to B or not to B?

As much as I hate reading blog posts about blogging (actually no- what I hate is reading blogs where the blogger has become a Celebrity Blogger and starts making a significant percentage of posts about how hard the lifestyle of a jetsetting celebrity blogger is- cry me a river, yaknow?), I'm feeling like the longer I go between blog posts, the less inclined I am to ever write one again.  Not only has the world continued turning just fine without my updates, but kind of forgetting about it has left me with time to say yes to some  other writing requests, to make good on a pre-paid research committment that has been heavy on my conscience since about January (!), and take a prolonged wander down the primrose path of wirework. 

There's an element of... not instant, but speedy gratification to basic jewellry making that I'm finding soothing right now- although, as fate always seems to have it, my dad, who was a master metal-worker, passed away quite suddenly last weekish and I now find myself thinking "I must ask dad... oh..." several more times every day than I would have otherwise.  Ah well. 

I've been knitting- lost interest in the Central Park Hoodie with about half a sleeve to go- I'll finish that one later.  Am hurrying to knit a shrug for T to wear to a posh wedding- I'm basing it on the "Branching Out" lace scarf, and it's going to be lovely.

Finishing my nursing course (the second one), I finally got a casual job.  Tomorrow is the orientation, after that I'll be able to be rostered, which is great.

All in all, business, life, and absorbtion in work has made me pretty antisocial, I haven't seen or spoken to anyone in ages.  It's not anything personal, it's just that I'm basically a solitary bee. 

Hopefully breaking my vow of silence today, I'll feel less awkward about posting again soon. 

Edited to add- jewellrylessons.com is a fantastic resource!

Comments

[Cynthia]

Hope -- I'm so sorry to hear about your father's death.

[Meg in Nelson]

Love your jewelry, but is your link pointing to the right place? I ended up at a message from Ann about your post. It's OK if it was just to confuse me about that website...

Look forward to see more posts. Only if you feel like it.

[Lynne]

What a loss.
I can't even imagine.

Working with metal sounds like a great tribute and connection to your dad.

powerful positive vibes from the other side of the world.

[Pam]

Your posts are always missed but how great that you took the time to bring us all up to date with your creative expressions and comforts. Your wire work is beautiful. And bravo on completion of the nursing classes and your being rostered.

I understand "solitary bee" as I am one also. And sometimes when the spirit needs to "tuck and roll" it is best to go with it. We will all be here when your spirit is renewed.

[Carol]

Hope, my sympathy and thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry. Your jewellry is beautiful - I thought you were just a great weaver but you really are multi talented. Enjoy the quiet time while your family is away.