I am currently waiting for updates from the opportunities I have recently been exploring. While doing so, I have been reading, working out, eating right, listening to music, visiting Barkin’ Blends Dog Cafe, filtering my social media accounts (think deleting people whom I do not personally know and interact with), blogging, and of course, knitting.
I learned how to knit in Banaue with social enterprise Knitting Expedition. I realized that I work best without a pattern, so I knit scarves which do not require one. Freestyle knitting has brought me immense joy and peace, as it has enabled me to find solace in silence and repetitive stitches. Working with yarn has a calming effect. I have also brought my knitting projects with me, such as in seminars and conferences.
Knitting has also allowed me to meet other people, such as local online and offline sellers of yarns and notions. I have since become a buyer of yarns from Gantsilyo Guru, The Craft Central, and Dreams Yarnshoppe.
Knitting has also become a hobby that I could take alone with me, whether I am visiting family or catching up with my late high school friend Diane. I have even tried knitting while sipping beer and while waiting for my turn the dermatologist’s!
My favorite knitting pairing is definitely with Philippine craft coffee. Knitting while sipping Sagada coffee with my high school bestie at SGD was fun. Their coffee is to-die-for.
I know that knitting will take me places, and life will surely get better for me. For now, I am taking my yarn and needles with me as I explore opportunities for me to grow, learn, and succeed.
It is only the beginning.