Wow, What a Concept!
I stumbled upon this blog today as I was feeling very quilty and down for sort of neglecting my blog this month. I couldn’t have stumbled upon it at a better time! I don’t feel quite so bad now. 
And the more I think about it the more and more I like it.
I found this post about blogging without obligation. Why I never thought about it like the way this post puts it I really don’t know. I mean really, what a novel idea, not feeling quilty about random posts. The more I think about it the more I agree on how to post for the sake of frequent posting really does effect the content of what I may blog about. I would much rather have really interesting infrequent postings than dull and rather pointless regular postings. Not to say that I plan on going months on end without a post but now I feel a little better about going a week or two (or gasp, three) weeks without writing anything.
I take what I write about seriously and want to have strong content in each and every post. So, from this day forward I plan on B.W.O. Thanks so much for understanding.
Now, on a side note: my poor knitting has slooooowed down. I am almost embarrassed to admit how many projects are just sitting right now. In fact the striped sweater and the striped cardigan for Princess A are both finished knitting, have been for weeks now, and just need to have their seams sewn. Ditto for the halter top. I can’t seem to get my butt around to blocking them and sewing them up (I never have liked sewing up seams in the first place which might be part of the problem). And this might sound a little nuts but this is how my brain works, I have several other patterns I am wanting to begin but I keep not letting myself because I tell myself I can’t until I finish the seams on those previously stated three! Oh, and the green garter lace shawl I am in the middle of is just sitting right now cause I am bored with it….
I am working on a new dyeing experiment that I plan on completeing this week and hopefully I can get some good pictures and will blog about it.
One last thing: I am so happy this week marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring! I am sick of rain! :-}
Amen! I’ve had the same drama about feeling like I needed to blog a certain amount, or, for that matter, read other blogs and comment on them a certain amount. I’m trying to get better at letting go. It’s a must because it can really suck up a lot of time and energy. I think it’s also a good idea to transfer the B.W.O. to K.W.O, (Knitting Without Obligation!) or H.W.O (Hobbying…) which I must say is a much more challenging philosophy to adopt.
I think you should let yourself cast on for new projects that excite you. As long as you have the open needles, what’s the harm? When you’re ready, you’ll return to those almost finished pieces with renewed vigor and excitement. (If the garter stitch shawl is easy enough, you might think about tossing it in the car, in case you need something to knit while your outside the house. You’d be surprised how much you might get done and maybe end up ultimately appreciating the project because it’s there when you need it.
I’ve finished a lot of boring scarves that way.
Anyway, I’m thrilled to read your blog whenever you post. Hurray for letting go of unnecessary feelings of guilt and obligation! I’m right there with you…
Thanks Jill P.
You always leave such nice comments. And I do believe I will take you advice on the new projects and shawl.
Also I love K.W.O. ! I think you are on to something there…..