Midterms=Not Much Quilting
It's been a rough week or so with papers and exams and presentations. Thankfully, I only have an exam left this week and two presentations next week and then I get a break (hopefully) from the hard brain labor. One way or another, Thanksgiving break is coming soon and I am ready for it.
Despite the insanity, I have been slowly working on binding a quilt which I hope to finish in a few days (the same hope I had a week ago!).
After finishing a difficult paper on spaces in detective stories, I carved a pumpkin! It's been years since I've carved one and every year I have good intentions but never manage it. I'm glad I pulled it off this time. The squirrels evidently think that the lid is something they'd like to take with them, as every so often, I look out the window and notice that the lid is on crooked!
Despite the insanity, I have been slowly working on binding a quilt which I hope to finish in a few days (the same hope I had a week ago!).
After finishing a difficult paper on spaces in detective stories, I carved a pumpkin! It's been years since I've carved one and every year I have good intentions but never manage it. I'm glad I pulled it off this time. The squirrels evidently think that the lid is something they'd like to take with them, as every so often, I look out the window and notice that the lid is on crooked!
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Thanks for your encouragement! I think sometimes it is hard to remember that there is an end (diploma) to it all and that I'm nearly 3/4 of the way there!
You're right, I'll be very happy to receive my degree!
Yes, I agree that it often feels as though we have to choose between doing something "well" and doing something "quickly." (Although, I can't say I've finished any of my projects "quickly" at this point).
I suppose there are some projects that are worth putting more effort into than others. I think the most important thing is to feel satisfied with a quilt once you've finished it.
I think you're right about finding satisfaction in knowing that you are doing your best no matter how far from "perfection" that may seem.
I'm realizing that I'm really enthusiastic to try new projects when I can just be excited to learn and not worry about how my project will turn out.