I remembered that I loved knitting, so in January I picked up my needles and started working on some projects. I finished a winter hat for John and have now finished a scarf for me. And not just any scarf, this is a 1st year Gryffindor scarf that allows me to show off my Harry Potter love in public. I have a long black coat which easily doubles as wizards robes, so I am not kidding around when I wear this scarf. I recently wore it to my local library, and I planned my visit for when my favourite librarians were working. They are fun and sassy and are sometimes loud in the library, which makes them even more fun. We always find time to chat while I'm checking out books and they often compliment my coats (which are pretty much all hand me downs, but it still feels good). I walked in and they said:
"So what cool coat do you have today?"
"No new coat, but I made myself this Harry Potter scarf."
"On purpose?"
"Yep" and we all laughed.
I had my normal winter hat on and she said:
"Well I'm glad you have just a regular hat on..."
To which I finished: "Because otherwise I'd just be an adult in a Harry Potter outfit?" Pretty much.
We all had big smiles and then discussed how great it is to be fun and weird and to not have to conform to what "others" might think is cool. It is definitely very freeing.
I''m currently doing a re-read of the Harry Potter series and am halfway through book 7. I have taken to wearing my scarf indoors while I'm reading it (or outdoors while listening to the audiobook). Feels festive and good.
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Hot dog. That looks darn good. And so flippin' fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. It was fun to make and even more fun to wear. I wore it to gaming night last week. Having lots of fun.
DeleteIt looks great :) I wear the one I made for Beege while I read the books too! ;)
ReplyDeleteFeel so good, doesn't it?? Knitting is the best! :)
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