As a stay at home mom, with 3 young babies under 5, I am in constant stress. I can hardly keep my tone down. I'm almost shouting at my babies every minute. I react to every single mistake. I needed help, but I didn't get one. I hated my self for being that person. I badly needed an outlet! I knew I had to do something.
One time, I saw a childhood's friend post on facebook. It was a handmade bonnet. I found it cute, and perfect for the weather. So I contacted that friend and ordered bonnets and a pair of shoes. She was selling it low, I told her to price her handmades fairly because it is handmade after all. The time and effort to make them are not payable with monetary amount. But she just shrugged it of and told me that it was ok for her to sell it low, because she would be happy just to see her craft being used by her client.
From there on, I have taken interest in crochet! And man, glad I did. The first step is always the hardest. I stuggled with every chain and stitch. But I learned, slowly but surely.
The picture posted is one of my first piece. I just love how it turned out. Crochet had given me a different view on life. It had calmed me somehow. I never knew I had an artistic side on me. Hahaha if I may call myself one.