Random life experiences
Knitting has been so much for me, more than the knit or purl stitch. Since I found my love of knitting, my confidence has improved. I have a better self image and being a part of the knitting community helped me find my voice. I have never been a fan of the term influencer; however, […]
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If you have been wondering where is GG, that is all my fault. If the main way you stay connected to me is via this blog…forgive me. I am here with an update. Surprise😛She’s back! Now before I share anything, if you use these other platforms you can follow me there. Instagram or Facebook for
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Oh My GG! Yup that is what I have been saying to myself lately. Hi Ya’ll *insert frantic wave* It has been a minute and I feel like Summer had other plans and ran through. LOL She absolutely didn’t have time for us this year, because I blinked and it was October 😛 I’ll start
I have come to realize that all of the dark feelings that I have about myself stemmed from my childhood. As a result, I have decided to write a letter to little me. If I could I would go back and hold me tight. Obviously, I can not, so this letter I will write. Dear
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I am tired. I am over the constant disregard for Black lives. I am tired. I am fed up with the news, the hashtags, the video…yes again on film..in the back..seven bullets..while his kids watched. I am tired. I read the comments, I know better, but I read them anyway and the questions. Why didn’t
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Facebook memories strike again. I am going to move away from knitting for this one ok? I want to talk about my hair. Yup you read that right, my hair, my crown of glory. I have shared with you that the shade of my skin was an issue when I was younger, already. If you
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Tuesday morning, August 11, 2020 7:30AM. I wake up in pain and was all ready to be team woo is me. After I roll over, the first thing I grab is my phone. I went to Facebook and the first thing I saw was my memories. If you are on Facebook you will understand how
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Today I turn 54 years old. It’s 12:01 midnight and I still wait for my Mom and my bonus Dad to try to beat each other being the first one to call with birthday love. So in order to derail these tears, I am going to share fifty four things about me. My first boat
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Self esteem is defined as confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. Today’s post will move away from knitting for a moment and then circle back, ok? Today I invite you into my heart, so you really understand who I am. If I could go back and sit down with me, I could have
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My thoughts on this Thursday are specific to our fiber community. As I have said before, Black wave part 2 is powerful. This wave of followers and attention has all but crippled me. Let me explain these thoughts in more detail. It’s obvious that I am Black in a predominately white fiber industry. Once again
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