Time for a new “Someday” and I realize I never made the announcement last month that I was taking another hiatus. I was out of the country for almost three weeks in October – not the time to take on a new “Someday”. We were in Italy where, if I’d actually learned Italian earlier this year, I’d have been able to try out my new skill. However, my realization during my Italian language “Someday” regarding my lack of skill with languages was reinforced during this trip. I use the basics: per favore, grazie, si, ciao, but even after being there for more than two weeks I can’t say much more. Perhaps if I were immersed in the language for a decade or two I’d be able to carry on a simple conversation, but I’m not terribly certain of that either.
So, I used last month as a hiatus and now it’s time for something new and this month I’m knitting. As a teenager, I learned to crochet and made a typical granny square afghan along with coasters and a pretty cool mobile using little crocheted doilies dangling by fishing line from cut wire clothes hangers. I tried a brief stint (15 minutes, maybe) of knitting, but it just wasn’t happening. I see people knitting and I think it looks like a relaxing way to spend time, not to mention the beautiful scarves, sweaters, and blankets knitters be produce.
To kick off this month’s “Someday”, I’m attending a local knitting club’s monthly gathering this afternoon. They’ve assured me they can get me started. I’m determined to give this more than a 15 minute try and, since the meeting this afternoon lasts 2.5 hours, I’ll have reached my goal. Seriously, I really would like to give this enough of a try to see if it’s a fit for me. I’m a fidgety person and having something to do with my hands seems like a good thing. Of course, it will be tough to eat popcorn or other snacks while knitting, but that’s probably another good thing.
366 Somedays 