dual personalities

We’ve made it to another Wednesday! Today, I am going to focus on things that are currently bringing me joy.

It warms my cold, cold heart to see celebration of women who know how to sew and use their sewing machines to come to the rescue by making masks. I was pleased to find that not only did I have all of the required supplies on hand in my apartment (including much sought after elastic), but I was able to put together five masks!

Just don’t look too closely at the stitching!

As has been mentioned in other posts, I’ve been spending time each afternoon stitching. And I recently started listening to podcasts and youtube videos about stitching while stitching. I know. I know. Anyway, I recently learned about needlepainting–which is basically embroidery that looks like watercolor.

Obviously, this is not what I like to do (my Type A personality prefers to stitch with a pattern and on a grid) but it is just amazing what some people can do with a needle and thread! I’m also a big fan of these.

I know my mother has followed the @nationalcowboymuseum for some time but it recently came up in my explore feed and boy howdy does it bring me joy. It seems they’ve turned over control of their social media platforms to their security guard while the museum is closed because of COVID-19. He does a terrific job. I’m not going to lie, I want one of these shirts.

This weekend, while working on facemasks, I listened to a 90s country playlist on Amazon Music. I really think we should try to bring back line dancing. We can all watch videos on youtube and fill the hours of the day practicing the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” or the “Achy Breaky Heart.” I know everyone is with me on this. Remember when songs had extended line dancing remixes (also remember when Shania Twain’s midriff was scandalous)? I am fairly confident my mother has written about how she led my Girl Scout Troop in getting the Line Dancing merit badge in 1995. I hope this inspires her to dig up the photos! Also, I’d love to see what the badge looks like!

Well, I fear that it is beginning to sound like I’m losing it. Let’s all try to keep it together. And be sure to tell us in the comments what is bringing you joy!