Day One

Last week my husband and my father were having lunch together. My husband was talking about how I was getting ready to paint again and it was discussed that I was good at starting projects but not great at finishing, they gave me a 95%. I was not too happy about this and on that day only had two main projects in the works (that I was aware of) a sweater I was knitting for my father and a necklace I started about a month ago. Since then I have finished the sweater, started a knitting/crochet project that involve lessons and started a painting.

Today I took a break from my painting to go to the art supply store. I love color and it is apparent in everything I wear or create. I always believe that GOD or whomever runs the Universe will add more colors for me and they will be waiting at the paint store when I get there. What I discovered instead (still bought 6 tubes of paint) was that if I was to go through my cupboards and supply boxes, I would find a lot of unfinished projects and that I only finish the ones I love. The a 95% would be too generous of a score but don't tell them that. I am a compulsive knitter. Over the years my knitting has changed from textile art to comfort, compulsive knitting and I realize I knit so I don't have to do anything that pushes me creatively. Hence the blog. If I share with others what I am doing and hold myself accountable, I will hopefully stay in this creative state of mind, finish the three projects you see here and then who knows what else. As my friends, I am asking for you to help nudge me.

XOXO

Laurie