new mantra

I think I've come up with a new mantra/life theme/mission statement. Completely by default, I just keep finding myself saying it in relation to lots of different aspects of life (certain knitting patterns or the wearing of pants, for example).

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

The thing I'm focusing on, of course, is myself - trying not to be some bitchy, snarky, judgey lameass making snide comments on the lifechoices of others (not that I'm above that, mind you, this is a goal).

Nonetheless, I think I've found myself saying this quote at least once a day for the past week. And it has most certainly passed my lips many a time in the past. So, at least for now, this shall guide me. Life provides us with so many choices. Anything that can help me whittle it down is welcome.

Meanwhile, I have been sorely aware of lack of knitting posts. So yesterday I laid out Dusty on the floor of my studio so I can take a shot. This is queue project number one right now, and when you see how flippin big it is you'll know why knitting progress posts have been few and far between. Check it:

granted, not the greatest picture ever taken. can you even tell how big it is? here's another shot, on my lap with my feet for perspective:

Yeah, yo. Like, it's totally huge.

I also have about a million cute doggie shots that I'm going to save for later. They deserve their own post. Maybe. But first I must decide: just because I can, does it mean I should?

(answer: cute pictures of the pups? yes indeedy!)