a question or two

1.Where do you keep your yarn?I have decided on this oversized vase from Ikea for the moment.I cannot get enough of the colours so now I can enjoy them until they are used up.And see them from the couch.Most important.

2.Removed for personal reasons.Those who read it and reacted to it will understand why.

xxxx

Comments

[Isabella Golightly]

Ah, yes, the "I am so too a grown-up" dilemma. Have you read Lois McMaster Bujold's "A Civil Campaign"? It's a masterpiece of romantic comedy wrapped in a light coating of sci-fi, but she touches on the essential question of 'how do adult children convince their parent or other authority figure that their values and beliefs are just as valid, even though they differ radically from those of the parent? The answer is 'hold fast to what you believe in, no matter how hurtful or belittling the comments, no matter how deep the disdain, no matter how dire the predictions of financial doom and gloom, because otherwise you risk losing yourself'. You just have to reach out and take it, lovely one, and hope that eventually they will realise that you and your choices are an essential part of the wonderfulness that is you. But, sadly, there are no guarantees on a timeframe.

[Bianca]

You should shake off those judgements now lady because you are lovely and beautiful and a wonderful parenting role model and YOU'RE CROCHETING AN ENORMOUS BLANKET and that, in my opinion, is faking amazing! xo

[Leah]

I applaud you for seeing life as an adventure - and not a tiny box of 'expectations'. I love your blog & can't wait to see that wool made into some lovely creations :)

[Mummy Boo Bear]

Lets face it most people are programmed. and they were programmed by those in charge of their care before them. Then sometimes along comes those of us that dont want to be programmed. or labled. some of us just want to be. but they dont understand that. To them you work in a job you hate, struggle financially whilst doing it. Have children and tell them the rules.Like work in a job you hate because you to. And thenyou die. Because to some you live in the box you die in the box. Me I will always fight against all that. And I want my children to think in freedom and colour. Even if it means i wont always understand their methods. I say Believe in happiness. Believe in freedom Believe in life.

MBBx

[byPetra]

Hi Clare,

Pooh..., that's difficult when you feel you are expected to live up standards that are not yours. Especially when that person is close to you. The only thing you can do is stay as close to yourself as possible, and try to explain how you feel, and not to expect immediate exceptance.....

And about your questions:

1)I keep my wonderful colourful yarn stash in a colourful basket. Where I can have an eye on them wherever I go, because I take the basket with me where ever I go, even if I go on a boat trip with my mum and dad :-)

2)For a long time that person was me...I didn't feel good enough for anything. I wanted to try a lot of things, but didn't dare to start because I was sure I would fail, and what would be the point of failure I believed at that time. But then I got sick from work, spoke with a psychologist a lot and eventually ended up at the 'haptonoom' (I don't know the English word for that) and that helped me to realise the value of failure, and the pleasure of creating things, just for myself. And from that time I became more open for the world around me. It feels now like everyone excepts me for who I am, and what I do. And I receive, I'm now able to receive, the appreciation from others.

[rose]

adventure- tick. travel -tick. courage - tick. play - tick. boys will flourish. you will flourish. So go fly girl. this world is for you. xx rose.
(but first will you knit me a jo sharp cardie? :))

[melissa]

Oh, yes, I can relate.... You know though, I am just beginning to feel comfortable with choices I have made and I am really happy with my life- that is what's important. My kids seem happy and are caring individuals- so, I must be doing somethings right? I just don't feel like I need or want the things that everyone else seems to be striving for. I am not a high maintenance kind of girl (I see that as a huge positive), I still don't know what I want to do when I "grow up", um, yeah I am in my 40's now- ahem... I am not ashamed of myself for not having made a ton of money- I don't even want a ton of money. Ok, so it wouldn't be bad to have ample loads of money, but do I really need to have a fancy car, a nanny, maid, massages every week, go shopping every week? Well, re-reading this, it's not like those things would be horrible, but they're just not things I dwell on or wish for. I used to have someone that made me feel "inferior", but I don't anymore- I mean the person is in my life, but I don't let them make me feel that way anymore. Well, sometimes it creeps in , but for the most part I think that they have the real problem, not me. Just because I am not who they think I should be doesn't mean I am a loser, I think it means they don't want to know the real me. You are a gem from what I know! I say live your life and keep your chin up- you are kind and creative and you seem like a wonderful mother- is there anymore to want? xoxo Things will be better.

[Isabella Golightly]

Hey Romy, I will if she won't!

[rose]

oh Isabella you rock ;)))

[Summer Blue]

I think everyone has already said what I thought when reading your post! I'm with you on the more children coment though....when I casually mentioned to my moher that a good friend of mine (we had our children at the same time), is expecting again, she snapped back straight away with "You'd better not have any more"!!!! I mean what in this world has it to do with her anyway if we did decide to add to our family?!! It's heardly as if she'd be put upon as a grand parent. After all she's only had our daughters to stay ONCE in almost 5 years and only lives 1.5 hrs away!! Why do others make our business their own?!!

[Lesley]

everyone has said it much better than i could but believe in yourself and trust your instincts - you are a talented, creative, gorgeous, lovely person and wonderful mother and you are in charge of your own destiny!! take charge young lady, and see where it takes you :-)

[KAZZ]

TO THINE OWNSELF BE TRUE...STUFF THE REST OF 'EM...HMMM, STUFFING MIGHT BE TOO GOOD FOR THEM, HEAVEN FORBID, THAT WOULD BE CREATIVE...JUST KILL THEM XOXO

[corrie]

oh no I missed what you said for number 2 but I used to keep my yarn looking pretty on bookshelves! looked a yarn store in my own room...then it got out of control as I bought more and its now in plastic 10L tubs piled on each other! not so attractive but practical!

Corrie:)

[Jayne]

Hi darling - I haven't been around for ages - beautiful blog as always. Hmm Missed No 2 - I suspect there's irony in calling it that - but I gather it's one of lifes curve balls. Here's something to cheer you up; Spotlight are stocking Martha! No prizes for guessing where I'm hanging out. Take care lovely.

[buebau]

I've missed No 2, but I read all the previous comments and I agree with them all. Although I don't know exactly what's the case, I can only say that being happy and living your live acording with your beliefs is what matters.
About No 1, I love the way you store/diplay your yarns! I have mine in a fabric basket I've made.

Xoxo

[Thalita Dol]

Hi Lulu!

I love the yarn vase... great idea!
And I also looove this white rabbit!
I wish I had one for Lilla's room! ^^

Kisses from Brazil!

[Carling]

I keep mine in a basket that I bought at ten thous and villages. It's nice and big, but neither the basket nor my apartment is big enough to hold all my wool and notions! :(