Playing Hooky

Things I should be doing:

• stripping wallpaper
• selecting countertops, flooring, and cabinets for a kitchen redo
• shopping for the birthday bombardment that is just around the corner 
• scheduling an appointment with a computer tech
• dusting my house 
• clearing my flower beds
• folding the load of laundry that has "de-wrinkled" at least 7 times
• washing the layers and layers of spring-thaw mud off my vehicle
• etc., etc., etc.

But I am not doing any of these things. I'm playing hooky. The rhythm of the crochet stitches and the feel of the yarn in my hands is balm for my being. Why is that?

Crocheting is not the only hook for me, though. Another little distraction I've been attending to is Downton Abbey.

I downloaded the season from itunes. I am hooked.

Hooked...Hooky...Playing Hooky. I should probably go now. I think I just might need to watch another episode.

Comments

[Patty]

Sounds like the best kind of hooky. I've never watched Abbey. It sounds like a good one...do I dare start watching? Not sure if I need another distraction!

[Scottishnanna]

OoooAh You are naughty But enjoy yourself The work can be done later It will be waiting there for you .Where did you get the Japanese book from I would like to get one.
Hugs Mary.

[Glenda]

I *love* Downton Abbey!! The acting, of course, but also the clothing. There's a season 2 in the works =).

[Cuckoo]

Isn't Downton Abbey the biz? I feel cool being a well spoken brit when I watch it and then hear people raving about it! I was given the dvd set at christmas when I was 7 months pregnant and saved it to watch during the long night feeds. My baby boy is 4 weeks old now and I sort of look forward to the night feeds as I know DA and the world of blog awaits me.

How are you getting on with the Japanese book? I want to get a few myself but I'm concerned I'll not understand the diagrams too, so I've not made a purchase yet.

xxx

[Miss holly]

Love the crochet and loved Downton Abbey......cannot wait for the next series!!!!!

[jbr]

Sometimes a little "hooky" time will motivate you to do the things you "should" be doing. I love Downton Abbey--can't wait for next season.

[Gumbo Lily]

I sometimes need a little time to "create" which energizes me to do other things.....sometimes.

I'm going to get Downtown Abbey through Netflix. I *think* its an instant download.

Jody

[Thimbleanna]

Were you in my pocket today? Except for Downtown Abbey and the computer tech, I'm thinking we're living parallel lives. I've been doing a little hooky too, although I'm not getting very far.

I didn't know you were doing a kitchen redo too! We're not doing new cabinets -- I wish we were, but I can't manage to throw away perfectly good cabinets. We picked appliances today -- Yay! Now, if you could make a countertop decision for us, we could get on with it here!

[Jennifer Robin]

Just discovered you today while searching for instructions of how to do crochet edging on pillowcases. Oh. My. Goodness. Love your blog! Downtown Abbey, another show I must see; I've adored Maggie Smith ever since she played Granny Wendy in "Hook".

Looking forward to keeping up with you!

[Brenda]

I love the hat! Are you sharing the pattern?

[The Muse of The Day]

Cassie- come over and see WHY I haven't been able to look in that book we talked about. Carolina

PS. my husband just figured out how I can see all the episodes I missed of Downtown Abbey. I probably will wanting to be making "downtown Abbey" dresses as soon as I see it.

[Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life]

Hooray for playing hooky! That is an adorable hat. I tried to make a similar one for my almost 2 year old last year, but I just couldn't get it to come out right. Did you use a pattern or are you a "fly by the seat of your pants" crocheter?