Birds on a Wire Cowl (Knitting Pressure Difused)

I never did finish Kathy's sweater. I did however make myself this cool cowl while I was house sitting. I have had this book out at the library off and on for weeks. Making a cloche hat from it now.

I am giving myself permission to quit stressing over the sweater. Deep breaths. You'll get it done eventually (she said not really believing it)

Almost a Sunset (Pressure to See Beauty)

I like living in town but one thing I miss about the farm is the sunsets. This is the only way I get them now.

The Start of my Next Collection? (Pressure to Find More)

I've always been a collector. Rocks, bugs, tins, bells, kaleidoscopes, books, knitting needles, yarn, beads, fabrics, it goes on and on. I have calmed down quite a bit but still have the urge.

Laura gave me this purse recently. It matches my jewelry treasure chest. I feel a new collection coming on!

Frost Flowers (Winter Pressures)

I have had it with these prompts. Well, that and winter in general. Long hard winter, yeah I said it. Long, hard and cold and I have HAD IT!!!

But beauty lurks in the worst oof conditions. These are frost flowers on my bathroom window.

Where I Stand Sunday (Almost Over this Pressure)

Standing with my besties at my first ever Steampunk event.

Change (Could Bring Pressure or Not)

Free writing Saturday, away from my picture stash (new computer woooohoooo!). Guess it's time to suck it up and write.

Let's talk about change.

I, for one, embrace change, but I am always in close contact with people who hate change and they somehow make me uncomfortable with my choices. Is this the peer pressure we have been talking about? I don't think so. It's just that I get tired of defending myself about change.

Bring it on!

New home? No worries.
New clothes? Love them!
New friends? How exciting!
New job? I can do that.

New art techniques, different foods, unknown authors, travel. Oh the thrill of discovery!

For me change makes the world go around.

That said , don't think I am not sentimental. I absolutely am. Love my keepsakes. I just want NEW keepsakes once in awhile.


What changes may lay in store for me 2014?

New business endeavor with a friend involving plants, gardens, cool stuff and flea markets.

Later this year, maybe a new residence.

And all the glorious unforeseen changes that pop up along the way- I can't wait!

Rebel Base to Gold One (Pressure)

Friday, January 24, 2014
Does pressure ever make you want to rebel and do the exact opposite of what is being asked of you?

 Pressure doesn't do that. It's usually the butt-munch people demanding asking  me to do something that makes me want to rebel. It's all in the attitude people.

Flashback! In high school I wanted to be a rebel but I didn't know how. I didn't want to be one of the kids sneaking out to smoke cigarettes, I wouldn't skip school, didn't drink. Imagine my delight when I got my SAT scores back and it said Tutwiler, Rebe L. I think I even made a beaded bag to commemorate the event.

Now the closest I come to rebelling is have a Rebel Mouse account. It's over there on the left hand side of this  page. It grabs your social media posts and tries to make some sense out of them  lol,

And there's always Billy Idol.

Not Only Possible but Probable (Enormous Pressure)

Thursday, January 23, 2014
Do you think it's possible to control your temper when facing enormous pressure?

Of course I do. And I have. And I've lost my temper over trivial things. But all in all I think I keep a handle on it way more often than not.

I think that the best way to keep your temper is to avoid pressure cooker situations in the first place. Try to have calm friends, keep healthy if you can, take walks, listen to music, pray. Knitting and crochet helps too as long as you don't pick the world's hardest pattern lol.

Another temper buster is laughter. Make fun of yourself next time you want to blow your top. If that doesn't work, make fun of me. I can take it.

Temper (Under Pressure)

Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Do you have a bad temper? How often do you lose your temper?

No I do not have a bad temper (normally). I only lose my temper now and then like once a year and there are usually smart mouthed children or teenagers involved. Haven't lost my temper over an adult action in ages and ages.

You Must be Perfect (Intense Pressure)

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Do you feel pressure to be perfect? How much of it is tied to what you see online?

Not anymore I don't but for a huge chunk of my life perfectionism ruled with an iron fist. Odd you should ask if it is tied to what I see online because it was an online Yahoo group that helped me break free from perfection

http://www.flylady.net/

Flylady helped me put away the stinkin' thinkin' that I had to do everything perfectly.

I totally recommend her.

Conformity (Pressure)

Monday, January 20, 2014
Do you still feel pressure of conform? If no, what age did it stop?

Conformity

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms. Norms are implicit, unsaid rules, shared by a group of individuals, that guide their interactions with others. This tendency to conform occurs in small groups and/or society as a whole, and may result from subtle unconscious influences, or direct and overt social pressure. Conformity can occur in the presence of others, or when an individual is alone. For example, people tend to follow social norms when eating or watching television, even when alone.


Yes, I still conform, but it's to different things depending on whom I am with. I have several groups of people in my life and they all have their own rules to live by. I will follow said rules to a point but if I feel the urge to veer don't think I won't (remember the mixed fiber knitting story!)

Here I am with my Acoustic Pond  friends Meg and Blondie. In this istance am NOT conforming to the world's standard of beauty lol

Where I Stand Sunday (back off me Pressure)

Me and a childhood friend standing at The Taste of Danville Sept 2013

The Year of The Owl (No Pressure)

Just a few owl pics that came my way in 2013. The trend continues.

Get a Handle on It (Your Pressure that Is)

Friday, January 17, 2014
Do you think you handle pressure well, or do you usually fall apart?

Oh I absolutely handle most pressure well. No matter what it is it's only temporary. You have to keep a good attitude in the face of adversity. It really ticks your enemies off, lol.

I am the calm in the storm, the person who refuses to scream at spiders, mice and snakes. If a situation really freaks me out I excuse myself from it as quietly as I can. There's no sense in falling apart especially when you know you have only yourself to fall upon.

Oh don't get me wrong, I have a great security network of friends and family. But they are all too busy screaming at the spiders to be much help.

Me or Them? (Putting on the Pressure)

Thursday, January 16, 2014
Who puts the most pressure on you -- yourself or others?

Definitely me. You know what happens when other people pressure me? I walk away. I can't handle the stress and moreover at this point in my life I really don't want the drama.

But it's hard to walk away from yourself. So if there is pressure it comes from within.

Here's a nice Pressure conversion chart to ponder. I'll be over there knitting >>>>>>>