Knitting Frustration

Today I took a  bike ride in the sunshine with my little neighbor. I came home and finally picked up my knitting again. I tried for a third time to get the short rows to work out with the right count. I was still one stitch off, so I did a make one. Now I think it's just how the pattern is written, because I had to decrease later to get the correct number of stitches. Translations in patterns can be confusing. Oh well. It's gorgeous yarn, and once I redo the other side, (for the third time,) I will be out of the woods. I was feeling like I had never knit before, and it was aggravating. I forced myself to work through the negativity.  It was really tempting to quit. 

On a more positive note, I found documentation for the sixth year of work that I need to qualify for my pension. I am so glad that my mother saved my programs and  reviews. She had them all organized in an album. This one is from 1985. It's just what I need to send to the union. I am so relieved. I think a lot of performers don't apply for their pensions, because it requires some intense record keeping. I sent in the first letter that they need today. I will follow up with the rest of the paperwork next week. How was your weekend?

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