. As the title of my blog states, I am a student of life and knitting, or sometimes knitting and life, depending on what I'm up to. Being a student of either all the time gets exhausting.

At 46 I didn't plan to be studying anything, except maybe how to get ahead in my career. But here I am looking for work, getting a divorce and learning to be independent. To be frank, it's rather scary, and I'm not sure which part scares me most.

I haven't had to look for work since 1996. Needless to say, my skills are relatively rusty. I have been married for 21 years, and with him for about 28 years now. I don't have friends really, and the thought of starting over and meeting new people is terrifying. Independence frightens me, and yet I am very excited about it. What shall I do tonight? I can't say I don't know anymore in deference to him. Everyday things suddenly seem to be about me. Well, me and my pets. Did I mention I have five pets? Three pups and two kitties. They are my best friends right now, and I just love them to death. I think I'm getting a little off track here.

Knitting is the other thing I feel like I'm learning more about every day. I started about four years ago when I saw an article in a magazine about women getting back to knitting. And not just grannies, but all women. I was looking for a new creative hobby, so I found a nearby shop, and signed my mother and myself up for a beginner's class.

Knitting became a love of mine from the moment I picked up those needles! It can be all-consuming, or just a distraction - something to do while I chat on the phone or watch television. And I actually achieve something. A number of my projects thus far have been disappointments (more to come later), but some of them are amazing, or at least amazing to me.

That said, I hope that as I share my lessons in life and knitting that it will entertaining, in the least. Perhaps we can share ideas along the way, as I am eager to hear from you. Much love! Wendy