It’s been a little over a year since I discovered my now ex-husband’s affair. During this year, I have discovered more about myself than I did in our entire sixteen year relationship. I have gotten on and off and back on and off the insane roller coaster of emotions that happens when someone betrays you … More Self Love, Self Trust and Forgiveness
When I started this blog in 2016 I was suffering from massive daily pain, fatigue, brain fog and was desperate for relief. The word fibromyalgia had been thrown around in my early thirties and came up again ten years later. I fought with this idea mostly because of how it was an ambiguous “syndrome”. Even … More Fibromyalgia: Things To Consider
Its been a long time…I always seem to have the urge to write and share at this time of year. My last post in February 2021 seems like a lifetime ago. It feels like the entire world has changed in the last two years, and my personal life has not been spared. I don’t know … More PTSD
I set out to use up some of my leftover stash and realized I had a huge amount of neutrals. As I was sorting through them, deciding which complimented each other, I realized the colors were giving me vibes of my time spent in Japan and the calming scent of Japanese sandalwood incense. I haven’t … More The Sandalwood Blanket
Hi Friends! I’ve been away for a few months but I have been crocheting like the crazy hooker that I am. Things started out pretty innocently, I think I made this star baby blanket in August. I forgot to take pictures of the finished project, but here it is almost done. I followed the same … More A Little Fall Crochet
A few years ago I began a very tedious journey with this blanket that lasted about 11 months! I had wanted to make a granny square blanket for a long time and decided to start with a smaller one for my daughter. I suppose it is telling that I have not attempted to make another … More “My Little Pony” Granny Square Blanket
Last fall, before I started this blog, I ran across a picture of a virus shawl that was apparently all the rage last year. The look seemed almost antique, with that classic, delicate look. I really loved the rhythm that came from making this shawl, it was fun, and I looked forward to each round. … More Virus Shawl Blanket
Periwinkle Pursuits 