I do have an effed up knee and I am going to have to think about what to do about it in the long term (do you suppose that they actually MAKE a Chanel artificial knee?), but that will be another crisis for another day. For now, Tylenol and happy thoughts are my friend and as I grind away bone on bone hauling my fat heiney around it is a constant reminder to eat a salad every now and then.
(OK, OK, I know that it should probably be a healthy green salad and not a big 'ol Cobb salad that could rival the size of my first apartment, but alas, I am always a dreamer when it comes to food.)
(Speaking of which....methinks it's time for a club sandwich.)
So please don't fret, folks. You can always count on me to maintain a wry perspective on the whacky shenanigans that define my feeble little existence here in Hoosierville. I've always thought that life is just too damn funny not to be amoosed by it, so let's just chalk THAT up as the reason why I could be hanging from a bridge, ready to fall into the rushing currents below while simultaneously wishing that I would have thought to get more pedicures.
I'm just plugging along on Daisy Chain. I actually think that I have purposely slowed my pace on this because I just don't want it to end. Have you ever done that? Paid attention to every single stitch in something because you're just in love with the pattern or the threads or the colors or the linen? It's as though your hands are working independently of your brain and you sit there....transfixed by fingers moving a needle in and out of a project.
And then you start to think that it would have been great if you would have thought to get more manicures.
"Life is not a journey to the grave arriving in a well-preserved body. One should show up late and skid in sideways, screaming "Whoo hoo! What a ride!"
ReplyDeleteSeems like a sound philosophy to me.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
ReplyDeleteDaisy is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDaisy chain is really pretty. Did you use the suggested colors or did you pick your own? Your post from yesterday was funny. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour Daisy Chain is lovely! Love those colors. Yes, I've had projects that I would slow, just to squeeze every last bit of enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the pain you are having with your knee, but hope that you can keep off of it as much as possible and get lots of stitching done!
If we don't laugh, we cry. I love the idea of arriving late to the grave... skidding in sideways etc etc!
ReplyDeleteDaisy chain is gorgeous!
Coni, just thought I would tell you that yes, they do make a Chanel of knees-of a sort. I have one-3 weeks ago yesterday-and I'm liking it a whole lot!!! Seriously, it really isn't as bad as you would think-and just think of all the stitchey time you get!! Love Daisy!! ANd, oh by the way, have you seen Miss Laura J Perin's latest design? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a beautiful Cobb salad for dinner just this week. It's a favorite. The dude was trying to convince me it was healthy. He, of course, is all skin and bone so doesn't have to worry about what he puts in his mouth, but at least he's not judgy about the Cobb salad. ;)
ReplyDeleteDaisy Chain is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for healing your knee. I've had knee problems since I was a young teen, and it is no fun at all.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few projects I didn't want to finish because I enjoyed them so much. There have also been a few books (which I've re-read numerous times now), and a video game or two. I love it when I enjoy something so much I don't want to finish it.
Daisy chain is gorgeous! I can see why you don't want it to end!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful...I love the colors in this one.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling chipperer (?) today! Love your piece.
ReplyDeletehey Coni! I agree completely - if you aren't here having fun, then it's really not worth the ride in this life. I really get a kick out of your posts! I, too, have been sad to end a project...but it usually doesn't take much for me to find one to take it's place. And once in awhile I have a project that just drags-that's when it goes away but this is supposed to be fun (just like when I don't finish a book cuz it's just too boring). Have a super weekend - enjoy your salad, sandwich or whatever - me, the ice cream I had for dinner was delicious...
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and I have to say that I sat and read all, yes all your previous posts. It was just too entertaining and I couldn't get enough! Your writing is so refreshing and funny. I smiled at each one and had a laugh at most all. Please don't change any part of your blogs. Love the blog by your dog, so funny. Your blog is truly unique. I love the needlepoint you do. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've had both knees replaced -- it's about two weeks of feeling really rotten, and then uphill from there, and totally worth it! I always enjoy reading your wonderful humor and insight. Laugh every day -- make the day count!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Jeanne