Blue Monday

Blue Monday was yesterday. It is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, based on how far it is from the holidays and the failure of New Year's resolutions. For me, it's been a year since I've been off the anti-depressants, and on Sunday I had the first truly bad day. I had all the classic symptoms - anger and annoyance with everyone and everything, an inability to do anything, aches and pains. People who have never experienced this don't realize that it's not just feeling sad or blue. There is a host of other things and you are not free to "snap out of it." I think most of us would love to snap out of it. If only we knew how. Anyway, I was hoping it was behind me, but I guess not. The struggle goes on. I am slightly better equipped now - meditation, valerian, essential oils. And another thing that is recommended, believe it or not, is to look at images of unmitigated cuteness. So, here you go.

Knitting

Been knitting a bit more lately. Made a hat for my friend's son.



Now working on a slouchy hat. I am remembering why I dislike double-pointed needles.

Also made a foray into making bath bombs. Penboy loves the ones from Lush (who doesn't), but they cost a small fortune. Found a recipe for them online and we tried our hand at making them yesterday. Success! They actually fizz like mad in the water.



Love crafts!

January

Have the blahs a bit. After a period of snow, it is grey and rainy.

However, I have been quite productive. Made two kid hats. Pics to follow. Both of them for my work buddy's sons. I made her a scarf for Christmas and she likes it (very simple pattern - 3k, 3p). The yarn had nice colours, greens, blues and purples. Yes, I know I am the worst with photos, they are all still sitting on my camera.

Am totally loving 11/22/63 by Stephen King. What a fabulous writer! I hate horror books, so have not read most of his stuff, but I don't mind fantasy and am just eating this book up! I'm about 200 pages in, still 600+ to go!