Solitude

This is my last day of having the house to myself before Summer vacation begins. It’s also the earliest I’ve gotten everyone out of the house in a long time. I’m going to do my best to really enjoy it.

I found my original short story from high school and have finally begun work on turning it into a novel. It’s actually quite amazing. Figuring out my voice is a very gratifying process.

I’m also focusing on some knitting projects that I want to write a pattern book for. I want it to be part story, part patterns. I want to create something a little different from the normal. I’ve got the basics for most of them done, but it’ll be a while before they’re finalized for test knitters.

Over the Summer I’m going to try finding writing work I can do from home. My massage career isn’t going to be an option much longer with my arthritis, so I need to start finding other ways to make money before I try to go back to school.

So I’m making plans for the next phase of my life and am enjoying the preparations. Today will be spent soaking up my solitude before it all begins. Summer adventures, here we come!