Friday, October 14, 2011

Community

It's a busy morning chez Dear. I've sent the kids off to school, the husband off to work, and I'm running around the house like a crazy person, trying to prepare for this, the most anticipated weekend of the year. That's right friends, I'm going to Rhinebeck.

Obviously, I'm looking forward to the yarn. But more than that, Rhinebeck is - for me, anyway - about the people. It's about being part of the gathering en masse of thousands of fiber enthusiasts. It's about getting to spend some special time with some of my most favourite people in the world. It's about community.

The past few weeks have been hectic around here. In a good way, of course. My new job is demanding and challenging and so, so rewarding. Being a part of something, feeling like my work, my skills, are appreciated and valued has been like a tall glass of cool water on a hot day, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity I've been given.

Of course, all change has it's difficulties. I feel as though all I've had time for the past 2 weeks is work and (immediate) family. Friends, commitments, and yes, blogging, have all fallen along the wayside. My commute is (much) longer, I'm home less often, and Phil has had to take on more of the "holding down the fort" workload. We're still trying to adjust to the new routine, trying to figure out what works best. It's an adjustment, but I know we'll get there.

Which is why this morning, as I'm getting ready to participate in one of the biggest assemblies of the knitting community, I'm taking a few minutes to write up this post. Because this blog, this space is also about community, about my community. I haven't forgotten that.

Happy Knitting, Everyone.

9 comments:

Mrhide said...

what?! nothing about "the rhinebeck swatch" ?! That's right folks! ever since the "just the scarf", Dearknit has been furiously doing "a swatch" ... perhaps she'll show you in a future post ;)

Cynthia F said...

Have a fabulous time at Rhinebeck! You've had some big things happen this year, keep up the wonderful work and I'm so glad to know you! xo

Knit and Purl Mama said...

Have fun at Rhinebeck! Cant wait to hear all about it!

Vicki Knitorious said...

Oooh, have a great time! I've been to Rhinebeck a few times, but now it's been a few years since... Can't wait to hear about it.

Sinéad said...

Glad to hear you're settling into your new job. I am *so* jealous of you going to Rhinebeck. One day. One day I'll make it. Until then, have a blast for me, and take lots of photos!
Oh, and what's this about the Rhinebeck swatch??? ;)

Alrischa said...

Sinead, when I win some lotto money, you and I are going to Rhinebeck.

Nice to see you again, Tara. Hope you find lots of beautiful stuff at Rhinebeck for us to drool over :)

Dawn said...

You definitely deserve a break! Have fun at Rhinebeck!

margaux said...

Hope you had so much fun!! I missed seeing you and hope we can be at the same place at the same time SOON ;-)

Jennifer Lori said...

And the food! Rhinebeck is also about the food! (Whad'ja eat?)