Get Knitting

In recent weeks I have taken up knitting. My pal says it's the 'hepster' thing for young ladies to do these days....but I admit to feeling like I am taking up the activities of a much older generation. So I ask myself, what's the big deal? Right?

Growing up, it was always a compliment when I would hear adults comment about how I was "10 going on 30". Well, now the thirties are quickly on their way out, and I'm feeling like if I stick to the same "add 20 years" formula, that makes me--gulp--40 going on 60!

But really, that's okay. I think. Lots of maturing takes place in the thirties and forties....lots of getting comfortable with who you really are and who God made you to be....not a bunch of struggling to be someone else carved from a mold given by society. You know, ladies--someone taller, skinnier, smarter, funnier, more fashionable, and with--in my case--MUCH more talent in the kitchen (sorry Honey, I'm even starting to give up on that dream!).

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying I am going to throw up my hands and embrace all that I find irritating, imperfect or downright yucky about myself. This is just a call to be a bit more gentle and understanding with myself, that's all. And to proudly get knitting.