An Introduction

Starting a new blog requires an introduction.

This is a space that I am planning to use to write and share my musings, mumblings and mutterings. I'm not sure that it will always make sense, and I don't know if anyone will read it.

I work at a boring desk job that I am working desperately to get out of. To reduce the monotony I need a creative outlet. I dabbled with sewing in my childhood, but have taken this up again, learning how to knit and starting my first quilt. I'm finding it a wonderful way to unwind and de-stress, and even bring sewing into work to complete on my lunch break or on the bus on the way home. This blog will most likely track some of my crafty projects, and I've been gleaning inspiration and instruction from a number of crafty blogs that I follow.

I am an avid reader and have currently set myself a target of trying to read all the novels listed in the Guardian's 1000 novels everyone must read. Occasionally I might refer to some of these books. I'm really enjoying going through the list, and challenging myself with reading some fantastic novels that I would not have otherwise picked up. Admittedly, there are also some novels that I haven't particularly enjoyed - Martin Amis springs to mind - but I guess that's part and parcel of working your way through a list like this.

I used to blog with Tumblr and may still keep this going with occasional updates. Anyway, lets see if I can keep this one going on a less sporadic basis.