So this will be my first SAL update while it’s snowing outside. Actual snow! Sorry I’m getting excited. Anyway..
Here’s where I was last time..
Here’s where I am now.
Regular readers might notice my absence from the blogging universe recently. I’m currently constructing my excuses for the next blog, but I’ll give you the short story.
Work has gone absolutely crazy. And I didn’t think I could tell short stories!
So after the last post, I’ve been knuckling down at my place of employment with just enough time for sleep, but not much else. I had my first day off in weeks on Tuesday, and it felt like I’d awoken from a fog. My head, which had been buried in the ground, was now up, eyes wide open and looking about the place. Time to look at Big G.
Unfortunately, I just couldn’t face the confetti stitches. My brain wasn’t equipped. So I made a decision. I would concentrate on another area until my mental health returned.
Oh sweet background. How I’ve missed you. Not a lot completed you’ll see, it was only one day off after all (and a lengthy nap was also required), but i think i would have been bringing you nothing if i hadn’t have made that decision. Better to do something rather than nothing right?
The work situation doesn’t seem to show any signs of slowing down soon, so I think my goal of getting this banner finished before the new year is out of the window and into the snow, but I’ll keep plodding and see how I get on.
While you’re waiting to see whether I’ll ever finish Big G, go and see some of the other amazing projects in this SAL.
The next update will be on the 31st! So in the meantime, Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful time!
I’m off out to see whether this blizzard means I have an unexpected extra day off, or whether I have to brave the trains!
Much love xx
My Making Do Adventure 
from someone who hardly got any stitching done this time, you have my sympathy ^^
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It’s the time of year. The C word takes priority 🙂
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it most certainly does!
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What do you do for a living? I can sympathize with feeling like you are in a fog when you work so hard. Can’t wait for January to slow down.
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I work in a theatre, but in two different departments. Usually the work doesn’t overlap too much, but it’s all over the shop recently. Struggling to remember which day it is 😆
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At least you got some stitches in and hopefully it was nice and relaxing for you.
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Well that’s what I thought. Better something than nothing. It was nice to not feel stressed about it again. May have to diversify from the problem banner.
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It’s a wonder any of us get anything done ( for ourselves anyway)
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Oh yes! I haven’t even mentioned the present making that I’ve managed. All I want for Christmas is an extra day to the week.
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I’d like Hermione’s (from HarryPotter) time turner
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Ha this shows the sleepyness level, I got very confused and was just about to google time turner weighing scales. Oh dear.
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That and a yarn weighing scales 😊
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But you got something done, which is much more than nothing, especially when work goes crazy!!
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And it didn’t lead to a mental freak out! Got to find the positives when you can 😆
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Oh dear, it is so difficult when what you have to do (work) gets in the way of what you want to do (play). Unfortunately that’s life as they say and at least you had a little play and made some progress. I hope things slow down for you after Christmas.
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It really is. One day I’ll win my millions and will be able to craft all day.. doesn’t sound likely does it?
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I’m sorry to hear work has been so intense. That is never a good thing. I hope after Christmas things can return to normal. Well done on stitching on your only day off. I think I would have been tempted to sleep all day!
Oh, and I was so giddy when I woke up to snow falling today – you are not alone!
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I hope so too. Although I’m sure something else will crop up. 🙂 oh a nap had to happen. If I could nap everyday I would. Straight after lunch. Would not mind adding that to my routine.
Giddy is exactly the word! All done now though I think. Just very cold tomorrow! Time for pjs under my work clothes to keep me warm. But that just makes me want to sleep more..
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I’ve been there with the intensive work situation when I’ve felt like all I do in my life is sleep and work. whatever happens you really must look after yourself. I hope you get some reward of holiday over the Christmas period at least. The stitching can wait…
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That’s very true. Currently caught between making hay and realising that I’m too old to be working 6 weeks straight. I should get 4 whole days (!) over new year, and I’ve already told my boss that I’m having a week off in January whether he likes it or not! Also that he needs to supply us with danishes or similar..
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Isn’t is a shame you have to work for a living? I hope you got that snow day – everyone needs one once in a while. I hope the rest of your holiday season is more enjoyable, and that you get to stitch when you want to!
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It is! I’ve taken the wrong path somewhere along the line. I should have been on the craft all day path instead. Huge mistake there.
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Hope you get some relief at work soon. As for snow you can send it my way. We are surprisingly for us devoid of snow right now. I know I shouldn’t have said that as the weather gods don’t like it when we complain so I’m sure we will be buried soon.
You at least made some progress. Backgrounds are wonderful when you can’t cope with confetti.
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Haha you’re welcome to all of our weather! Ive put it in the post and it seems to have stopped, so I’m presuming it’s somewhere between us. I’ve got my fingers crossed for a speedy delivery!
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Here’s crossing my fingers the trains are cancelled due to the snow… Every stitch is progress; I’m just amazed that you even picked this up given how busy you are!
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I’m delighted to tell you that I had an unexpected day off! Luckily for me they were all over the shop, and they could manage without the extra body. It’s been non stop Christmas films. Marvellous (said in the voice of Bing Crosby) day.
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Hope work settles down soon, look after yourself 🙂
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Thanks muchly! I’m giving it a good go, but I’ll definitely need another reminder soon 🙂
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Merry Christmas! I hope you get more time to relax and nap 😀
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Oh napping. How I love you. Could actually just help myself and go to bed earlier also. Maybe after my Christmas making has finished 😆
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At least you did some stitching and now you don´t have to think about that area any more. It´s finished 🙂
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