Finally I have a moment (or half a one) where I can put some thoughts together. It has been a very busy period for me. Here it is nearly two weeks later from the last time I was on here – I can’t believe that much time has slipped by.
Work has been frantic and by the time I do work and school I’m so tired I can barely get through the night. Registration this semester has been more stressful and difficult than in previous semesters. I thought maybe it was just me but I talked to a couple other people and they agreed.
This last weekend I got talked into going to Herrschner’s for the day. For those who don’t know, they are a huge mail order catalog company with a store in Stevens Point Wisconsin. I crochet. I crochet a lot when I’m stressed. I like to have one big project going – like an afghan (currently Stephanie’s star shaped with an 8 mile circumference) and small projects to fill in when I want something quick to finish and feel like I’ve accomplished something.
I have lots of faculty and student workers to make gifts for. This gives me a target for making all my little goodies. I’m not going to say what I’m making them for the winter holidays but they will be crocheted things most likely. Herrschner’s was having a HUGE sale on yarn. Instead of doing homework on Saturday like I should have I snuck off to this sale. Stevens Point is a two hour drive so it generally turns into a most of the day event.
Friday I printed off their internet page with all the sale yarn listed. I circled the ones I was interested in. Saturday we asked and they honored the prices. I got skeins of yarn that normally cost between $7 – $10 each for anywhere from $1 – $3.50 each. I was thrilled for the savings but also I will get to work with yarn I don’t normally buy. Some of the yarn includes silk, chenille, fleece, and alpaca. I’ve been wanting to work with all of these for quite some time.
While I didn’t get homework done, I did enjoy wandering through the yarn and touching everything. Yes I touched all sorts of yarn. There is something about the textures, softness, and colors that just gives me a thrill. Other women have a thing for shopping for clothes – my thing – YARN…
Best part of the day – my husband didn’t complain at all because I spent money on yarn!!!