Goings on

So although I'm still on pain meds, I can see and feel differences in my body. I have a little more energy, I'm doing stuff and planning things. I plan on going to Barnes and Noble with my sister when I'm finally released, I am planning a JOB sort of, and I'm reading again. The job thing is I've decided to make a lot of my crochet and knit things, and start selling them. I have all these plans on how to make several packages that people can buy for babies, new homeowners, etc. It's really exciting for me! I've done a lot of research in my pattern books and online and in yarn catalogs to come up with the best possible ideas, and that's really really fun. If I make enough, I can possibly have a table at a craft fair come next winter.

To sell stuff online, I have made a fun photography purchase of a light tent with some lights. I've wanted one for years to take pictures of my crafts, but the shop has pushed me into definitely wanting to showcase what I make in the best possible way. A lightbox and lights should provide true lighting, a plain white background to make the objects pop.

I've made a late New Year's resolution to read 25 books this year. I'm reading A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving right now. I have read it before and love it. From BooksFree, I'm "renting" The Pilot's Wife and The Reader, and I have over 100 books in my queue there. Books are exciting!

I'm trying to do my physical therapy, and while walking is definitely easier (hence the long walk to the gift shops today), it still is hard work. They had me do exercises today that SHOULD be easy to normal people...but...*groans*. At least I know I'm getting better!

(Just to let you all know, this is my THIRD post tonight, so go back if you want to read the rest- one is pictures, and the other is another fun web find post).