How I Kept Myself From Being Successful

I was asked by someone local, "Are you still crocheting?" Eek...The fact that someone asked that question is a problem. I crochet all the time. So, why would a local person have to ask me if I'm still crocheting?

I had to search myself and realized that I am keeping success away by hiding my pieces from the world. It sent me on a search to figure out what misconceptions do I have that are keeping me from being successful? And, in the end, it resulted in the fact that I am neglecting the platforms I have on which to promote my finished pieces to the world of people who may end up buying them.

Workout Complete - 4KCBWDAY5

This is an attempt at a wordless post! I started working out on 4/11/2013 (11 days ago - 7 workouts elapsed).

Day 1

Day 11

Look at the difference in mileage already! I am 30, so the heart rate is ok! 

Image Source: HPM Corporation

Knit and Crochet Blog Week: Where I Fit In

It is the 4th Annual Knitting and Crochet Blog Week hosted by Eskimimi Makes! I participated last year and you can read those posts here.

This year, we have been challenged to set up residence in one of four houses: bee, manatee, monkey or peacock.

Bees are busy and industrious flitting from one interesting project to the next as shiny objects catch their eye.

I am for sure a bee! My life is wild and crazy busy. I flap my little wings as hard as I can in the hope of creating beauty.

Bees are busy and industrious

I am not one of those people who does well sitting still. I would be miserable if I was just sitting there watching TV. So I crochet during TV time and car time and any time that I have a chance where I am sitting still and can pay attention to my hands. 

Flitting from one project to the next

My attention span is definitely not a strong suit. I often times get bored mid-project and can't wait to get started on the next one. So, I jump full-force into the next project (sometimes before finishing the project before it). At one point I had all of these projects in progress all at once...

I just counted...there are 9 different items sitting there and a wide range of projects. There were a few amigurumi, a few photography props and a few practical items for everyday use. It seems I can't even commit to stick with one particular group of items. I will probably never complete a blanket because I can't focus long enough for a project that large.

As Shiny Objects Catch Their Eye

What can I say? I love to dabble! I have met very few crafts that I didn't like, but crochet has for now (and probably forever) captured my heart. I love Pinterest and gain so much inspiration there that just leaves me sad that I can't crochet more than I already do. I have purchased nearly 100 patterns and have made less than half of them. Flavia the Unicorn is on my to-buy list and I won't be able to hold-off very long before I finally buy that pattern. Why? Because it's so pretty and caught my eye and I have an idea that will be easy to execute with supplies I already have on hand. 

What are you? Where do you fit in?

Here is a round-up of the houses you can choose:

• Bee: Busy & industrious and slightly distracted by shiny things
• Manatee: Gentle & relaxed representing the comfort and soft side of your craft
• Monkey: Intelligent & fun-loving who likes to be challenged with something new in every project
• Peacock: Flashy & amazing people who take something good and make it brilliant

Maybe you aren't a blogger and want to join the fun. Leave me a comment and tell me which house fits you best. I think we all could probably fit into a few houses, but choose only one and tell me why.