the funk

I'd love to report about the fantastic weekend I had, but then I'd be lying.  Yes, I'm in a funk.  It probably started with my sick bug last week, but I fought it.  I kept up with my daily challenges and continued to try new things.  I promise, I really was geared up to have a nice weekend, but the letter I received from the Dept. of Revenue for $1500 kind of put a kink in those plans.  No, I didn't really owe them $1500 (more like $18), but it upset me the same.  Why do those types of letters have to come on Friday evenings?  I think they do that on purpose to make you fret about them all weekend long.  Anyway, that started my weekend funk.  I didn't do my self portraits. I didn't do my daily drawings.  I didn't even knit.  In fact, I had the urge to rip out the scarf I have been working on (an eyelet pattern, not the one I photoed last week).  Gah!  Gray, wet, cold January days suck!! 

Despite all that, I did manage to do a little sewing.  I had some deadlines to meet and some projects that needed attention.  I'm still working on my baby kimono pattern.  How's this one?  It's pretty good, but the sleeve needs a little work.  I think my latest version (not yet sewed up) has it worked out, we'll see...

I did start to feel a little better once I got a handle on my laundry and the dirty dishes (and did a little fun sewing), but that didn't happen until Sunday evening.  But guess what?  It's a new week and I'm determined to make it a good one.  It's all about attitude!!  Happy Monday ;-)

Comments

[carrie]

i know what you mean! it's the slushy, gray, cold days that are the hardest to take. BUT the kimono looks really great, and i see sunny skies ahead:)

[Sarah Jackson]

That kimono is adorable. So cute in that fabric.

Spring is around the corner!

[myam]

i love that fabric! something that cute should compensate for the funk. :)

[Linda]

That's going to be one cute Kimono pattern!

I get in slumps as well. Sometimes I'll go a few days without going into the sewing room and that's okay - sometimes it's good to have a little break. But it stinks that you had to worry about the letter. I hope this week goes better for you!

[Rachel]

I hope you are able to get out of the funk soon. Pretty impressive you were able to sew something regardless! Surely February will be better!

[amy h]

This is the time of year for slumps, that is for sure!

That kimono is darling though. So, are you selling these? Or the pattern?

[Elizabeth K]

I hear ya on the weekend funk! My heater broke weekend before last and finding out that it was going to be $600 to fix it seriously put a harsh on my weekend mellow.

The baby kimono is very cute. That fabric would make a cute bag too.

[Alicia G.]

Love the kimono. And thank goodness it was $18 and not $1500. Eek!

[Holly]

Love the baby kimono!

[stacy]

oh dear me... the kimono is killing me. a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. Hope life looks up soon! :)

[amandajean]

love the kimono! your fabric choices are outstanding.

[Tinkerblue]

oh I here you on the weekend funk. I had grand plans for crafting, but nothing! Hope it lifts soon.

[diana]

I know exactly how you feel!! I think I am in tha same funk!! I will keep smiling, I keep telling my self it will pass!!
Smile on!!

[Velma]

It IS all about attitude - but getting to the point where that attitude is positive can be hard!

[Sarah]

Adorable!

[miss chris]

I love the kimono... what about the sleeves to you want to change? Wider? I, too, am impressed with how much work 'funky' Beki gets done. Here's to a good week, hon!

[heidi]

this time f year kicks my ass. i usually have to fight to keep perky until about april. keep your head up sweets.

[Andrea]

Love it!

[denice]

Awe, man, I'm sorry to hear about the funk! Still inspiring, tho - what a woman. Here's to Friday coming fast! :)

[jessi]

Can we make a funk club? I'm feeling like I'm in one too...

[Sherah]

I love the fabric on the top kimono!

[Ali]

I think it's the time of year. Hang in there Beki!

[erin]

january really stinks sometimes, doesn't it? chin up beki!

[amy]

here's to you having a wonderfully productive week!

[lla]

cold gray days are hard to take - and when you add in the sucker punch of an income tax letter (a scarily high one, at that?) - well, I think a little funk is understandable.

Sorry the weekend was such a suckfest - but here comes the sun - I know the week will be better...

xo

[Sandy]

These January days are a drag. And when you work all day, it leaves very little sunlight or time to work on those fun projects.
You're right though, it is a new week!

[Jen R]

This is the cutest thing I have ever seen!
Jen R

[Lisa {milkshake}]

That kind of letter would put me in a funk, too. And the fact that it came on a Friday - you had to think about it all weekend! Glad it turned out to be wrong.

I LOVE that baby kimono! That fabric is gorgeous.

[Jana]

I'm in for the Funk club too! i thought about going to the Tanning beds to see if being warm, in a "sunny" place would make it any better.
ps. we have a similar problem with the IRS, they think we owe...actually they owe us!

[kirsten]

oh, those letters! we got one (incorrect as well) too - they stink.

cute kimono - hope you get out of your post-sick funk soon. it takes a while!

[Stacey]

That is a great kimono! I wish I made that in a FUNK!!! You do awesome stuff....funk or no funk!

Hope you are feeling better soon. Just think spring is on it's way! :)

[cindy]

That is so adorable. Is that regular cotton quilt shop fabric?

[Jade]

We've got that funk here too. The flu finally left the building on Sunday and I'm digging my way through the house. Love the kimono!

[Mendy]

We all get the funk. It passes!

I'm so excited about your kimono pattern, and I don't even have a baby... or know of anyone who will be having a baby... wahhhhhh!

[upstatelisa]

Freezing rain here! YUCK! Love the kimono! How cute.

[Carrie]

I know what you mean.. I think I've given the government more money than I ever actually made! The kimono is gorgeous though.. I love it! I may need one!

[Cici]

yes, its that time of year for funks. that kimono - sheesh! - defunkifier fer sher! i love it! i especially love the fabric combinations.

[Kristin]

The Kimono is absolutely adorable :) Great job with that!! :)

I hope you can get out of your funk soon - sometimes a break really helps! :)

I also wanted to let you know that I'm hosting a recipe contest over on my blog - go check it out if you get a chance! :)

[StacyT]

Very cute kimono and hoping the blues leave sooN!! :D

[AJ]

I believe that the government sends those letters to be picked up on Fridays purposely! It's quite stressful and I don't blame you for feeling icky.

[tamara]

The kimono looks really cute and I'm just finishing up a funk that lasted a couple of weeks for me. It's cold and the creative process is being frozen in my brain but I'm hoping things are starting to thaw soon.

[katie]

oh, i hope you are feeling better. i have been fighting the slumps a lot lately too! that kimono pattern is so great! I love it!

[erin s]

I hope your funk has lifted! Sending you big (((HUGS))).

[lera]

LOVE the kimono!

Sorry that you had a stinky weekend. That would probably ruin mine, too.

[suziesews]

I have been in that same funk too...nearly the end of January...Yipee!!!