I knew when the box arrived on Tuesday that I would struggle with waiting. As soon as I ran my fingers over the yarn at hand, I was mesmerized, I couldn't wait to see what it would look like. I balled a skein up within the hour. As I was winding it, the plan was already forming in my head. I was bargaining with myself. Maybe just a couple of hours an evening, the rest of the time would be dedicated to the other projects, housework, being an adult.
I did great on Tuesday, I literally only worked on the project for two hours. I put it up and went to bed. That is when the obsession happened. When I knew it wasn't going to be put down for any length of time until it was finished. As I was drifting off to sleep I was thinking about it, it was in my dreams and the first thing in the morning I wanted to start again. It didn't matter that I had chores to complete, my blog to write, my exercises to complete, I simply wanted to work on it.
Honestly, I've been trying to process how long it will take me to complete it and if I can get the rest of my list done before Christmas at this rate. Truthfully, I believe I will be just fine. Best guess, this will take me about a total of 9 or 10 days. Luckily, the rest of the things I am working on need far less time, usually a few hours to a whole day. I've got this...
I have to see this through. I am under a spell.
Hubs and I got up super early this morning to go out and see the lunar eclipse. It was so pretty, and such a beautiful red in the coldness of the night air. I have to admit that I love he will do these rather insane things with me. It's the first one of it's kind in over 450 years, I mean seriously that's even more than a once in a lifetime event, it must be enjoyed.
I wish my phone would have captured a clearer picture, it simply couldn't compete with the brightness that remained of it. We enjoyed it from the front yard for a short while, but decided we'd rather enjoy it away from all of the light pollution. Armed with our hot coffee and lots of layers we drove west a few miles out of the city lights and sat together and watched it pass while talking about all kinds of things. Particularly current events.
Since Hubs had an early day, I halfheartedly attempted to do a few chores, nope I didn't get far. The siren call of my project bag dragged me back in. Instead of tidying my currently very untidy home, I spent two hours watching my project take shape before my eyes.
It's going to be a long two weeks at this rate.... I love that I am in a place and time that allows for this manic behavior. Hubs is kind enough to understand that I am deeply engrossed and is not fussing overly much about the cleanliness or the lack of consistent meals. I am trying to make sure those aren't interrupted, not incredibly successfully. But... oh well.
As the sun is popping over the horizon, I am going to dive deeper into my project. If you don't hear from me for a few days... know it's because I just can't stop...
love and peace!
