Well...............

It's the last day of March and I am still at 45 yards....because I started my new job on Tuesday!

This has been the wildest thing.  My hip has gotten better, and I had started looking through jobs trying to decide what I could do that would work with my hip.  My background is outside sales and fundraising, which are both long hours and a lot of stress, and I don't think I'd be able to do that.  And not being able to sit for long periods of time rules out many things.  I had just been wondering about retail, when I saw an ad for a music store.  Did I mention that I have 4 guitars, a piano, a keyboard, and a trumpet?  So, it was just 2 weeks ago from tomorrow that I emailed my resume, had 2 interviews last week, and started Tuesday.  There is a lot to learn, and today will be my third day, and I still can't believe someone is going to pay me to talk to people about music all day.  If I could work yarn or fabric into this scenario, I might not even come home nights. 

Once things settle down a bit, I think I will still be able to manage a little sewing each day, so I don't think 200 yards is impossible just yet, but this week is a bit overwhelming.

And I finish the month with:

Yards of fabric: 17
Yards of yarn: 372
Skeins of yarn: 1

Still not bad considering the whirlwind of the last 2 weeks.  :)

Comments

bittenbyknittin said…
Congrats on the new job! It sounds perfect for you. Good luck!
March 31, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Kathleen C. said…
Surrounded by music and music lovers... sounds great (I admit it, pun intended)! Best of luck!
March 31, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Gaidig said…
Congratulations on your new job! I hope it continues to be as ideal as it now seems.
March 31, 2016 at 12:16 PM
btownknitter/Patty said…
How exciting!
March 31, 2016 at 11:03 PM
handmade by amalia said…
This new job sounds wonderful, Toni. Wish I could stop by.
Amalia
xo
April 1, 2016 at 3:01 AM
Ella said…
Congratulations, that sounds like the perfect job for you!
April 1, 2016 at 3:19 AM
RobinH said…
Congratulations! It can be hard getting back into working after a hiatus, but I know you'll do a great job!
April 1, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Meredith said…
Hooray for the new job, and in a music store that is fantastic. Take good care of your hip on the days you work.
Hugs,
Meredith
April 2, 2016 at 6:48 AM
Jess said…
Congratulations on your new job! How exciting!
April 7, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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