My first hobby start will be to make some necklace pendants out of
shiny/polished rocks. A bit of Googling
found 30ish rock clubs in Washington State.
Further research determined that the closest rock shop was in downtown
Kirkland by the marina at http://www.earthlightgems.com.
After much looking at many shiny rocks and crystals, I bought six
cabochons (relatively flat shaped polished rocks/gemstones). In the spirit of shopping, I also ordered a
rotary hand-tool with some diamond bits to grind holes in the pendants if
wire-wrapping goes astray.
Now I really wish I had a workshop.
I have wanted a rock polisher since I was a kid. It would be killer to have space for metal
work, polishing and such. That is
already a pleasant side-effect of my getting a hobby—to dream bigger dreams
than merely having another day of life.
So far, so good.
Tomorrow will be a full day with the doctor, lunch with Dan and
hopefully swimming. Friday will work to
get started wire bending and grinding.
How cool is that? A creative
activity to look forward to…
I am grateful for the willingness to stretch my comfort zone trying to
develop some artistic creativity. [That
only took about 20 books on positive psychology suggesting the same thing for
me to be willing to take action…
Progress, not perfection!]
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