Hand-knitted Socks

I love to knit!!  And crochet, for that matter.  It is such a relaxing hobby for me.  I have done both for years, and about a few years ago I got tired of the same old thing.....blankets,hats and scarfs!  So I started venturing out a little bit into something more challenging.  I did some purses, even a sweater, but still things that only required two needles.  So, this last year I got brave and bought a set of 4 needles and decided to give making socks a try.  It took me a little while to get the hang of it, but it has been really fun!  They are time consuming though!  It usually takes me about two weeks to make one.  Of course, some days I don't have time to work on it.  But I have come to realize that this can be addictive!  It is something that I look so forward to each day....getting a chance to sit down and knit!  And heaven help me if I go to Hobby Lobby!!  I could spend a small fortune on yarn, and never have enough time to use it all!!  It is so rewarding when I finish something I'm making, and I can say "I made that!" 

Two and a half months post-thyroid surgery

This is a picture of me about 2 and 1/2 months after the removal of the tumor on the right side of my thyroid.  Everyone says, "Oh...it looks so good!"  To me, it is so noticeable, but I guess that's expected.  I have had my thryroid levels checked, and so far so good.  The left side of my thyroid is doing its job!  I was relieved to not have to be on any more medication.  I am just now feeling like I am over this surgery.  The strength in my voice is just now getting back to normal.  I really can tell it when I sing :)  Until the last couple of weeks, I had still felt scar tissue built up underneath the incision.  Now, it is smooth.  I have been keeping Vitamin E oil or cocoa butter on it.  I am still concerned about getting too much sun on it, and it being more noticeable this summer, as I do love to be out in the sun and tan very easily.  I hate for it to stay dark like this.  I have been told that it will fade and become like a little white scar.  With my skin color, I'm not sure......I'll have to wait and see!