Yes, I'm packing up and moving on.
I came to the conclusion about a year ago that wabi sabi had outlived its useful life, but I didn't really know what I should do about that. And then when yet another fibre blog with "wabi sabi" in the title came along a few months ago, I knew it was really time to go.
I had the nugget of an idea back in June, and finally figured out where I should go with it. I'm not really one hundred percent ready with it, but my horoscope suggested that January 8th would be an auspicious day to undertake new endeavors, and I figured it was as good a moment as any. What I can't do now, I'll do later, and what I can do now? I'll do.
For those of you who've been kind enough to read, to comment, to offer kind words and advice -- many thanks. Often your words came at just the right moment, when I needed to hear from someone, or needed those words of wisdom or comfort or support.
2007 was a tough year for us in many ways, but it also was a time when I made new friends and acquaintances, acquired some new skills, and took the first steps towards a new path. In 2008, I want to build on that, and finally figure out where I should be going in life.
If you've come here for the knitting content in the past, you'll now find it over on Purl Diving. It made sense -- I designed Purl Diving about three years ago as a blog, and never made it public until I decided to use it for the podcast show page. It just seems to make sense to put whatever writing I do about knitting there. I can't say how much there will be, because one of the things I've decided is that sitting on the fringes of the knitting community isn't for me any longer. I knit, but I've known for a long time that I'm not "A Knitter". Knitting just doesn't define who I am; it isn't at the centre of my existence; it's just a nice way to pass the time, and there are many other things I like doing just as well or better, and I'm honestly tired of having how others see me boil down to, "Her? She's the one who knits..."
Nope. Not any more. Oh, I won't stop knitting, and for the moment I won't stop writing about it, but I'm sure the day will come when I've nothing more to say, and will be perfectly happy knitting the odd thing here and there. But honestly? I have so many other things I want to do in life, and there is only so much time in a day. I figure if I don't start now, I'll never get to them, and if I get to the end of my life and all that I'm known as is "knitter", well, frankly, I'll consider that a life wasted.
(You can see now why I sit on the fringe. That's probably not a popular attitude to have.)
So. There we are. If you're curious to find out where I'm going in life,you can check me out over at my new home, 42.1. To tell the truth? I'm not sure myself what direction I'm headed in -- the best I can say about it is that I'll be fumbling towards...well...something.
But fumbling, definitely fumbling. Because some things never change, you know?
Wow - you really nailed the "always leave your audience wanting more" exit. I wish you a joyful discovery of whatever it is you are seeking, and look forward to keeping up with you on purl diving.
Posted by: cari | January 08, 2008 at 08:23
Good for you. I started reading knitting blogs and have found so many interesting writers, you being one of them. I always follow the links in blogs as far as possible in order to expand my knowledge of the world. Don't *I* sound stuffy? What that meant is, that although I knit, I also don't define myself just as a knitter and am always interested in what others have to say, from the personal to the philosophical to the silly. Will be keeping up with you in your new area and hoping you will keep me up-to-date on all new Indian movies, music, and hearthrobs, as well as anything that captures your interest.
Best wishes for a fascinating year.
Posted by: Ludmilla | January 08, 2008 at 10:26
I'm not a knitter either.
Posted by: zydeco fish | January 08, 2008 at 11:29
::sniff:: Well...::sniff::I mean...::sniff::How could you!?::sniff::
Okay, I've updated the links on my blog to point to 42point1.
Just have some fun with it, willya!
Posted by: Ted | January 08, 2008 at 20:52
Thanks, all.
And have fun? Have fun? Okay, better put that on the list for this year.
:-)
Posted by: katherine | January 09, 2008 at 10:33
Enjoy life! All best wishes and thanks for the blog entertainment over the years.
Posted by: Judith | January 09, 2008 at 15:38
oh -- just saw this and will miss you, but of course will continue to find you on Ravelry, hopefully still your podcasts, and your 42.1!
Maryjo
Posted by: Maryjo | January 17, 2008 at 02:52
Thank you.
I'm glad I've got my towel.
Posted by: Aarlene | January 19, 2008 at 17:10