My friend Hazel calls me a hermit and it's not an undeserved or unkind label because most of the time I am! I do spend most of my time at home and in truth I am perfectly happy pottering around doing a little cooking or gardening and of course a lot of knitting. Before having the children I had a busy work and social life in London but since they came along I have become a homebody.
It's not that I'm unsociable but more that I often feel a bit tongue tied or lost for words in social situations these days. I don't do a whole lot with my time other than look after the children and knit, so I don't often feel that I have much to contribute to cosmopolitan conversation. I also frequently feel a bit worn out and my brain definitely doesn't work as fast as it used to – it's not uncommon for me to think of something to add to a conversation around 10 minutes after everyone else has moved on to a new topic!
Over the last week however I have been uncharacteristically sociable. It started on Saturday with a wonderful meet up of blogging friends: Ali Alice Emma Kristina Monica Nancy Penny Sue Tessa Tracy Val
There was a great deal of laughter, chatter, good food and handmade present exchanging.
I came away with this superb basket (made by the fair and skilled hands of Val at Dottycookie), these divine handmade socks (so beautifully and expertly made by Kristina), and also a full tummy, a big smile and warm heart.
On Tuesday I had my second workshop teaching session and like the first workshop I was amazed at how friendly, willing and wonderful everyone who came along was. The work was fiddly (we were mattress seaming and stitching egg cosy bunnies) but everyone was really cheerful and chatty and I had a great time, hopefully everyone else did too. Thanks to Elaine, Esther, Iolanda, Jane, Sue and Peggy for coming along.
Then on Wednesday I went to visit a community garden run for adults with special needs by a group of wonderfully dedicated and caring volunteers. Hopefully somewhere like this will feature in Toby's future and it was heartwarming to see how sensitive and dedicated all of the volunteers were. It also gives me hope that Toby will still be occupied and having fun after he finishes school.
All in all it's been a busy social whirl compared to my typical week and hopefully I held my own in conversation. I am happy though to be spending today quietly alone with my knitting and am thinking that a little of both is a good thing.
What about you, are you a happy homebody or a companionable conversationalist?
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Like you I’m a homebody don’t venture out to much and I’m happy to sit at home in the evening knitting. I am thinking of joining a knitting group just for the natter and to see what other folk are knitting or crocheting. I love your work and reading your blogs. Keep up the good work and best wishes to you and your family.
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What an interesting post! Quite a few bloggers I know have been discussing this topic lately — of how we lady bloggers often tend to be introverts. We enjoy being home, doing handcrafts, writing and reading. Introverts have large minds, and deceptively “small”-looking lives. But a rich inner life. I find that reading (even online reading) keeps my mind quick. I’m content at home, and although I have to get out to participate in various smallish groups, I’m always happy to return home. A day in which I have to go out nowhere, is a delight. Enjoy your knitting!
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You may be a homebody but the breath of knowledge you have around autism and crafting as well as running a home are all essential. Having a child with autism myself I know only too well that planning and thinking on your feet to pre-empt a situation and knowing how to deal with it as it arises are all skills essential to your daily life and not everyone has that ability to cope and you have a young lady entering into adolescence and speaking as one who has been there done that, read the book and bought the T’shirt good luck…. 🙂
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Can I say both. I’ve almost always worked from home and health issues mean that’s now unlikely to change. But as an ex academic who is still to some degree active in her field, and as an artist/maker, I do keep up with many of the things I used to, plus I come from the kind of family that debates the sticky, philosophical stuff, which keeps us all sharp. Home for me is the hub of my life, but not necessarily the focus of it. As my husband once said about me, “She’s more interested in the history of laundry and making her own rose water than she is in ironing my shirts”. (Oops 😉 )
I’m perfectly happy with my own company though, despite also loving to meet up with friends. I do envy bloggers who can manage to organise get togethers … I’m too far out of the way here.
We have a community garden like the one you describe near here, and a friend’s disabled son gardens there … it is the most incredibly inspiring place 🙂
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Sounds like you had a great time with your blogging friends…lovely gifts and lovely shoes, where are they from? I often just like to be on my own. My husbands job as church minister means we spend lots of time with lots of people and so the occasional day alone is a treat 🙂
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Hi , I know how you feel about spending time alone at home, Im quite content but sometimes I feel like the world is pasing me by. Sounds like you had a great week though! Ali
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Thanks Lindsey. These are my favourite shoes (they are so comfy and I have them in red too!). They are from the Natural Shoe Store…http://www.thenaturalshoestore.com/index.php?m=catalogue&a=vw_sec&cat=2&sec=6
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Oh I am a hermit too. I love my own company and relish time on my own, and yet when I meet friends as we did last Saturday I revel in it and feed on the occasion for days after.
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I like a mix of both too Julie and I can be quite content pottering about on my own at home. Nothing wrong with knitting and family as topics of conversation either… I’ve always enjoyed chatting with you.
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Now that I have been retired for 3 years, I definitely am more of a hermit (and DH is definitely one). When I get together with old friends (like I did on Saturday) we can talk for hours, and same with other quilters. But, I love staying home and sewing, doing things around the house, etc. I also feel that being a Mom is the most important job there is and we don’t have to “keep up” with anyone. So, if you are happy being yourself, that’s wonderful! Your little bunnies are adorable!
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I’m definitely a homebody, always have been.
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I’m happy on my own but I like a house busy with people. Judging by your writing on the blog, I’m sure you more than held your own in conversation. This was the first blog I ever read and I always enjoy coming back to catch up.
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Definitely a homebody! Also described as a happy home maker. Retirement was unwelcome, but is now such a blessing. Health improved, time for renewal of crafty interests. Time in fact to do what I always wanted, to faff about pointlessly with paints, fabrics and wool. Heaven. So happy you’re enjoying your teaching. Blog meets sound like fun, you’ve earned it for the pleasure you’ve brought to us all.. Take care. X
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Hello Julie :o)
I too am a homebody but have little spells of socialising occaisionally, but not too often!
How i wish i could come to one of your classes, it would be so wonderful to learn from the bunny guru ;o)
love all of your new treats, how lovely
have a wonderful weekend
love jooles xxx
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Hi, I’m new to,your blog, having found you just now through Zite. This post rung such a bell with me, as I too tend to think of something to say 10 minutes after everyone else has moved on. The only time words come readily is in knitting groups at this point. And when I’m at work at a part-time job that requires a certain amount of speaking. In other social situations I am mute. Thanks for this post. And good luck with your motherhood full-time job. Sounds like your plate is quite full enough! There will be plenty of time for socialization at a later stage in life.
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very much a decided homebody! I’m glad Toby had a nice visit, and that you had some happy times for you – hope they continue! Maggie
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Same as you, a definite homebody. Love that word actually. 🙂 Having said that, I am enjoying the new knitting/crochet group I joined very much, but I think it’s because we all speak the same language. 🙂 xx
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This is so funny that you are writing about this! My running partner and I were talking about this very thing the other day while running. Something happens to our brains and the ability to sound educated when we converse goes out the door when the kids come along. I told my friend that I quit talking for a long time and would have anxiety at the thought of having to talk to other adults because I’d lost that ability! Conversing I think is like anything else. If we don’t use it, then we lose it. Being home all day with little ones, we’re not ‘conversing’ as we would with other adults. I think it is good you are getting out so you can work your conversation muscles again. 😀
I’m a little of both. I’m a homebody but when I get with people I’m a yacker. The jaw flaps non-stop. Like you though, that witty come back or response eludes me until usually…….. the middle of the night!!!
Guess who’s husband is going to be in the UK next week for a week??? Guess who wishes she could tuck herself into his suitcase and go along on this business trip with him??? Sigh………… someday…………
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I so enjoyed meeting you on Saturday! And I am most definitely a homebody too. K x
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I’m more than happy to be at home and on my own! I left work to have my son over 28 years ago and never went back ( I wasn’t that interested in banking), I always say it is the longest maternity leave ever!! 🙂 Just recently when the house was full of workmen it really brought home to me how much I love my own space!
I do like to socialise though and it is nice to meet up with friends, a blog meet sounds like such fun and what lovely gifts too.
Happy weekend Julie,
V xxx
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Well I’m a bit of everything! I love socialising but I’m also more than happy to spend time on my own, a good thing as I was widowed at a relatively young age and my son has left the nest.
I do find though that I share my thoughts with my patient dogs who provide the very best of company if I’m on my own.
I’m glad the gardening project went well. We have a similar one where I live which I’ve enjoyed visiting and I know how valuable it is both for users and volunteers.
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I’m happiest at home too – never ever dreamed that would be the case I was a bank manager before children and happily climbing the corporate ladder. Kids and their illness/special needs turned me into a home schooling mum. Living on a lifestyle property keeps me real busy and happy.
Your meet up sounds like it was fun – are you all meeting up again soon?
Love Leanne
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One sentence in your post jumped out at my: “I don’t do a whole lot with my time other than look after the children and knit” I think looking after one’s children is doing quite a lot and while it may not be the sort of thing “cosmopolitan” people want to hear about, it’s important. After all, there are people who get paid for looking after other people’s children. And your knitting is superb.
And there’s nothing wrong with doing what one loves to do. I’m very much a homebody, too, more so these days than ever before. I keep plenty busy with what I enjoy doing (and some things I don’t enjoy quite so much) and most of the time I’m perfectly content. Every so often, though, I need to get out and be around people. And then I happily come back home and enjoy my own company (and that of my husband and little dog; kids are gone by now). Probably boring to the kind of people who need to be in social situations all the times, the ones who travel, go to lots of parties, etc. but I figured out a long time ago that that isn’t what I want to do.
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My brain has slowed with retirement at age 57, but oh I am content! I need one of those delightful, delicious, divine strawberries. They look scrumptious.
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Im a carer for my Hubby and spend a great deal of time talking to myself as he snoozes. I gave up a very busy job as a Charity shop manager just as the recession hit and am so pleased to be home. I talk to a lot of friends online and that keeps me satisfied. Im on call to care for my Grandson when ever Im needed as he is autistic and Mummy works and Daddy is a student. He has a wonderful childminder 3 part time days a week and he is such a good boy for her. I spend so many happy hours crafting that the time passes very quickly. I thought that when I retired I would travel and spend time with friends but it wasnt to be and I really dont mind.
Blogs like yours bring a smile to me (and sometimes a tear or two) and I adore all the new ideas I find on blogs, I make lots of things for charity and feel very satisfied with my life despite all the worry with Hubbys illness’s.
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I’m a mostly happy homebody. I love some social situations. I am so much more comfortable around people who are like-minded in terms of their appreciation of home and hearth and old-fashioned values. If I had easy access to others like me, I think I’d be a bit more of a social butterfly. I think that is why I blog.
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I read your posts with interest every time. A little hermit is good, a little of the other helps us to see we are all the same, for courage is not in the roar of the lion but in the small voice in the dark hours that says tomorrow I will do this all again. I love your courage, I love your wonderful artistry. Your old china blanky was inspirational. You go girl!
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I spent 40 odd years working inside and outside the home, bringing up a family, looking after parents, children, etc – like women everywhere – and I just couldn’t get out of the door fast enough on my last day at work. Retirement, yippee!! Now I can have guilt free Selfish Saturdays and Super Selfish Sundays – I love my own company, the peace, the time to think and dream and plot and plan, design and create things which please me. I’ve always been a homebody at heart and loved caring for my family (whilst hating having to go out to work to help do so) and I’m loving retirement, and it’s true, it does take longer to get back into the flow of conversing with others. What I have noticed is that my lack of conversational skills is often interpreted (or misinterpreted) as a flattering interest in others thoughts and opinions! As I get older I reckon my lack of conversation may well become a huge advantage, and I shall become exceedingly popular.lol. Love the strawberries.
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oh my what lovely gifts..Sooooo cute..I retired in May after teaching elementary school for 39 years…I have not totaly adjusted to being at home all the time but I must say I’m really liking it…Just knit, paint or quilt with free time now that is nice,,but I do miss the muchkins…Love the knitted strawberries.Where cna I find the pattern..I have a lovely basket they would look great in on my table..Your knitting is just beautiful.
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Thanks Freda. The pattern is a lovely one written by Dee (Pezdiva) and it’s free. You can find it here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pezdiva/133734949/ and it’s worth checking out the ravelry page too:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-strawberries
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Like you, I’m a homebody. I’m perfectly happy here at home with my family and the things I enjoy. I love my crafting and my books and my quiet little life. I was much more sociable before having children, but I’ve embraced the mothering life very fully and I feel most fulfilled when I’m home and doing domestic things.
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My husband and I visited Bainbridge Island a few years back and absolutely fell in love with it…I especially got quite well acquainted with “Churchmouse Yarn Shop”. We have talked about trying to find a house to rent for a summer there one year when he retires (about 3 years). What a perfect summer that would be. You are lucky to live there. I am an avid knitter, once owning my own yarn shop. Living in Virginia and although we love it here, we have never lived anywhere else…
Happy Knitting! Shelley
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I like a little of each, time at home both with the children and pottering on my own combined with a little sociability too. Though teaching workshops sometimes means I have to be chatty even when I don’t feel like it but I generally find that I enjoy everyone’s company so much that I’m soon jollied out of myself.
Sounds like an interesting week with lots of lovely real life connections. xx
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I enjoyed reading your post and also all the comments above. It’s so interesting to see what we all enjoy in life and in many ways I think we are all pretty similar. I think most people who enjoy crafting are homebodies. I like both my part time working world which is very sociable and my home life which is all about family and crafting.
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I am a relatively new homebody, having never had children but a career up until a few years ago. I must say I am rather liking it! But we have now rather immersed ourselves, moving to a house way out in the sticks. It is one of the reasons I started to blog, to keep up contact with other people and that has proved really rewarding too. In fact, I don’t really know how I ever had the time to work. I seem to be busier today than I have ever been!
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Hi Julie, I am a home body although am social if I’m out I interact with people but enjoy being home. I think most creative people are that way. As an empty nester I enjoy my personal time to create anytime I desire. I loveyou basket and socks.
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I’m mostly extroverted, but I also enjoy time alone to read, knit or sew. However, I think it’s good for my brain to get out & interact with others on a regular basis. New ideas & fresh points of view are invigorating!
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Happy home body who reads lots of blogs.
🙂
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I have always worked in my husband’s law firm. I jokingly call it the family farm because there is little time away and no pay. At least there are no cows to milk! I’m an outgoing person but I find that most conversations I have are unremarkable. I’ve given a friendly hello to familiar faces on the street for years and I don’t know names or even the offices they work in. Most people aren’t talking about world politics or other heady topics. No matter the career I find most conversations aren’t of great import. Most of the time everyone’s thinking about what they can do when they go home. A favorite time for my husband and meI is Saturday in our pjs reading the paper or my favorite blogs. I guess the grass is always greener huh?
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Looking after children and knitting – I can’t think of a more worthwhile way to spend time…apart from reading your beautiful, inspirational blog! I had a wonderful time at the bunny workshop. Thank you.
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it was so lovely to see you on Saturday Julie, I felt like I had to keep pinching myself to see if I was dreaming, as I so rarely go to anything. Finding the peace in yourself to be content with how you spend your days is so much more important than what it is you actually do.
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I’m definitely a homebody but there is nothing I love more than having my home filled with such a wonderful mix of people as it was last Saturday.
I spend an awful amount of time on my own at home so I’m aware that I have to make a real effort to make sure I see others or I’m sure I would sink into something nasty. Having said that, I do enjoy my own company very much. It’s just finding the balance, isn’t it?
I’m so glad your class was another success (was there really any doubt?!)
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Before children, I used to loathe being at home for any protracted period of time – it always seemed that life was going on ‘out there’ and I hated to feel I was missing it. Now the children mean that more of life happens within our own four walls and I am happy for the spaces inbetween to just be quiet and reflect. I still love seeing new places and different people, but I’m much happier in between jaunts than I used to be.
I so know what you mean about adult conversations too – it’s a habit that clearly requires more practice than I get!
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Hi Julie. I like nothing more than a whole week in the house, without outside contact! Having said that, I have 4 very good friends I like to see on a regular basis, two of which are friends made ‘later in life’. So when I do venture out, it’s with an excitement for new people and experiences.
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I do like people; I tend to drift and faff when left alone.
I’ve been meaning to email you all week but time has got away with me – I had such a lovely time last weekend and it was so great to finally meet you.
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Fascinating! I love being at home surrounded by the stuff I love to do. I love company too, but am more discerning these days (old age?!) and think/feel ‘What am I doing here?’ when I’m with people with whom I have nothing in common.
I’ve been teaching beginners crochet recently and have loved the chat and enthusiasm it has brought – the same sort of feeling when reading your blog, Julie, because we feel we know you.
Blogland can be a good pal (especially when you live alone) and it is a friend you can choose, not one foisted upon you.
By heck, this is a bit heavy for a Saturday afternoon, isn’t it?!
xx
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It looks like you had a wonderful week Julie — especially with the blogger get-together — how fun! If I didn’t work, I’d definitely be a homebody — I love just hanging out at home and wish I had more time there.
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I’m kind of the same way, though I come from a long line of homebodies and even reproduced one. We’re Irish Americans so I guess that makes us clannish by heritage and we’re short and stocky and slightly resemble hobbits so naturally we prefer our own burrow compared to a stainless steel, fast paced, noisy world. Like you, I don’t have much opportunity for sociey and what social skills I had have now abandoned me. But knitters dont need social skills. We can knit quietly and still feel warm companionship together. Good for you taking advantage of the chance to be with other knitters!
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I am a happy homebody. I don’t mind staying home and wish my real job didn’t get in the way of that. Weekends just aren’t long enough for all I want to do. 🙂 Best wishes, Tammy
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I feel the same after bringing up 3 children, now all teenagers, I feel so very out of conversations when having to mix in large groups, I would rather be at home!
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I like being at home and don’t really enjoy social occasions very much – unless I am meeting like minded craftspeople or working with the children at school. Adult conversation – well, I’m generally not very good at that!
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What a topic….what a response…I’m right in the middle… and the same. Thank you for an inspirational and peaceful moment. Lovely pics.
What a collection of thoughts. xA.
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I too feel awkward and unsure of what to say in the small talk circles. People think I’m shy, but it’s not that I’m afraid to speak, I just usually can’t think of anything to say to people I don’t know well (until after I’ve left!). I love to be at home and read, knit, watch movies, and bake. I’ve heard that introverts get their energy when they are away from people and extroverts get their energy being with people.
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Definitely a hermit if given the choice! However, I do have a morning job at a school which means I do see other people and enjoy a laugh and a chat, which I know I would miss if I stayed at home all the time. Never had difficulty keeping my own company though, always plenty to do in order to fill my life.
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I am so glad you had such a nice week. I am the Mom of twin girls age 5 and have been able to stay home and take care of them. Before the twins I worked and was very social. It does seem that after being home a bit it is sometimes just easier to be home than be social. I do sometimes crave adult conversation even if it means I just nod my head and don’t have a lot to contribute. I have been debating going back to school now that the girls are in school but have some trepidation about being the oldest student and not in the loop of things….silly I know…and I often wonder if my brain will be able to keep up and retain what I need it too! I hope you get to have more social outings that are enjoyable but I agree a bit of both is perfect 🙂
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Both, though it’s not easy to be companionable or conversational when there’s nobody around to talk to. Rachel and I – we hardly see each other, except at church, because we’re both the kind of person who loves being at home, with the family. There is no glamour in my soul. I love quiet and dear best of all.
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After many years working in a church and a large supermarket I can chat to anyone and frequently do but dislike large gatherings and much prefer small groups and home!
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Oh, yay. Someone already asked you about the shoes! I am always looking for a shoe with a nice broad toe box.
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This post did make me stop in my tracks. I was so similar to you Julie, with a busy work and social life, only interests were with my career, etc. I wasn’t even all that maternal if I’m honest and then something clicked in my head and a baby we had – my life and outlook have changed SO much since then. I too love being in my home with my family, which is a million miles away from who I was just a few years ago. I don’t miss that life stlye at all – I have such happy memories of it, in fact, but I feel truely blessed for the path my life has taken me on now. Reading your blog only confirms how very special family is, and how things happen in our lives to make us realise that.
Much Love,
B x
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it was lovely seeing you again Julie!
(and as my grandmother used to say ‘better alone than in bad company!)
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I’m a companiable conversationalist BUT my ideal time with friends is spent cosy at home (mine or theirs) with my knitting or crochet and a cup of tea (or glass of wine!) – so really I am both! Lucy xx
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Lucky you – some of my most favourite bloggers all in place…it sounds like you had a wonderful time and with those guys I’m sure a jolly good giggle too.
Nina x
ps. I’m known as a dormouse! Tongue tied and homely…that’s me.
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…such an introverted homebody that I have never met another blogger whom I didn’t already know. Too shy even to go to Blogger when it came to Chicago.
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HOORAY! Cute animals for sale – thank you. 🙂
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It is odd how much you change when you have children isn’t it, I think exhaustion has a huge part to play in that. My little one took 4 + years to sleep through and with that and 2 other kids and a part time job I really did not feel like going out and had to fight myself to go to social things. Now she is sleeping I am slowly slowly getting a bit of the old me back 🙂 PS love your shoes!
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I could so easily become a total homebody. Like you Julie, I worked in London and absolutely loved it along with the hectic social whirl that went with it. I was into my 30s when I had my first child, who is now 25, and since then have had a series of part-time jobs that fitted in with looking after two children. I have worked as a teaching assistant for the last thirteen years – just mornings – and find that quite a good balance, although I never have enough time to do all the lovely creative things on my ‘to do’ list. Knitting, since the age of 8, has played a huge part in my life and my new year’s resolution this year is to master crocheting.
I just love being indoors, baking, knitting, making cards and reading your brilliant blog. Which brings me nicely on to my next point. I was in my local craft shop yesterday afternoon looking at all the lovely wool, when one of the shop assistants said to the other that she had seen a “lovely bowl of knitted strawberries” on a blog. Well of course my ears pricked up and I said “yes, I’ve seen them too on Little Cotton Rabbits”. Well that was it, the shop Ipad was to hand and they spent many minutes looking through, oohing and aahing at all of your work. You must feel really chuffed that so many people all over the country and world admire your work and your blog – I really appreciate all the hard work that you put into it. So pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new workshop sessions. I wish that I lived a little nearer – I’d be there like a shot. Take care. Have a lovely weekend and most of all – thank you.
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I’m a bit of both- I love spending a weekend with friends, but also love spending time alone knitting. I couldn’t stay in all day though- get major cabin fever and need to go somewhere.
Love the little strawberrys. Very cute.
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I couldn’t have said it any better myself. I wish I had more home time myself. Love your work!!!
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There’s no place like home, and I appreciate it even more when I’m away from it for a while. Working from home can turn me a little stir crazy though, so I guess I’m a sociable homebody.
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Julia I have just found your blog and really enjoy it and love your amazing knitted toys, you are so talented and between your family and your knitting I don’t imagine you have much free time.
I’m a homebody also especially since I retired. I find that with my knitting and crochet I can happily survive in a quiet house with my thoughts (my husband needs the radio or TV). I also read quite a bit and am happy for the odd shopping fix. I also enjoy going to craft markets of which there are plenty here in Melbourne Australia.
Bev
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I’m late to the ‘party’ but yes I prefer to be a homebody too. I really dislike going to big gatherings as I normally end up saying nothing at all 😦 – I prefer smaller get togethers when I can hear and be heard if I feel like talking…I think my children are more sociable than I am!
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I thought it was just me that preferred the quiet life…! How wonderful that I’m not alone. I’ve spent the past few years thinking I was different to other people. I am from a large family but as I’ve got older (I’m now in my 50s but brain-age is still 20s hopefully!) I don’t need the big get-togethers anymore. I prefer my own space doing my own thing, usually crafting something, or baking something – maybe not successfully every time, but so what… I am so cheered by this blog post, thanks to you all.
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I’m so glad that you’re a homebody and love to knit!! The pictures of your handiwork give so many people (including me ) so much pleasure. You are so connected to so many people probably all the world over (including me in Melbourne, Australia!), giving joy and inspiration whilst quietly doing what you do. How amazing is that!! If your garden retreat gives you the space to write some patterns, I’ll be knocking down the door to get to them……love your work so much xxx and I too hope for good things in the future for your precious boy……..Michelle
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hello, we had a fantastic time at the class trying to do mattress stitch, it was lovely to meet new people and learn something new. julie was very patient with myself and my mum, what a lovely lady she is! we will definately be booking more classes, it was great fun and a lovely few hours relaxing.. thankyou julie….
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O goodness YES!
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You said it, Sister!!!
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