Monday, March 25, 2013

A Labor of Patience

The other day I was writing about unfinished projects, and how we always inevitably end up with some of them somewhere in a drawer calling our names to finish them.

This is a different case. One that I started back in November 2012. In Italian they say; "Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano." Something like slowly but surely. Which in my case is not something I particularly enjoy. I usually like to do things and see the results. Hence the name, a  "labor of patience." Crocheting squares when I can't do anything else, like in an airplane, or a train, or waiting at the hospital, etc...

A project that will take me, who knows how long to finish, and the surprising bit, is that I really don't care. I'm enjoying each square, for the moment (since there are only four of course) I remember exactly why each one was made. One day it will be a beautiful quilt/wrap! I can't wait! I will patiently wait to see what it will be!



Each square has the date and place embroidered. To keep track, a sort of crochet journal of my times waiting, or waiting times.
I've decided I will not worry about the other quilt that I'm making. I know I will finish it, I just don't know when exactly. And keeping Ben's words in my mind!

"He that can have patience, can have what he will."  -- Benjamin Franklin

Wishing you a great week ahead.
Giova

7 comments:

  1. Paciencia!!!! Yo todavia no la encuentro..........

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    1. Ni yo, se me quedo en tu barriga, jaja!!

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  2. Patience is one of my main struggles as well... But in a country like mine, you better learn how to be patient, because everything goes slow here :)
    I really like these squares with date & place! It will (some day) make a wonderful wrap!

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    1. haha, you can go to Colombia to practice patience there as well. I think that happens almost everywhere (some worse than others of course)!!

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  3. ufff y este quote como es posible que no lo conocia? Si empezando por mi palabra preferida...ohmai hasta me lo tatuaria jajaja me encantan esos cuadritos con fechitas, podria ser una cortina muy cool!

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    1. si podría ser un dia de aquellos lejos, cuando haya practicado la bendita paciencia!!

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  4. Great read! The concept of patience really resonates with me, especially when it comes to significant life decisions like finding the right home. After all the research and waiting, finding Ready to Move Flats in Noida has been the perfect reward for my patience. Not only does it save time and energy compared to under-construction properties, but it also provides peace of mind, knowing exactly what you’re getting. Thanks for reminding us that patience is truly a virtue!

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