I haven't been doing much with Sereknitty and Purls. It's like I get a wild hair to pick it up and take on orders and write on my blog but then circumstances always seems to get in the way. Kids... Work... Home... Life... It can be really hard to balance all of that and it seems the things I enjoy doing the most go on hold at times. For now I'm ok with that. For the time being I will not be taking orders and I'll be sure to write when I think of it or find the time. I'm just at a time in my life where I just want to focus on me.
I've been faced with this road of self discovery. Who am I? Where am I? Where do I want to be? What do I want to do? I'm taking advantage of this to make some life changes. Some changes will be easy. Some will be difficult. Some may even be painful BUT I am trusting in God that in the end of it all I will come out happier and healthier than I've ever been. It's time to take care of me.
I've been super excited about a new career pursuit! I've been looking a lot into becoming a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and will have an opportunity within the next couple of weeks to start that program. I'll be honest with you and say that I am nervous seeming as how its been years since I've done any kind of schooling or training this heavy but I am determined to do it. I just keep picturing in my head what this career will look like for me. I envision companioning the people I care for. Not just caring for their physical needs but maybe reaching them on a deeper level. I've even considered bringing knitting into a nursing home if I'm employed at one. How cool would that be?! I just want to help and care for people and whole heartedly feel as though it is my calling to do just that. I'm just so excited and I know this will be a great step towards a hopeful nursing career and another way to contribute to the bettering of society. I want to make a difference.
On a lighter note, I've started knitting a sweater... FOR ME. Knitting is great therapy and Lord knows I need a lot of it. :) haha! I'll be sure to post pictures when I'm done but I'm not sure when that will be. I'm knitting with size 6 needles and sport weight yarn so if you're a knitter you know it will take some time but it will be well worth it. It just feels good to knit and not worry about a time frame. Stitch by stitch I'm working through it. I tune out the rest of the world and focus on the rhythm of the needles and the softness of the yarn and for that time I feel my most peaceful.
School will be starting soon for Brodey. Can't really say that I'm ready for that seeming as how we didn't do all that I wanted to or all that they wanted to but I guess that just means we have a lot to pack into the next three weeks. We've spent quite a bit of time at the library, playing outside, building forts, eating ice cream, and playing house though. We are hoping to get to a couple of local museums, the swimming pool, and maybe get some fishing in. And we will definitely be taking a trip out of town to hopefully see my grandmother, go to a build-a-bear workshop, and get some shopping done. I even plan on hitting up a YARN STORE. :) The summer isn't over yet so lets get it done!
Well, domestic duties call. I hope you all are enjoying your summer and pray you all are well.
Much love,
-C
