Learning to be good | auroraborealis's Blog

It's hard, but I'm learning.   Puck said I'm bad, very, very bad.   I can't walk or do yoga because of the boot so I started working out on a stationary recumbent bike.    On Monday I did 3.43 miles in 15 minutes.    And I've been walking all week without the cane.   And I'm paying for it.    My ankle was hurting yesterday, now it's really hurting.    I'm back to using the cane and committed to taking it easy as much as possible until the boot comes off.     I HAVE to take it easy until the boot comes off.    We have scheduled our vacation in December right after it's supposed to come off.   If I don't take it easy, I'll have to wear it on vacation and I definitely DON'T want that!

So last night I stayed quiet, stayed in bed and just made Puck cards.    A couple of them didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, the glue kind of smeared a bit in places, but I'm giving them to him anyway.   They don't have to be perfect, they just have to say "I'm thinking about you and I love you with all my heart."   And they definitely do.   He loves my cards.

My mother raised me to be a lady and taught me to cook, bake, can, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, all kinds of other wonderful things.    The one thing that I've never done, though, is quilt.    I'm kind of afraid to start one.    It's an awful lot of work and a very daunting task, but I'm starting to consider making one for Puck as a wedding present.    Something intricate that shows my love, dedication and commitment to him.   Something which, for the rest of his life he can wrap himself up in and feel loved.   While I was typing this out I found the perfect pattern.   It's definitely not for beginners, but it is gorgeous.   I'm staring at this quilt wondering if I can really do this!!   I've got nothing at all to lose by trying, and everything to gain by succeeding.

My favorite thing about the world is that it's filled with endless possiblities!!!   I want to try as many of them as I can before I leave.