Out of Juice
Sometimes when I take a little break that's when I realise that actually I'm all out of juice.I was diagnosed with ME about three years ago; probably almost to the day. I'm in the midst of a bad spell of it. I'm always trying to find the balance between getting the most out of myself and pushing it too far. Tipped over into the too far lately. I've never mentioned my specific illness here but I need to work on accepting that I have it and stop hiding it from people - so telling you all seemed like a good first step towards that.
Anyway it was lovely to rest a short while at home with Mum and Dad and get some good fresh Cornish air, some of it of the sea variety - the garter stitch scarf was a hit.
Yarn: Colinette Point 5
Needles: 15mm Plastic Straights
Started: 12 January 2008
Finished: 17 January 2008
Notes: When the inner knitter calls for simplicity the inner knitter can have simplicity. The end result is a beauty. A complex stitch pattern would be wasted as it would get lost in the texture of the yarn. The garter stitch just stands back and shows off the wool in all its squidgy glory.
Recipient most happy.
Comments
Really sorry to hear you're not having a great time.
Although mine is a different illness, I can relate (to some degree). It's so easy to do too much and not realise, just blindly carry on. I've had arthritis for 7 or 8 years now and have only recently started to accept it...so you're doing much better than me on that score! I think it's hard to have an 'invisible' illness in both the sense that people don't/can't understand, as well as me actually forgetting that I can't do some stuff!!
I find sea air to be the best air there is!
Take care and look after yourself.
Von
p.s. the scarf is gorgeous - and well needed by the look of it :o)
Your Mum is a lovely woman and that scarf is absolutely delicious and looks so very warm and soft!
Please... do take great care :^) XOX
Take care and hope you soon feel energised!
Lovely scarf and fabulous sea shots. I always find spending time by the sea helps clear my head.
Sorry to hear about your ME, as others have said acceptance and openness are good ways to come to terms with the impact it must have on your life - because this also raises awareness and understanding amongst others too.
The scarf looks warm and cosy.
All the best.
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It looks like a very lovely place to get some rest! Your scarf looks great :)
The scarf is lovely. There certainly is a time and place for simple knitting, it all its beauty. Well done :)
What a lovely picture of your mum and your scarf is super, looks lovely and warm, I like the colour
Hope you start to feel better really soon,
Take Care
Tracy xx
Love the beach pics...Oh looks amazing...the scarf is pretty cool too...
Yes, that beach looks like Cornwall allright. LOL. Nice scarf.