It’s been a rough couple of weeks for everyone far and wide. I’m not going to take space here to regurgitate what is being blasted on every platform possible. What I will say is that my anxiety is very high. I am confident that this pandemic won’t last forever but the ramifications both socially and economically might last longer than we would like. And that bumps up against my anxiety triggers…..I’m an accountant after all. And it’s hard not to be worn down by the onslaught of information and empty store shelves.
I am washing my hands, talking to others support when I need it, and returning to my Midwestern roots and I’m cooking all the comfort foods I can think of. Last night I took some time to rest in bed with the following self care items:
- Chocolate cupcake with waaaaay to much icing
- My Dark Side Vanilla Socks (Take Two)
- My Bullseye Vanilla Socks
- My cheeky knitting tool tin
- Some really good Spotify playlists on my headphones
- And a quilt that I have had since undergrad
They only thing missing was knitting friends. If anyone out there is similarly missing your knitting groups and friends please feel free to DM me. I’m always around my phone and more than happy to chat and share projects. We are a community and no one has to feel alone. Happy Knitting friends!
My Tangled Yarn Knitting Adventures 
It is wonderful that we have the technology to talk to, text with, and “see” people during this difficult time. Virtual hugs.
You’re not alone, Fearless Knitter! Your socks are beautiful, but I completely disagree that your cupcake has too much icing. #nosuchthing 😉
That’s why I’m so grateful for this blogging community! I don’t feel alone with all of you around. And chocolate cupcakes are a brilliant idea!
Anxiety and loneliness setting in here, the monthly knitting group suspended indefinitely. Not sure the best means to DM you… I am able to use twitter/insta/fb (least fave of the options)- let me know which is beet or how to find ya maybe we can chat once in a while.
We are not alone in this, one good thing to come out of it is a better sense of how we can all support and help one another in even the smallest (and still important) ways.
I’m @atangledyarnknitter on insta
Okay. I’ll find ya there 🙂
Agree with the rising anxiety levels. Your self care sounds lovely and hopefully it was relaxing
I am having general anxiety as well. I feel like I should be doing more to protect those I love and the colleagues who I represent as their union vp. So much. Be well my dear!
Yes to the Anxiety. Time to find positive things
Always good to take care of yourself and take positive steps to keep anxiety at bay! Your socks look fantastic, and the cupcake looks like very effective self-care 🙂
I enjoyed reading your post.☺️ My self-care routine is similar to yours…although I had an interesting insight the last time I picked up my hobby basket.
https://thesoulwhispersblog.com/2020/05/19/self-care-more-than-a-hobby/