Upset

[pyrosgf]

Just when I get upset over the small things, life reminds me not to fret over them. I got up this morning about 9:10 and went about starting laundry, vacuuming, and washing dishes. While I was vacuuming my aunt called and I didn't hear the phone ring. Well when I finished up and finally settled down after making my breakfast I saw there was a new voicemail on the phone. I checked it and it was my aunt basically accusing me of being lazy because I didn't pick up the phone. She presumed I was still asleep I'm sure. I was pretty pissed off and was probably going to pick an argument when she got home.

So after breakfast I started working on the border of the granny square blanket from hell I've been working on for the past week. The phone rings and it's my neighbor. She's in her 80's and is like a grandma to me. Well, growing up one of her kids was my first crush when I was really little. I remember sitting in his lap and him playing with me. I just thought he was the prettiest thing. He's about ten or so years older than me. Well, they found out a lil while ago he had throat cancer and he's been doing chemo and all the doctors gave him a good prognosis. My neighbor called to tell me he passed away this morning. I feel like I've been kicked in the teeth. She said after his last round of chemo he got really dehydrated and hadn't ate. Apparently he'd gotten a bad infection. I'm just heartbroken. He was too young to be taken by such an awful thing. He didn't deserve to suffer like that. Let's just add another person on a growing list of people I cared about who was taken by it. I just don't even... I can't comprehend it.

After I talked to her I sat and cried while finishing up my crocheting. The blanket is done. I called the couple who wanted it and let them know the final total cost and emailed them some pics. If they decide not to buy it I'll find someone else to take it.









Life has a funny way of reminding you not to fret over the little things.

Comments

[scorpio-15.livejournal.com]

oh my sweet sweet friend. I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor, that's really sad :( wish you were here already so we could snuggle and huggle. the blanket is gorgeous bb, you did a wonderful job on it! so yeah, please universe let December get here a little quicker <33333333333

[pyrosgf.livejournal.com]

Wishing time would move along. I need a nice dose of my kinda crazy and you my dear just might be the fix.

[phantomkennel.livejournal.com]

oh, wow, how sad :(

Beautiful blanket by the way.

[pyrosgf.livejournal.com]

It was definitely a shock.

Thanks.

[strghtn-up.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear about your friend, Pyro. I'm sending you all sorts of good energy today and will keep you in my thoughts. *HUG*

By the way, how much are you charging for your afghans. That is so beautiful and I would love to buy one.

Oh and I just realized today that for some reason I hadn't friended you. I really love reading your work and want to continue, so could you friend me also?

[pyrosgf.livejournal.com]

Thank you. <3

Umm price depends on the size. That one is 25 squares and is bigger than a baby blanket. For an adult sized throw I would probably suggest one with 36 or 49 squares. For an adult sized one I would charge $75, plus the cost of yarn (that money upfront) since I'm literally down to my last few skeins, plus shipping costs. It funny. I love making these things but I never get paid for the time I put into them.

I just friended you. I was wondering where you'd been. It's been ages since I'd heard from you.