I logged into Ravelry a few weeks ago, and realized that I had been knitting for exactly one year. I decided to write about it, and I asked my brother for an idea for a topic name. He and his friend started listing some things that pretty much had to do with the stereotype that knitters are old grannies making afghans. It was actually perfect, because it gave me an even better topic.
I know most people take offense to stereotypes, but not me. I don't believe in letting stereotypes define who I am, so its easy for me to have fun with them. I joke that I can't dance because I'm white, and that I'm smart because I'm Asian. I think most people out there just are too quick to take offense in things. I know there are some negative stereotypes out there, but rather than sit there and get angry about it, why not prove people wrong? Even better, just don't care what people think of you in the first place (gotta thank hubby for that sort of thinking). The people who really matter wouldn't label you with a silly stereotype and take it seriously anyways.
All in all, if you take life too seriously, you'll never enjoy it! Anyways, here's to more years full of yarn and wonderfull knitted projects!
Two needles, a skein of yarn, and two hours... don't bother me, I'm knitting
