Stormy weather, and I just can’t get my  poor self together!

That is the way the song goes, anyway.  I think I got myself together pretty good… but I only have stormy weather out on the horizon, but not in my life – as in figuratively speaking.

So I only need to bundle up against the cold wind that is blowing.. and against the HAIL we had last night– seriously, hail at the beach.

But then the sun came out… and it was beautiful!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Sundays are always great days.  I have so much I want to get done… but also want to spend some time relaxing from the hectic week.  So I will knit a little, listen to my podcast, go to Mass online, then do a little dance — and videotape it for my other challenge — learning to dance!

I have a chicken quarter for my instant pot  — that makes dinner pretty simple!For a  free Instant Pot cheatsheet on cooking perfect rice —GO HERE!

And since I finished sweater #2, I wound the yarn for Sweater #3.  Super excited about it… will be making my own pattern, and will post it on Gypsywagonknits.com when done! You can head over there to check out free patterns, and great resources.

And — It’ll en a good day to shoot some videos for my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Page — before we start week 6! Check that out HERE!

This poncho is from Forever 21.  I never used to go there … thinking they were only for the young crowd and I am just about 3 times 21!  But it is a great place for leggings, t-shirts, and occasionally…. a poncho!

I had someone recently tell me that I smelled great… and the secret is….shhhh… it is my deodorant.  How great is that! Anyway… I get it from MYRO… and it comes in great scents.  And they are having a great intro deal…. check it out HERE! Planet-friendly, refillable canisters.

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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It’s a good day… but then again, everyday is a good day for me.

It’s not that I am ridiculously optimistic and cheerful.  But everyday I am alive is a good day.  Some days are more challenging than others.  Some days are more fun.  Some days even have sorrow and frustration and anger.  But they are still, for the most part, good days.

Because if I don’t like something, I change it.  And if I can’t change it, I change the way I look at it.  For me, it is that simple.

And sometimes, I need to say “Not my Circus, not my monkey” and distance myself from all the petty problems and drama out in the world today.  And that gives me more time to look for the good stuff in life. Because the good stuff is out there, sometimes just waiting to be discovered.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

It’s STILL a bit rainy and windy out here on the coast! We did get a bit of sun… but now it is gone.  In addition to dance class and my morning podcast, I would love to finish the brown Skylark sweater… and move on to the next– already planning it out with some great yarn that I got!!

Check this out… it is the yarn for the next sweater… I am going to do something short-sleeved and cropped to go with Woolamina…. and the new Sierra that I am ordering!!  Yarn is silk & raw silk combination, sport weight… and scrumptious.  You can find it HERE! And the color just screams SUMMER!!!

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And — It’ll en a good day to shoot some videos for my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Page — before we start week 6! Check that out HERE!

Seriously, the group is a fantastic community of supportive people, and it has become an amazing way to connect with like-minded people —  doing, or thinking about doing the challenge. The dress is great… the community is beyond compare.

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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And the beat goes on… forever, I hope!

Lately, I have been enchanted by the rhythm of life.  I am not sure if it is because I spend so much time alone, that I  am becoming more aware of everyday rhythms around me… waves, squirrels, birds, traffic, hoofbeats.

So I have been working with that.  I took a Bodhran (Irish Drum) workshop,  and have been playing the wooden spoons.  And there is the Cajon that I am sitting on..  just added the foot pedal!

But my favorite of all has been making music with my feet!! It’s the Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging class I have nee taking with the extremely talented Musician, Singer, and Dancer Carla Gover. You can track my progress HERE! I am on week 5.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

It’s a bit rainy and windy out here on the coast! But I love it!  In addition to dance practice and my morning podcast, I have some serious knitting to catch up on — gotta get the brown sweater #2 done… so I don’t get behind on my 12 in 12 sweater goal!  And I wanted to put up a page with all the sweaters ( as I make them) so I can track my progress!

And later today, there is the Berkely Old Time Music Jam — gotta get in on that one… I am bringing my guitar, and spoons…. and probably my dancing shoes to that! (And the beat goes on!)

That is my trusty little concert UKE with a pickup…. She’s been all over with me — to UKE camp in Santa Cruz mountains, and Lake Berryessa…

So nice when that is happening again!

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:

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 Drive my car? I was happy to be taken up on it for the drive to Portland… so I could spend a couple of hours on #1’s sweater.

Usually, I am always the driver on the trip. Mostly because I am the only one with opposable thumbs.  Comes in handy for things like… driving, and knitting.  Also good for getting the coffee cup up to your lips and not spilling all over your dress.

But today, I had a ride-along. And…actually the first “other person” to drive my car since I got it 6 months ago.

Which left me plenty of time to work on my Sweater #2 for the year — I am planning on 12… and a little behind…. but not much.  This one is knit top-down, in one piece on THESE — best needles ever!  I’l do  page when I am done!

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For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Driving to Portland –well riding, actually.  And then some general loafing, blogging… and checking out the new  module for my 

Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Class

Here’s what I came up with for today!

Next I paired it with my Banana Republic Plaid Flannel — also showed a few days back.  Warm and comfy, but looked like I was going to cut up meat, or go out to milk the goats. (Nothing against goats… or milking, or even meat cutting!!)

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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Down to the Banana Republic. Down to the tropical sun.  

Sounds pretty good to me, as I sit freezing my fanny off in the Pacific Northwest.  Really, never thought I would see snow at the beach, but there you have it.   Cold, Icy and Windy.

But at Number 1’s house, she has the best shower in the universe.  And her stackable washer and dryer are in the bathroom, so you can put your towel and turn the dryer on to warm up the towel.  Almost like being in a banana republic. Warm, muggy.  Just without the bugs!!

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Other than a short trip to Trader Joe’s, it was a stay at home kind of day.  Which means cozy flannel shirts and uggs.

I practiced the sequences for the latest humbling experiences – shuffles and slides —  it’s for my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging class.  Not sure why it is taking so long to learn — I blame dyslexia. The right and left thing is … well pretty baffling! You can track my dancing progress HERE.

I also finished  my SOCK! I could hardly put it down.  It is so much fun watching it knit up with the different stripes.  (I LOVE this Self Striping Sock Yarn!  Learn More HERE)

I am thinking of starting at the other end of the yarn ball, so the stripes on the next sock will be reversed!  Might be fun.  These will definitely be a lot of fun with my hiking boots.

Here’s what I came up with for today!

Rainey is a special needs rescue bulldog from Lily’s Pad Rescue.  She wears diapers because she has spina bifida.  But she gets around pretty well.  More on the dogs HERE!

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:

JOIN ME ON TWITTER!