Cutting a Rug

Hi Everyone!
I am adjusting to being back at work this week.  It's amazing how you can slip into another routine during vacation and feel some culture shock going back to work.  I've been trying to get myself around what I need to do at work, so I've been a bit lax in posting.  I did, however, finish my little rug!!  Remember, this is a Primitive Betty's design and I know I need to send it off to her and maybe even be in the Friday finishes!  How cool would that be?

This rug is important to me.  I finally relaxed enough to enjoy the process.  In the past, I needed to have a picture to follow, but in this case, I had none.  So, I had to experiment.  I chose colors I liked.  (Nice advise I received)  Then, if I didn't like a certain color combo...I changed it.  Some folks advised to keep going...and I did with the background, but I find that I don't mind unhooking when something jars me.  Perhaps I am still feeling my way with a color plan.  Who knows.  All I know is that I really enjoyed working on this project.  Ok, I had a couple of anxious moments about my abilities...but in the long run I like the piece.  And that's a good thing!  The best part is that I'm excited to start a new project, instead of being a bit nervous about it! 

My little class is coming along.  We couldn't meet the week before vacation, and then last week was vacation, so it was a bit like starting over today.  I don't have any pics (forgot the camera), but I will next week!  They really started to "get" the hooking technique, and I just cut wool for them and listened to their "tween talk".  Fun!

So many folks in our blog world are thinking about making the most of life...appreciating friends and family...and thanking God for each day.  I struggle with these thoughts too.  I think that some of life doesn't necessarily reflect who we really are, but despite that, we need to focus on the parts of our lives which bring us joy.  Those are the authentic moments...the reasons we are here.  As I immerse myself back into the day job, I need to remember that I am also a creative person, and I can share that creative side in all I do!  Who knows who we are inspiring!  Just some end of winter pondering....
Keep searching for joy folks!
Cheers!
Courtney