Sarah Tee Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 I seem to be trapped in an unhelpful cycle. I get bored, decide to do something, cannot complete it, and am left with a clutter of unfinished projects or a fridge full of uncooked food. (Luckily my dad’s partner is happy to cook up anything that hasn’t gone off!) A few weeks pass, and I start something else. I do not aim high – no Beef Wellingtons or bathroom makeovers – but it seems I’m well enough to plan things but not well enough to execute the plan. i try to choose simple things and break them up into chunks, but it seems chunks of simple tasks are still beyond me. I don’t know how to occupy myself 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Tee Posted May 15 Author Report Share Posted May 15 Here are some of the simple things I’ve tried to do lately: Sew pyjama pants Cook pumpkin soup Make a fruitcake Paint a couple of interior doors Knit a plain cardigan Even a couple of years ago, I could do all of these things, albeit at a slower pace than a healthy person. I look back on a shirt I made for my dad and think “How on earth did I sew that?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 That is awesome @Sarah Tee! you must be quite talented! I knit and cook as my activity of choice, and I used to LOVE painting any surface in my house - unfortunately I cant anymore because I cannot stand that long. I am glad you are keeping yourself busy making beautiful things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Tee Posted May 17 Author Report Share Posted May 17 @Pistol, I think my ambitions outrun my abilities these days. All my recent projects tend to he unfinished. But I did manage to send off some handknitted socks to a friend today. It’s winter here, so I hope she will enjoy them. Are you knitting anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 @Sarah Tee I knit every day - fancy shawls, socks, mittens, scarfs, hats, sweaters, pillow cases ... I save them for Christmas time and give them away as gifts and sometimes sell them at a local arts and crafts shop. It's my hobby and it gives me something to do while resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Tee Posted May 17 Author Report Share Posted May 17 @Pistol, wow, that’s impressive! I can rate how I’m feeling according to whether I can knit or not. It’s almost unconscious – I’ll find I’ve picked up my knitting, and then I think “Oh, I’m feeling a little better”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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