Creative Yarn, Piano, and My Usual Monday Dithering

a new crochet book (see below)

 

The book in the photo is for a new U3A group I've joined, Creative Yarn, and the inaugural meeting is on February 1st. I wanted a project that will give me something to do at each meeting (monthly) but result in a finished item that I will use so I'll be finding my (very) deeply hidden crocheting genius and attempting various granny square to make a cuddle blanket. That's my plan anyway but at the first meeting we will be asked to share ideas of what the group could do. From the introductory email and a chat with the organiser I'd thought it was going to be run along the lines of a knit and natter group with everyone working on their own yarn related project but it sounds like there may be some group projects/try new yarn crafts thrown into the mix. Whatever it turns out to be, it sounds like fun and it's another thing I am looking forward to. I haven't given up on my infinity scarf but am following advice and practicing on easier things before I try again. 

Saturday's piano lesson was excellent and I felt even more enthused about the whole learning process when the lesson had finished. Joe is very good at breaking things down and explaining properly what the point of the exercise is and he has lots of practical tips to support learning. He's also explained specific ways to approach practicing which I tried out yesterday and it's made a difference already ... I've never had this sort of teaching before on the piano but certain things have clicked into place and I think that his teaching is going to make a huge difference to how I get on. I'm so glad I made the change to have in person lessons with him.

So, on to today. I have personal training this morning but that's the only thing in the diary. There's some admin tasks to sort out but that should only take about half and hour and then I'll be able to choose how I want to spend the day. I doubt I'll be going out but there is plenty to occupy me here. I have the stationery cupboard to finish sorting out, the music room could do with a good tidy, and there's still some decluttered items to deal with. Or I could read, watch a film, go window shopping online (could be expensive though!) or do some calligraphy practice, all of which sounds a lot more fun!