Hello everyone! It has certainly been a while since I last posted here. I apologize for the absence. Life has been crazy since COVID-19 in 2020. But I am back and ready to fill you all in on the details. Keep reading to find out what I have been up to for the last few years.
Since my last update, I had been selling my handmade crafts. However, sales eventually slowed down once I returned to work. Consequently, I took a break from crocheting. Although work consumed most of my time, I still had my evenings and weekends to pursue my crafting interests. During this period, I decided to purchase a Cricut machine and learn how to create Cricut crafts. I must say, it’s an incredible experience! If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re definitely missing out, as it’s a lot of fun and keeps you occupied. Check out some of my work below. If you’d like to see more, please visit my Instagram. Remember to follow, like, and comment to receive more content.
When I wasn’t busy creating with my Cricut, I devoted a lot of my time to the cannabis industry. I gained valuable knowledge from one company and brought it with me to another one where I worked for a year before resigning. However, in March 2022, after working at my current company for about five months, I received some life-changing news. I found out that I was pregnant! I was thrilled, but also a bit nervous given the nature of my job. While we didn’t publicly announce the pregnancy until Easter, my employer found out sooner than expected due to my frequent absences due to morning sickness. Oops! But my company was incredibly supportive and accommodating throughout the entire experience. I continued working with them until October 2022, when I was 33 weeks along and ready to focus on preparing for the arrival of our little one.
I spent the rest of November nesting and preparing the nursery for the baby. Thanksgiving came fast, and the realization struck me that in a week or two, I would be having the baby. On November 30th, my water broke and off we went to the hospital. They checked me in, and given the fact that I had a high-risk pregnancy, they had to monitor me and the baby very closely. Eventually, they had to induce me to prevent any infections from happening, as my water broke and contractions were not constant after a few hours. A few more hours rolled by, and the pain became unbearable, so I opted for medication. Once that kicked in, I was able to get a little bit of sleep. Before we knew it, the nurse checked on me and realized I was fully dilated, and it was time to push. I woke up to “It’s time to push.” Still half asleep, I got myself prepared.
On December 1st, 2022, our little boy entered this world at 6:35 AM. After a difficult pregnancy and finally having him here, it has been an amazing journey with him so far. Today, on September 1st, 2023, my boy turned 9 months old, and he is achieving so much now! He’s crawling, standing, playing, learning, and growing rapidly. I can’t believe that in just three short months, he will be celebrating his first birthday! Since my son’s arrival, whenever I do have the time, I’ve been getting back into crocheting, which I truly missed, by the way. I had to stop during my pregnancy due to developing carpal tunnel. I didn’t even know that was a thing in pregnancy, and sure enough, it is… well, at least for some people it is. It was hard not being able to use my hands like I do, but once he was born, all of those symptoms went away. Thank goodness!
Now that I am back to crocheting, I have been busy making and creating all sorts of things. Normally, I would make clothes and such, but I decided to dabble in amigurumi, which has been a learning experience. Every day, I learn something new. I started out by making geckos, frogs, and then willys and bongs, which have been my favorite to make. I also started making seasonal decorations for my house, mainly little things to place around the house. It’s been a lot of fun getting back to crocheting, and I’ve missed it so much. So many ideas, not enough time to make everything I want in one sitting! Please be sure to check out my Instagram Remember to follow, like, and comment to receive more crochet content.
I am sure most of you are wondering if I will be opening up my shop again anytime soon, and the answer to that is maybe. Why maybe? Well, I have not committed to the idea yet, but it’s something that I do think about. It would be nice to send my work out into the universe for someone to enjoy and appreciate such handmade work. For now, I will be posting a lot of my work to showcase it for others to get inspired and create something of their own. I suppose I am enjoying this time making things for myself and improving my work one stitch at a time.
Lastly, I haven’t really announced it on my crochet page, and if I did at the time, I don’t remember posting about it, lol. So, I figured I would let you all know that I got engaged on June 16th, 2023 (the day after my birthday) up in Sedona, Arizona, with a breathtaking view from the top of the Chapel of the Holy Cross. My photos do not do justice! You have to go and experience the view for yourself because I’m telling you, it’s a beautiful view. We are currently planning our wedding for April 2024. I am super thrilled and looking forward to starting yet another amazing chapter in my life. I did debate on crocheting my own wedding dress, but I think I will implement some sort of crochet item on my dress or maybe in my hair or possibly as a decoration… I am not sure what I want to incorporate crochet-wise into my wedding. But if you have any ideas to send out, feel free to comment here or send a DM via Instagram I would love to hear your ideas.
Well, that pretty much sums up a bit of where I’ve been and what I have been up to over the years. Now that I have a bit more time on my hands, I can be a bit more active going forward and sharing all the cool things that I make with all of you. Possibly some patterns in the near future? We shall see!
Thank you all for stopping by and reading my blog. I truly appreciate it very much. Be sure to stay updated with the latest posts on my social media platforms: Instagram and TikTok. Have a wonderful day and a happy Labor Day weekend, everyone.
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