When things don't turn out the way you planned

After looking at my list this morning, I’m being forced to admit that there’s no way in hell I will ever be able to finish all the things I had planned before the end of the year. There’s not enough time, too much to do, and as much as I’d like to think, I am not Wonder Woman.
Back in late June, I made a list of all the projects I had in-progress or wanted to finish by Christmas 2016/new year’s. It was definitely an ambitious list, but I can’t help feeling disappointed that I didn’t get to some things. Here’s a snippet of the list (leaving off some top secret projects):

Cthulhu dice bag: done (link)
Pokeball crochet pattern: done (link)
Snorlax cushion: not done
Geeky Christmas sweaters: not done
Project 1 for Magazine A: done
Tentacle boot cuffs: started

Here’s the progress I’ve made on the tentacle boot cuffs pattern so far! “But Angie, there’s hardly anything done…” Yes. Yes, you’re right. Progress has been stalled by the orange cowl that I posted on Tuesday, but I promise I’m working on it!

A photo posted by Angie Panozzo (@gamercrafting) on Oct 13, 2016 at 11:38am PDT

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Project 2 for magazine A: done
T-shirt bag tutorial video: done (link)
Yarn dye batch three: done (Etsy link)

DRUMROLL PLEASE: the new #Pokemon themed yarns are now in the Etsy shop!! There are *very* limited quantities, so if you want some of this yarn, please don’t wait! There are four shades available: Squirtleiscious, Venusaurus Rex, Charmander Ember, and Pikachu Too. Each skein is 100g of superwash merino wool sock yarn (super smooshy), and £10 per skein. I’m headed to #theknittingandstitchingshow today, so check out my story if you want to see what I’m up to. *Please note: there are only 4-5 skeins of each shade available!* Etsy link: http://etsy.me/1OAaHAq

A photo posted by Angie Panozzo (@gamercrafting) on Oct 7, 2016 at 2:15am PDT

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Begin super secret awesome project: not done
Vintage video game bunting: not done
Harry Potter tutorials and kits: not done
Geeky phone case pattern set: not done
Finish After the Rain sweater: done (link)

Finally back from Scotland (after over 15 hours of driving)! I’m almost recovered (haha just kidding I’m shattered), and there’s a new blog post up about why this sweater took me nine months to knit. Link in profile, it’s a story about how this almost ended up being honoured with a viking funeral. Happy Monday! *passes out from exhaustion*

A photo posted by Angie Panozzo (@gamercrafting) on Sep 26, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

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Second one ball challenge for Laughing Hens: done (link)

If you missed it last week, here’s my latest free #knitting pattern design: they are called “Caterpillar Mitts” and you can find the pattern on the blog (link in profile)! I hope you like them as much as I do, they’re a part of a new One Ball Challenge feature on the @laughinghens blog. ❤️❤️❤️

A photo posted by Angie Panozzo (@gamercrafting) on Sep 14, 2016 at 12:02am PDT

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So, okay, I guess I got a lot done – but I really, REALLY wanted to have this other stuff done in time. As a very Type A kind of person, I find it difficult to admit that I can’t do it all and say yes to every project. I don’t have 8 arms and I can’t knit and crochet 24 hours a day, as much as I might like to. I have other commitments and obligations, the kind that pay the bills – and I’m trying to learn how to make time for the other love in my life, music.

Instead of crafting last weekend, I recorded a parody of a country song about the US election. (link) It’s silly, it’s not “serious music,” but it’s a small step
back into what used to rule my life.

In short, while I’m disappointed that I wasn’t able to DO ALL THE THINGS, I’m hopeful that some of these projects will still get done, just on a slightly different time scale.