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I have been crocheting since I was a child. My Nana taught me when I was about 5 or 6, and I made blankets for years. I still have some of the ones my Nana made me, plus my very first, extremely colorful blankets.

I stopped crocheting when I was about 15 years old. I got other hobbies, and slowly lost interest in crocheting. Fast forward to about 10 years ago. I had just quit smoking after a 20+ year habit and needed something to do with my hands. I found my way back to the hook, and my passion grew from there.

I have made many items, and have even learnt to knit and weave. I made a few small designs, and have written plenty of patterns or almost patterns but never really pursued it. Until now. I have many ideas in my head and I’m ready to try them out. First design is coming soon. I have so many more to come so stay tuned.

Here’s the list for February. This month I read a few graphic novels and actually finished two actual books. The rest were audiobooks. I have an addiction to listening to audiobooks,. They remind me of my childhood when my mom would read to me. I also used to love story time at the library. Audiobooks takes me back to those times. I also love the fact that I can take the story anywhere I go.

1. Invincible : Eight is Enough – Robert Kirkman & Corey Walker. (graphic novel)

2. Invincible: Perfect Stranger (same as above)

3. The String Diaries – Stephen Llyod Jones (audiobook)

4. The Interior Silence – Sarah Sands (audiobook)

5. Shook One – Charlamagne Tha God (audiobook)

6. Create Dangerously – Edwidge Danticat (book)

7. Getting to Happy – Terry McMillan (audiobook)

8. Humans of New York – Brandon Stanton (book)

I have been trying to broaden my reading interest. I usually only read crime or mysteries. So this year I am going for books like biographies, art books, and fiction outside of crime novels. I also realize that I am now a much slower reader. It takes me way longer to finish an actual book. I know it’s because I have to sit still, hold the book and read. That takes away from my creating, which I can easily do with audiobooks. I am trying to dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to actually sitting down and reading. It hasn’t taken on the form of a habit yet. But I will keep trying.