Progress

I made goals at the beginning of the year to finish projects already begun and to read books I already own (but have not yet read—I have a thing for books). I wrote about these on a blog I was writing for another site, but that blog has since been retired. 

Being intentional about finishing work helps—otherwise I tend to flit from project to project, only finishing three quarters of what I begin. It’s a problem.

The goals on that list: 

• start a new blog (done!)

• open an Etsy shop

• read eight books I already own (two down!)

• finish the basement room Ethan and I started framing last April (done! done! done!)

• complete five in-progress knitting projects (three done!)

• learn how to pressure can (just think of the chicken stock! split pea soup! beans!)

Progress has been made. And that? That feels pretty great.

Pictured above are my three finished knitting projects: the Hitchhiker scarf, reading mitts, and bunny slippers (already well worn). I am quite happy with all three.