Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.
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Friday

Do You Crochet?

After a little excursion to the "yarn department" in my studio yesterday, I made myself a little Amigurumi bear. For those who have never heard of this before, Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. It is a really enjoyable diversion from sewing and a convenient way to cull my wool stash!!

This is my first attempt and although a little loosely crocheted, it will do for the purpose it was made. I can see this becoming almost as addictive as sewing and knitting . . . but not quite. I don't think any craft will completely entice me away from the things I am most passionate about.

My hair was in desperate need of attention, so a visit to the hairdresser was on my agenda, however, deciding whether to cut or curl is always a real dilemma for me, in the end I decided to cut so I don't get a hot head when the warmer weather finally arrives! Do you ever have that problem?

Have a great weekend whatever you are doing!
Hugs,
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