short rambling

Not much to say today. Last night after posting I finished a couple more repeats of the Clapotis scarf that's been on the needles for a while. It's really working up beautifully in the Mirasol Hacho I'm using. It's going to be narrower than the pattern calls for, as I want it to be more of a scarf width than a shawl or wrap. I may or may not post work-in-progress pictures at some point.
I enjoy seeing my knitting as it evolves into something more than a long string, watching one strand of yarn that's however thin or thick transform into fabric. A wrap or garment that's intended to keep someone warm, provide comfort in times of distress, or even just make someone feel appreciated. Knitting reminds me of times with family and friends, putting pieces of life together, and watching something new and wonderful come out of something thin and delicate.
On the flip side, I don't really want to look back at where something was when it was half finished. There's something sad to me about unfinished things, unfinished issues, an unfinished life. I know that someday I'll probably be halfway through a project that I'll not be around to finish, but I hope that there will be people who will pick up what's there and somehow make it into something complete. Maybe that's the beauty of it all, there are always people around to pick things up and continue what we've done with them. It's how we continue and stay close to the people who mean the most to us.

I've spent a lot of time on the Ravelry boards today, checking in on people's projects, ideas, and the multitude of ways people connect with one another. I think the groups tab is probably one of my favorite places on the site, because it seems like there's something for everybody. There are a bazillion ways to connect with others, to find people who share the same interests, cares, concerns, and interests. Granted, there's nothing like face-to-face interaction with another human being, but I think it's pretty dang awesome that it's almost impossible to feel alone in cyber-land.

My ramblings aren't as short as I intended, but I am going to stop now. G'night.