It has been a while since I posted and I actually have some free time today so I thought I would catch people up.
I started a new job in early November. I am in Human Resources now and had my first baptism by fire for an Open Enrollment. We are just now getting past that. I think I did okay. Unlike my previous position where I had lots of free time, it is a rare day that I have free time now and I am often very tired when I get home. There is so much to learn!
My vinegar processes are back up and running at full speed. It was scary for a bit. Normally, I top off my barrels every two weeks and any given barrel is down about 1/2 cup in that time period. I had to let it go for close to 6 weeks as I waited for more product to come online. I was down close to 2 cups on some barrels! Out of 2 liters that is a lot. But everything is back to normal for now. Of course, we aren’t having SCA feasts and with the latest outbreak, we aren’t having events so who knows what the future will bring.
I had help with in October with cider pressing and the results were pretty good. I need to reward the college kids who helped me.
Glass work is frustrating. I was making a present for Aveline and Ursula and the glass was NOT cooperating. It has also gotten expensive. Between the cost of glass going up, me ruining the glass, and the need to drive across town to fire the glass, I am not sure how much I will continue with it. I may need to do some stained glass pieces instead of fused. I need to use up some of that glass somehow. I also want to do more enameling.
It is also time to switch gears to fiber arts. I need new clothes and I want to work on my cloak embroidery. I still struggle with knowing how to transfer patterns, especially large ones. I will probably have to reach out to some people for that. Like Duke Cellach đŸ™‚
It has been about 3.5 months since I cut off contact with my Dad. While it makes me sad to think about, I am not drinking after every call and I am not being sucked down into his despair. It was the right thing to do (from my POV). I have learned that I am VERY different than my blood family. I don’t know if it my larger circle of friends, more intellectual interests, or what but it is just very obvious that while we share some genetics, our circumstances made us very different. Other than how I look, I like myself. I worked hard to get to a place where I do like myself and I don’t want to be put in whatever box my family wants me in.
My gaming groups are doing well. I am very excited for my D&D campaign. The LOTR games are a bit hit and miss as the holidays have taken a toll on when people can meet.
