I am sure we have all had this experience: you have several projects going at once, but you really just want to do something easy, like a scarf. As you can see by the box on the right, I have several projects that need to be moved along, but I keep finding scarves, scarflets and pidges to whip up quickly. I have been drawn to them lately. They are a neat way to try out a new stitch pattern, use up yarn in my stash and they keep me totally engaged.
Engaged. Being the total English major that I am, I occasionally will look up words for the fun of it. Today, I looked up the word engaged, trying to figure out all of the different prefixes and suffixes that can apply to the root "gage" to see if it had any relationship to one of our favorite terms "gauge." There wasn't any.
But the definition of "gage" was interesting. Not only did it reference the standard meaning of "a pledge" it noted a secondary meaning, "to throw down a challenge to fight." I guess that makes sense. I also found it interesting that the antonym is disengage, which means "free." I thought it would have been something like unengaged or outgaged, but I guess that is kinda silly.
Ron broke our engagement on Monday, August 11 at about 7:30 in the morning. I am disengaged. I started making this scarf that same day. Rather than going to work, I stayed home to get things sorted out. I rather like it, what do you think? I made it with some really pretty novelty yarn from Ironstone Yarns called 'Fun.' It is a wool, silk blend and it knits up in a flash. I finished it last night. Tonight I am doing more work on my buckle cape. I really need to get that finished.
Eryka
14 comments:
Wait - Hold up!
Are you telling me someone broke your engagement this week? Yeah, the scarf is cute, but the real question is do I need to go cut someone?
Yep, he broke our engagement. But I'm working though it. No need for us to "strap up" though. He received an "official" escort from my home and the locks have been changed.
Plus, he had an issue with my knitting, of all things, so he HAD to go. So, I am looking forward and moving forward! Thanks for the support though, I really appreciate it!
If he had an issue with your knitting, then good riddance! Your man needs to be supportive of whatever your interests are. But still, I'm sorry you have to go through the experience.
I am so sorry -- not for him leaving, because it was apparently not meant to be -- but, because I like you and do not wish you emotional harm or pain. Take care as you work through the loss of dreams that are not to be. You are a lovely and wonderful person and the right relationship will happen along when it IS the right relationship. And dammit, "love me, love my knitting!"
Eryka, I am sorry to hear about your break-up. I hope things will be civil in the future between you two. I love the scarf.
I am so sorry this has happened to you. How dare he have a problem with your knitting! It sounds like it wasn't meant to be, so I'm sure Mr. Right is around somewhere. Just keep knitting those scarves and he'll show up eventually. ;-)
I think lv2knit said it very well, but I'll say it again. We care about you and want you to feel our support. Even though you are sure this is right, let yourself grieve a bit - the dreams if not the man. And then start dreaming again. We'll be right there with you.
Thanks for all the love and support. It is really disappointing and yes it hurts very much. But it really is for the best.
A guy just stopped me at the gas station to give me his phone number. I was about to tell him I was taken until I realized I wasnt anymore. I felt an owwie in my chest at that moment.
The scarf is gorgeous -- looks like something really lush and warm. Both are things you deserve...lushness and warmth. And you deserve a wondeful life mate, so I'm sure you'll find him. Sorry about the pain, but glad you are disengaged so you are available when you find the right one!
This wasn't out of the blue, was it?!
No, It wasn't out of the blue. things had been rocky for a while, but we were going to counseling.
This is the first time I've navigated over here, having found you on Ravelry. So sorry to hear about your disengagement... everyone has left you such kind thoughts and I echo those. Take care of yourself and keep knitting....
Oh, dear. You deserve all good things, and truly, I believe they will come to you - you put so much love out there!
Beautiful scarf and a great perspective on life!!! There is better for you in this life keep your heart and mind open.
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