Verdicts

I have a few things running through the brain right now that need to be determined. Just thought I would share the verdicts. In no particular order they are...

1) I am in process of writing a book. This is a non-fiction work. As many aspects of my life (such as decorating my home) the format is eclectic. Part memoir/journal, part how to, part self improvement, part fitness, part cookbook, all a work of love from my heart.

2) I am not as strong as many women my age. There are advantages to this (refer to verdict #1). I am forgiving myself for getting this way and moving forward.

3) I need to grow 10-15 pounds of muscle (refer to verdict #2). This takes a long time to complete. I am confident I can accomplish this task in a decent amount of time. What is that? It is sooner than years from now but probably not by the end of the summer.

4) I am addicted to my knitting. I am learning there are also advantages to this (refer to verdict #1). My skills are going up and that makes me happy. I am learning to enjoy lace patterns. The ones that are memorize-able are the best.

5) I don't need to be famous. I like my privacy. Right now I can pretend I am not known by anyone who passes me on the street. Not being famous means I don't have to worry too much about getting "caught" doing something "wrong".

6) I love coffee. I enjoy the taste of it. I enjoy the smell of it. Most of all I enjoy the side effects. Feel creative and alert. I don't drink coffee very often. I try to avoid it on a regular basis. I save it for that Sunday treat.

7) I love chocolate. I don't intend to put it out of my life. It's there to keep me sane in the world of healthy eating and lifestyle. Besides that dark chocolate has many health benefits, raised serotonin, weight loss, and a happy mouth just to name a few.

8) I enjoy my job. I love seeing someone dig deep and pull their personal power out to make the workout worth the effort. Everyone has a different look for this. Some make faces and others reach a serene state of confidence.

9) I like spinning with a drop spindle. I have fun pulling the fibers out into a thin thread. When they are bouncy and springy it makes me want to spin more. I am using a bottom whorl spindle. I like the way it spins. It is as though I was playing with a top. I am trying to use a top whorl to spin silk. The silk is very fine and I am learning to respect the fiber. Hopefully with enough respect I will have a beautiful yarn.

There may be others later as I continue to sort through the pages of my mind. But for now, these will do.