tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post7895163804350669940..comments2023-08-25T04:40:49.815-07:00Comments on Grammieknits: The Things I Did Right in 2008 ContestJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020095446990882056noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-60234706481046162872009-01-17T19:17:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:17:00.000-08:00Have you drawn the winners?Hugs DarcyHave you drawn the winners?Hugs DarcyDarcys Knotty Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022869069300030504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-23586961394449820702009-01-14T21:38:00.000-08:002009-01-14T21:38:00.000-08:00I listened to AK and joined Whoduknit. No kidding...I listened to AK and joined Whoduknit. No kidding.SimplyMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628150221082984936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-14702308406844850962009-01-09T12:10:00.000-08:002009-01-09T12:10:00.000-08:00What a great contest!As far as things I did right,...What a great contest!<BR/><BR/>As far as things I did right, well, I got pregnant! Totally intentionally, and yet completely unexpectedly. I know I had not much control over it, but still, I did it right, darnit!Dove Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509052920860503605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-33466798617152652572009-01-08T22:15:00.000-08:002009-01-08T22:15:00.000-08:002008 was a year of making peace for me. With my se...2008 was a year of making peace for me. With my self (turning 40) and my family of origin I was able to reconnect in a positive way.<BR/>Also a year for letting go - my youngest in school and my father moving.<BR/>Bravo to everyone for their accomplishments and good luck in the contest and in 2009!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-46643080497071538542009-01-08T13:22:00.000-08:002009-01-08T13:22:00.000-08:00I think that one thing I did right in 2008 was to ...I think that one thing I did right in 2008 was to yell less at my family, and to tell the I loved them more. You never know when will be the last time you see some one, and you always want them to know you love them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772967613372339717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-74647950864071974062009-01-07T11:15:00.000-08:002009-01-07T11:15:00.000-08:00I went to a going out of business sale at a LYS an...I went to a going out of business sale at a LYS and spent within $1 of all the cash I brought with me! No regrets!!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208703220686709051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-50664084596404263512009-01-06T17:27:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:27:00.000-08:00What I did last year is I learned how to dye my ow...What I did last year is I learned how to dye my own yarn. I dyed a Knit Picks sock blank then for the first time, knitted a pair two at a time on the magic loop. It was quite a learning process and I love how they turned out. I put them on Ravelry. My ID there is gussek. thanks for the contest. DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04949416600825962180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-73276522706826032212009-01-06T11:56:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:56:00.000-08:00Hi Jane. 1. I learned magic loop knitting and fini...Hi Jane. <BR/>1. I learned magic loop knitting and finished sock #1 in Dec. Sock #2 is half done.<BR/><BR/>2.Started my Christmas knitting in Jan 008 and finished most of what I wanted to do.<BR/><BR/>3. Started spending more time with my 82--now 83 yo mom and am really enjoying it We try to go to a knitting group once a week.<BR/><BR/>4.Am working less and spent more time with my retired hubby.<BR/><BR/><BR/>5.Trying to see more of my 3 daughters and my 10 grandkids--realize the value of family relationships. <BR/><BR/>2009? Why I am running to post this on my blog of course. happy New YearChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831355918259254702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-18201404724083352482009-01-06T04:02:00.000-08:002009-01-06T04:02:00.000-08:00I have learned to go my own way in 2008. My husban...I have learned to go my own way in 2008. My husband told me I was pleasing too many people, and that took way too much energy from me. I might not be successful every time, but it made me happy and content. So I am going to try and continue that in 2009Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619238361162183280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-23171796006458349132009-01-05T21:50:00.000-08:002009-01-05T21:50:00.000-08:00I've learned from my mistakes. I given honest advi...I've learned from my mistakes. I given honest advice and tried to follow some of my own!<BR/>I've also realized that I have to live life for me and the rest will follow.|chee-uh|https://www.blogger.com/profile/05462557871001132036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-51753670047452170412009-01-05T11:13:00.000-08:002009-01-05T11:13:00.000-08:00I decided that I'd been thinking about vet school ...I decided that I'd been thinking about vet school for too long and that it was time to take action. I toured the vet school that I want to attend, spoke to admissions, figured out what additional classes I need to take, got an A in my first one, and shadowed at a vet clinic.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452536489629296834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-66791314721698406862009-01-05T07:40:00.000-08:002009-01-05T07:40:00.000-08:00I am glad you said what I did right, because I can...I am glad you said what I did right, because I can always think of things I did wrong. Here's my list:<BR/>I learned intarsia<BR/>I learned fair isle<BR/>I made 4 pairs socks<BR/>I met some awesome folks through <BR/>Blog Land!cicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219846672368907595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-38957204315137788882009-01-05T07:37:00.000-08:002009-01-05T07:37:00.000-08:001) got marriage counselling - now our relationship...1) got marriage counselling - now our relationship is better than ever and we are ultra-happy<BR/><BR/>2) treated a lot of people for free, mostly to help them quit smoking <BR/><BR/>3) joined Paperbackswap.com and started reading good history books again<BR/><BR/>4) built my acupuncture clinic into a sucessful business from scratch! Very proud of this one. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for such a positive contest!Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138838305306645079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-17212599550903512822009-01-05T06:56:00.000-08:002009-01-05T06:56:00.000-08:00What a lovely idea! And people did some really gr...What a lovely idea! And people did some really great things in 2008 - I loved reading them all!<BR/><BR/>What I did right in 2008:<BR/>* Joined a book club to 1) be more social, 2) inspire me to read more and 3) read things I wouldn't normally choose.<BR/>* Took time to listen to myself.<BR/>* Haven't lost my mind (yet) due to DH's loss of job in June!<BR/>* Spent quality time with my folks.<BR/>* Laughed more.<BR/>* Cleaned out the closet in my second bedroom... the one I couldn't walk into... the one that scared me. Now I can find things! <BR/>* Kept things simple.<BR/><BR/>Cheers! Here's to a fine 2009!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059147874867543623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-51945840796635772922009-01-05T05:40:00.000-08:002009-01-05T05:40:00.000-08:00I worked hard enough on our day-job website to con...I worked hard enough on our day-job website to convince my husband that we'll be fine, and now he lets me play with yarn and fiber without freaking out !! :-)SylvChezPlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417590022203603568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-37752038432325397842009-01-05T00:03:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:03:00.000-08:00I decided to go back to school full time for a tea...I decided to go back to school full time for a teaching credential. I have finished two semesters and two summer session classes with straight As! (I'm very proud of myself.)GHoukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861328469326779288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-9261255200167484772009-01-04T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-04T19:33:00.000-08:00I babysat whenever I was asked. I didn't faint de...I babysat whenever I was asked. I didn't faint dead away when I learned my husband was going to have to retire!Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-70530772006388619512009-01-04T12:41:00.000-08:002009-01-04T12:41:00.000-08:00In mid-summer, I insisted that we move my daughter...In mid-summer, I insisted that we move my daughter's college fund money out of mutual funds and into a safe bank account. About a month later the economy tanked. It's the best financial decision I've ever made.cksknitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987504207190553188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-78996772064791582982009-01-04T12:16:00.000-08:002009-01-04T12:16:00.000-08:00Lets see what I think I did right this year.....Ke...Lets see what I think I did right this year.....<BR/>Kept a positive attitude when losing my home and considered it a great opportunity to downsize, minimize, reorganize and give give give to charity. It was a refreshing experience.KnittySuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325406928677338685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-20974527511265685352009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:59:00.000-08:00I sat down and decided I wasn't only going to be a...I sat down and decided I wasn't only going to be a crochet gal. I've never liked kitting, but I decided to learn because I really never gave it a fair try. Knitting still isn't my favorite, but I'm getting better at it. That I think is a thing I did right!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539286824195140523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-63183269791313100832009-01-04T09:43:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:43:00.000-08:00One thing I did right was to reduce my stash by ab...One thing I did right was to reduce my stash by about half. Now I just need to reorganize my craft closet.Becky Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901212090175780900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-21749268439801505212009-01-04T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:41:00.000-08:00In 2008, I struggled to balance work and family de...In 2008, I struggled to balance work and family demands. I think that overall, family won, which is something I did right.wenathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487808951051912588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-28430118529762275742009-01-04T09:19:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:19:00.000-08:00I was feeling bad about my lack of accomplishments...I was feeling bad about my lack of accomplishments in 2008 until I sat down and made a list of what I did. It was very gratifying!! <BR/><BR/>I was most proud of starting up a website, <A HREF="http://greenknitter.com/" REL="nofollow">Green Knitter</A>, that spreads the word about eco-friendly knitting. It was a real labor of love for me! <BR/><BR/>p.s. I posted about your contest on <A HREF="http://wiknit.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">WiKnit</A>, my knitting contest blogevergreenknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494346036433878698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-64288161968815137662009-01-04T00:08:00.000-08:002009-01-04T00:08:00.000-08:00I actually did many things right in 2008, but the ...I actually did many things right in 2008, but the best thing happened in December: I got sick! And that meant that I had time to think. And that is a good thing. ecause I had time to think about my 52 year life. And suddenly I remembered all the wonderful things I was grateful for. And in the end of December, still sick, I had difficulties remembering all the bad things! The good things had taken their place. So now, in 2009, I feel like there is no pressure on my, I really only have to be ME :-) And I do love it. It feels so right to be just ME :-) Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418030409229990414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16579417.post-59667864352620192842009-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:002009-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:00I came from To Knit and Write.Great things I did i...I came from To Knit and Write.<BR/><BR/>Great things I did in 2008:<BR/><BR/>-Vastly increased my knitting knowledge and skill and learned to crochet (I just started knitting seriously late 2007).<BR/><BR/>-Successfully completed an internship with Walgreens and got a management job offer. I start after graduating in May.Tally Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975372782649618321noreply@blogger.com