This has been one of those weeks where I have felt like the Jack of all Trades and the master of none.
I bet you know exactly what I am talking about…that feeling that you are diligently working on things, but not really accomplishing much. I know that the stress from last week has a lot to do with this, but now that things are somewhat back to normal it will get better. 🙂
As you can see Maplewing is growing. It's been a slow process because I am a slow knitter, but it has been a most enjoyable process. I am moving onto the last section where the decreases are going to come fast and furious now, so I anticipate that this shawl will be finished and blocked next week.
I do find when life is a wee bit stressful, I tend to find solace with my spinning wheels, so there has been more spinning than knitting happening here this week. There is something so comforting in the mindlessness of sitting behind a big wheel and slowly treadling along. As that wheel goes round and round it gives your mind a chance to relax and heal……..
On the big wheel I am working on some beautiful Icelandic/Alpaca that I purchased as Spa from Frelsi Farm. Beautiful, beautiful roving!
On the smaller Van Eaton wheel I finished this batch of merino/tussah roving that I had dyed up for Spa. While my spinning could have been a bit more consistent, I was pleased as punch when I took this yarn off the bobbin and it was completely balanced. No twist one way or the other which is good….. now I need to just pay a bit more attention to getting my singles more consistent.
An Early Fitness Friday….
Ken and I are heading out early tomorrow to spend the weekend with Dan
and Jean. It's our 15th anniversary and it will be my first trip ever
to NYC. Can you believe it? We are going to visit a few sights, get
dinner and then head to Broadway….wheee! We are also going to visit Susan and her new babies on Sunday before we head back home to New Hampshire. Ken and I are both looking forward to this weekend. It's been a long time since we have been able to get away alone, without kids or dogs. 😉
Sooooo……I will do an early and short Fitness Friday
How are you guys doing? Any successes that you want to share? Any struggles that you need some support with?
I can tell you that I have had both…success and struggle. Two weeks ago I was soooo good about exercising, then this week, not so good. This week however I was pretty good about paying attention to my diet and was able to move the weight ticker down a little bit.
I have found that carbs and sugar are my enemies. As much as I love bread and sweets, I am finding more and more that my body has a hard time with them. The scale really starts to move in a downward direction if I stay away from them and moves right back up again when I eat them. I will admit that it is hard at times though because who doesn't love bread or wine?
Another thing that really helps to get one motivated…………shopping! EEeekkk! With the warmer weather arriving I went shopping for a few short sleeved shirts and quickly realized that yes, I have lost weight….and yes……I have lots more to go, so lets hang in there and help each other along!
Website of the week: Kalyn's Kitchen
If you find like me that staying away from carbs is a good thing, then you will LOVE this website! It's full of some great low carb recipes.
Have a fun and fit weekend!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad…have a blast!
We will take care of things on our end…I will make calls in the am. to make sure everything is okay…
XOXOXO
Muahhhh..No worries here…will check up…
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Happy anniversary! And have a wonderful time! It sounds like such a great trip.
I agree on the carbs and sugar. It really makes a difference.
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Have a fabulous time this weekend and happy anniversary!
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Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Anniversary — give Jean a big hug!
I’ve had a tough couple of weight weeks, but am back in the saddle 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! I enjoy anniversaries.
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Enjoy your weekend! It sounds perfectly wonderful and you deserve it!
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Hi Woolen Rabbit,
To answer your question: Five pounds so far.
As a carb addict I can’t touch any refined carbs. I break out in cravings and I’ve been known to find myself eating nonstop out of the boxes while standing in the pantry. If I stick to natural sweets in limited amounts I’m okay.
Have a good trip. I hope you enjoy.
Thanks for the link to low carb cooking.
Hugs, Euphoria
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Happy anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks for picking my blog as website of the week! And I’m in complete awe of anyone who can knit; I never could turn out anything halfway presentable when I tried it!
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There’s something to eat and drink besides bread and wine? I guess that’s why I’m not doing so well…
Seriously – we usually don’t have bread very often, but I’ve been making homemade rye bread, and we can’t stop eating it. Must. Resist.
Sigh.
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I’ve been loosing and then gaining the same 2-3 pounds for weeks now, but I’ve finally got the scale lower. I’ve been eating raw for breakfast and lunch and then eating a normal (but moderate portions) dinner and it seems to be helping.
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I am so looking forward to seeing your Maplewing. That is one of my most favorite of Anne’s designs – and in your yarn it is going to be incredible.
Spinning is such a lovely comfort, isn’t it. It is my hope that the rhythm of your wheel soothes your heart more and more each day.
((hugs))
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Maplewing is looking very pretty – and lovely spinning!
I’ve been very, very bad. Easter candy is my downfall. I need to get my widening ass onto my elliptical. sigh
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Kim-Happy anniversary- enjoy your trip.
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Happy Anniversary! Have a fantastic trip!
The Maplewing is lovely!!
Just wondering if Friday Flowers might be returning, perhaps in conjunction with Fitness Fridays?
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I’m down about 3-4#, my running is going well overall but I need to get into the pool (and ocean!) and on my bike….
drinking less wine has helped the scale as well as the steady exercise.
I do have a training/workout post I just did on my blog….
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My maplewing is progressing slowly. I keep getting distracted with spinning…
Happy anniversary!
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Happy Anniversary! I hope you had a fabulous weekend in the Big Apple. Can’t wait to hear all about it. You didn’t forget to take pictures, I hope.
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Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a great time!
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HEY KIM -good for you – what a treat to get away – enjoy your time together – am struggling with pound off,— then on – hope if warm weather holds that my weight will stay down – easier not to eat carbs in warm weather —best and hugs —pat
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oh wow, your maplewing is gorgeous; can’t wait to see it blocked!
and your spinning is beautiful, too!
hope you had a wonderful, romantic weekend in NY; happy anniversary again!
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I just wanted to tell you that the yarn you spun was truly a joy to look at! Its absolutely lovely. I can’t remember how I found your blog in my wanderings but I love the homespun look and feel.
Blessings,
Christy
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