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Saturday, April 25, 2020

Too Much Time On My Hands

It's a song by Styx, seen here recreated by Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd.
Even with no other responsibilities, I'm having a hard time starting this post. I think the feeling of having infinite time to do things makes me feel I am in no rush to do those things.
We're all trying to adjust to this dystopian new world in which we've been thrust into due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. Some of us have lost a lot. I have only lost a little and for that I'm grateful, but I'm sad as hell because those little things are important.
You get on social media or Reddit and everyone's posting things they have accomplished with all their free time.
Everyone: "Now's the time to work on that project you've always wanted to start!"
Me:
Lol, the mocking Spongebob meme is one of my favorites. For whatever reason I don't have that motivation do any projects. I love projects!
Here's a project: remote teaching/learning. When this started, I assumed I'd be jobless. I help children with special needs do their work. Half of that job is convincing my main student to do said work. I can picture how that would work remotely...
Me: Hey, let's get a little bit of math done! Then we can-"
Little girl: (presses a few keys.)
Me: Don't you close out of this Zoom meeting!"
Little Girl: Little Girl has left the chat.
Instead, we are fortunate enough to be able to stay employed by doing read alouds online, class meetings, professional development, etc. "I can do that!" I said cheerily with a smile and a positive attitude. I've always wanted to do tutorials on Youtube.
The first project I did was a decoupage. You know, Mod Podge. That's always a fun and easy thing.
So here it is, decoupage tissue paper collage!
There's part one because I don't know how to edit videos. (It's on the list.) Here's part two:
That's pretty cute, right? If you didn't watch the video, here's a spoiler.
A minimalist mountain sunset! I also have another one.
I am actually somewhat proud of these things! I used stuff that I already had to show kids to be creative with junk around the house. And! I'm doing the "craft" part of Craft, Thrift, or Die!
I have a lot to talk about. Let's see if I write more or! Let's see if I can hold onto that positive "can do attitude!" Maybe I'll even do part two of that post about crewel embroidery!



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  1. Thanks for the update! I enjoy reading your posts!

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