Time has been flying by lately. I had great plans to get household tasks done and try my hand at some "creative pursuits", but other things have popped up instead. (Snow shoveling and more car repairs this week figured prominently.)
Other things were more fun. For example, way back when I may have mentioned that I was looking for some interesting volunteer opportunities. One that arose has me spending an enjoyable afternoon each week in a public school library. I have always loved libraries!
I bought the bulb I needed. Reading a recipe and reading instructions in a car manual had to be similar, right? I admit that the manual was supplemented with an online video. Fifty-odd years on the planet and only now do I know how to replace a bulb!
My sweater-that-never-got finished in looking at me, so that's on the agenda this weekend, as well as rustling up a post for Sunlit Sunday. All the pieces have been knitted, but it needs sewing together; my skills in that department could use a bit of practice. I think I may be better at replacing car lights!
Are there any new tasks you've tackled lately?
I love taking pictures, especially of nature. My husband recently encouraged me to look into making and selling greeting cards. I am very excited to start a new venture. I have sold a few cards at a local market and I have just ordered a display rack. A friend suggested that I sell my cards online. I have to look into that. Wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your snowy pictures, Karen. We haven't had any snow to shovel this year here. Well done on changing the bulb.....there are certain things like that which I have never done, but it's always good to find that actually you can! Love the idea of the afternoon helping out in the library......I love the atmosphere of libraries too.
ReplyDeleteHope your sewing up goes well, and that you have a lovely weekend.
Helen xox
I do enjoyed reading and seeing your pictures as well, Karen :0) Thank you! Well done to you on your bulb's change and good luck in sewing :0)
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Natasha
Good for you , we all learn new things every day really lol ! Lovely photos . I am always learning my Nikon D3100 camera and how to do my photos in Lightroom and Photoshop . The weather has been so YUKKY ! this past week so that's what I have been doing . Thanks for sharing . Have a good weekend !
ReplyDeleteWell done...sounds like a productive week after all! You must be looking forward to the weekend and enjoying some quiet time. Looking forward to seeing your completed project! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to learn things about your car that we, as women, can do and save money. I'm impressed! I've never changed a bulb or a tire! lol I like your winter photos. So pretty. I hope that's the end of your car troubles for a while. Enjoy your weekend and I hope you find some sunshine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your snowy surroundings, Karen! Love how the snow has piled itself like several scoops of a vanilla slushy or snow cone. The branches look like they are really being weighed down by it all!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to be volunteering at your local school library. Sounds like a splendid way to spend a quiet, but eventful afternoon, once a week!
It is amazing when we accomplish something that we never thought we had the skills to do. Your 'light bulb' moment truly is a bright one!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Poppy
I am impressed with your car repair - I have to say I always defer to Steve or our son.
ReplyDeleteI too have things in my work space looking at me and calling to me that they need to be finished.
I love the picture of the snowy star Karen. It is so pretty. I always leave the car issues to my husband but it is such good thing to learn myself. Good for you for learning a trick or two. Have a nice weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYour volunteer time in a library sounds wonderful. You will soon be wearing that sweater ... and we'll get to see some photos of it and maybe even a selfie :)
ReplyDeleteWell done you for replacing this bulb yourself, you have achieved something for you and saved yourself lots of money too! I hope that you enjoy your volunteering! xx
ReplyDeleteGood for you for learning more about how to care for your car. I'm afraid I know very little. What new thing have I done? Well, not much. I am roasting beets today which is something new for me.
ReplyDeleteLovely snowy photos.
Good for you about bulb changing! My hubs couldn't even find the corresponding pic in the manual indicating it was a bulb!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteYou are doing some fantastic things and pushing yourself to learn more. Be proud! I am for you! :)
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Jane
I love libraries too and there is nothing better than reading a real book that you can hold in your hand.
ReplyDeleteWell done you! I have been thinking about doing some volunteering too, and you have inspired me. Good luck with sewing your sweater pieces together. It's not an uncommon story among knitters to have a bag stuffed with sweater bits shoved to the back of the closet for many years simply because the thought of putting it together seems too much. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have knitting waiting for me too! And I am getting very tired of shoveling here in Michigan, however I now have arms of steel! Laura
ReplyDeleteYour snowy photos are fantastic Karen! I know nothing about cars, I can say that I admire you for what you are trying to do! Well done you! I'm trying to renovate a country house without spend a fortune! This is my new task and challenge for the moment!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Sunday!
So, that's what snow looks like...I kinda forgot. LOL
ReplyDeleteVolunteering at the library sounds like fun and you are an amazing woman to tackle changing a car lightbulb.
No new tasks on my agenda but when I get back home, well, that will be a different story.
Stay warm Karen.
I think your volunteer position sounds perfect! When my daughter was in school I always enjoyed volunteering in the school libraries. Thank you so much for visiting, and have a wonderful week. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteLovely snowy photos, that star was especially interesting. - Learning new things is always a good thing. I have no clue about "anything" dealing with automobiles (but perhaps I should learn).
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