Life Getting in the Way

Have you ever felt that nothing you do works out as you had planned it? Does it seem like every time you turn around something or someone is taking up your precious time? How does one balance work, family, church and self?  I am struggling a bit with depression, and yet I know if I spent more time crafting I'd be happier.  How do I carve that time out without depriving my family or my employer?

Missed posting last week.  I've been so busy at work.  When you have one person out, and you end up doing 2 jobs at once. You are constantly behind.  We brought in a temp this week and I have started catching up.   Now if I can be a little less busy at home then maybe I'll get something done.

Killian's biopsy went well and I wove 3 1/2 bracelets while there.  I finished the 4th last week.  We were very relieved to find out it was an infection and nothing more serious.  Killian is now on large doses of antibiotics. 

I am currently working on a Kumihimo set, bracelet is woven and necklace is about 1/2 way done.  It is turning out really pretty.  The beads are a mix called maple syrup and butter from my favorite Etsy shop Spirit Bear Beads.  She has a new mix that I am going to have to get.  It's called red rum raisin, so pretty.  It would make up some beautiful holiday pieces.  I would encourage you all to visit either her etsy shop or her artfire shop.  Beautiful seed bead mixes.

This week I will be going to Elgin. IL for some training.  I am looking forward to it.  I will have to string up several bracelets to do on the way.  I have discovered that I can actually weave a bracelet in about an hour if it is already strung.  I will have to come home and make the matching necklaces though.  I am going to take some wire and do viking knit in my room if I have time.  Not sure yet just how much time I will have in the evenings.

I am looking forward to getting things back on track once everyone is back in school and we are all on a schedule.  The younger kids are in school but Tatianna's classes haven't started yet.  We are having trouble getting our schedules worked out and synchronized.  Once that happens, then maybe I can settle into a routine that has me actually finishing things.