Mediocre is my middle name.
Okay, its not. But it should be.
Damon always tells me I need a hobby. He's right. The problem is, I am not so good at most things I try. Well, I take that back, there are a few things I am good at . . . . . . for example:
Sleeping: I am an excellent sleeper (even if I do need melatonin sometimes).
Eating: I am a fantastic eater (although trying to lose 20 pounds has made me a little less fantastic).
Working: I've said it before, I'll say it again. I am a hard worker.
Impatience : I totally excel at this. Just ask my kids and my husband.
Waxing Eyebrows: I should start a business. Years of experience.
Unfortunately, none of these things that I am super good at, will work for hobbies. Unless you need your eyebrows waxed, or you want someone yelling at you to hurry up all the time . . . . just come on over.
I have dabbled in hobbies over the years. Here's a few I have tried:
Piano = Mediocre
Singing = Mediocre
Sewing = Mediocre
Scrapbooking = Mediocre
Card Making = Mediocre
Running = Mediocre
Writing = Mediocre
Cooking = Mediocre
Refinishing Furniture = Mediocre
Anyway . . .. you get the picture? I used to get all distraught, thinking that I was such a failure because I honestly could not find one thing that I am REALLY good at. I would rack my brain trying to think of something new to try that I might not only LOVE, but really excel at.
Soooooooooo . . . . . . this week I decided to try something new. Why not? What have I got to lose? I thought it would be fun, relaxing, and that I MIGHT actually be good at it someday. Maybe. And if I'm not, well . . . . . I'll just add it to my list of things I am "so so" at!
Sleeping: I am an excellent sleeper (even if I do need melatonin sometimes).
Eating: I am a fantastic eater (although trying to lose 20 pounds has made me a little less fantastic).
Working: I've said it before, I'll say it again. I am a hard worker.
Impatience : I totally excel at this. Just ask my kids and my husband.
Waxing Eyebrows: I should start a business. Years of experience.
Unfortunately, none of these things that I am super good at, will work for hobbies. Unless you need your eyebrows waxed, or you want someone yelling at you to hurry up all the time . . . . just come on over.
I have dabbled in hobbies over the years. Here's a few I have tried:
Piano = Mediocre
Singing = Mediocre
Sewing = Mediocre
Scrapbooking = Mediocre
Card Making = Mediocre
Running = Mediocre
Writing = Mediocre
Cooking = Mediocre
Refinishing Furniture = Mediocre
Anyway . . .. you get the picture? I used to get all distraught, thinking that I was such a failure because I honestly could not find one thing that I am REALLY good at. I would rack my brain trying to think of something new to try that I might not only LOVE, but really excel at.
NO LUCK.
I have come to terms, and I have realized that it's okay. . . . because after all, what's so wrong with being AVERAGE??? I guess I am just an ordinary girl. So what. No sense in stressing my self out about it. I like me the way I am . . . . . .FINALLY!Soooooooooo . . . . . . this week I decided to try something new. Why not? What have I got to lose? I thought it would be fun, relaxing, and that I MIGHT actually be good at it someday. Maybe. And if I'm not, well . . . . . I'll just add it to my list of things I am "so so" at!
KNITTING.
My friend taught me how to knit on Thursday night. I am IN LOVE!! So what if I can only do the simple knit stitch . .. . apparently I am not so good at "pearling" . . . . YET, but I'll get there.
My first five rows . . . . . . . . . don't laugh at my imperfection!
And guess what? I have already started something else.
IT.IS. ADORABLE.
Sorry. Can't show you. Its a gift for someone who reads my blog. And speaking of gifts . . . . I can guarantee everyone is getting a scarf knitted by yours truly this Christmas!
IT.IS. ADORABLE.
Sorry. Can't show you. Its a gift for someone who reads my blog. And speaking of gifts . . . . I can guarantee everyone is getting a scarf knitted by yours truly this Christmas!
Here's to being Mediocre . . . and loving it!
