Avoidance

Laura

I’ve got a confession. I have been avoiding you. I know, impossible to believe but true.  You see, Sarah and I have worked really hard at making this a positive blog and we succeeded beautifully with one notable (but highly justified) departure for a rant about the Harmony Guide Eyelets and Lace.

So when I was hit at the beginning of the summer with some health issues resulting in a major case of vertigo and double vision I kind of just swept it under the rug and ignored its impact on the blog. After all how long could it be before I was back on my proverbial feet? My previous bought last October and November ended as quickly as it  began so certainly this one would as well. And after all if I told you about it wouldn’t that just jinx it? But it has not gone away and since I hate it when bloggers simply disappear off the face of the Earth leaving me wondering what in the world happened I write to say hello and I miss you.

And so what does a knitter do when she can not knit, read knitting magazines, or write blog posts? Why she explores her new home town. In my case the sunny and lovely San Diego area. I’ve discovered the peaceful and beautiful Quail Gardens in Encinitas just a mile from my home. The perfect place to take a stroll, meandering through the brilliant colors and textures of nature.  As a gardener raised in the northeast there is much for me to learn about warm weather gardening, however, as much as I love these lily pads and their little friend I think I’ll just visit them often while I wait to resume my knitting compulsion. It may be a while longer yet but at least my new yard will be beautiful.

Comments

[Margit]

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I've had quite a rough summer myself. I hope you fell better soon. I looked at the website the other day and was wondering why Natalia isn't up and running and why the photo caption still has a typo and the link to my website is still broken. If I can help in any way, let me know.

[Gretchen]

Sorry you've been ill! I just thought you were settling in to your new home. Well, at least you're doing that too. How nice that you're able to get around and see the sights. Take care!

[Carol]

Being sick sucks. Having vertigo really sucks. I hope it passes soon. in the meantime, take care of yourself!

[Debbie]

Good luck with the Vertigo. You know there are M.D.s, OT and PTs that specialize in helping people get over that. Depending on what type you have (I'm talking positional) there are a set of exercises that can reset the rocks in your inner ear system to stop that. But you'd have to have someone who knows Vestibular System to Evaluate you and do the treatments

[Karen B.]

What's a knitter to do? Continue taking good care of herself, that's what!

I understand the desire to keep things positive and upbeat. Having my own issues that keep me from knitting, I've also come to learn how incredibly supportive friends (both online and IRL) can be.

We'll hang in there with you!

[Frances]

Hi Laura. I just checked back in to see if Bella Knitting was back online. I'm so sorry to hear about your vertigo. It's something my own mother suffers from, about once a year. I do hope you're getting the care you need. The site looks great! How's the new house? I'll send an email....hugs. Frances