Ms. Knit Sox: Executing Stitches, One Stitch at a Time...

The beginnings of spring...

My two favorite seasons are fall and spring.  Something about how the beauty of nature speaks to me during these times of year...   I can't really put into words the feelings I feel inside when I'm outside in nature - the inner peace that I feel deep within me.  That's what it's all about - when you can reach that core peace of mind, there really is nothing else...

After a few rainy and gloomy days here in my neck of the woods, today the sun came out again.  Not when I first woke up...but once I saw it, I knew I had to seize the day.  It was mine for the taking.  Outside I must be!  So, I grabbed a few essentials and off I went.  Here's what I found:

    

 

 

 

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more time to spend outdoors...listening to the birds chirp...enjoying the happiness...living life... : )

A Recurring Dream...

I've had this dream at least three other times over the last year or two.  It wasn't until this last time that I actually wrote out details that I could remember from all of them (because while the general event was the same, there was always something slightly different). 

I have been fascinated by dreams ever since I can remember.  Back in my younger days, I used to keep dream journals, but that has long since ceased for the most part.  I remember dreams in such minute details and it makes me wonder about the deeper meaning of dreams.  What does it all mean, really? 

Since this dream is recurring, I know it is because I have an unresolved issue that I somehow need to find a resolution.  I thought about themes within the dream and how they applied to my day to day life.  In the past month or so, I've had a great deal on my mind and has resulted in a more stress than I honestly need in my life.  I'm wondering if the dream has something to do with my ability to adapt to change and/or letting go of the past.  In my dream, I am angry about the event that has taken place (because I appear to be the only one who was not notified about it) yet in real life, I rarely get angry - sad, yes, but angry, hardly ever.  Instead of seeking out assistance in the dream, should I really be letting it go and forging ahead towards something new on my own? At this point, I don't really know.  I'm still working through my thoughts.  But, have every confidence that I will work through this as I have all challenges that have come my way.  It may take time, but a solution will one day present itself to me - because when I see it, I will know...  

Finding Inspiration...

The other day someone told me he just hadn’t been “feeling” the blogging entries.  And, I understand that, as to be honest, I really haven’t been feeling mine either.  I’ve had way too much on my mind lately, but being the generally private individual that I am, I just can’t get into it on the blog level. 

Enter mini trip with wonderful girlfriends.  It was honestly just what I needed.  It gave me a little perspective on life in many ways now that I have time to look back and reflect upon conversations, events of the trip, etc. etc.  I’m often inside my head a lot and when I get inspiration from others, even if it’s unexpected, I like to take the time to reflect on all the positive things I have in my life.  And, then I feel truly blessed. 

So what did we do, you ask?  We went to two NKOTB concerts (Richmond VA and Baltimore MD) since both are close to where we live.  It was an amazing and surreal experience.  You see, we did VIP where we had the opportunity to meet the guys for a few minutes and have our photo taken with them.  I’m still pinching myself.  I don’t expect all of you to get it, but know it meant something very special to me to be able to enjoy this experience as a mature woman (and yes, a bit of the teenage girl in me was out in full force too, lol).  I never would have expected it to be something I would be fortunate enough to experience in this lifetime.  It rates up there on the record books with my dream come reality trip to Giverny to visit Monet’s Gardens.  And, having my favorite guy tell me I am a sweetheart (that’s a story in and of itself) - that was just very special.  : )

And, now I find myself catching up on rest and getting back to my normal routine.  I hope the inspiration I seemed to have found after the conversations I had over the course of the last few days will help me remember what’s important.  While the issues I have been going through have been putting me in a funk, what I am going through is nothing compared to what some people in this world are experiencing...

 

Maybe next time I'll have found that knitting inspiration that has been so lacking for at least a month now.  And, I'm still waiting for Anna Karenina to inspire me - while so far it has given me some food for thought, I haven't yet figured out why it's to be considered on of the greatest books of all times.  Perhaps Dostoevsky just speaks to me more.  But, I'll reserve my final determination after I've finished the book. 

 

Take care, keep it real and I’ll be back another time.  : )