Begin at the Beginning
Hello internet! So, I figured I should start this experiment off by talking about what it is, my plans for the blog, and the reason I'm starting it. (Incidentally, is there a non-awkward way to start a blog post? Because I feel incredibly silly writing to no one at the moment. Oh well, best to just push past the weird, right? Bear with me, y'all.) Anyone who has ever started a new hobby knows the thrill of the Deep Dive. Jumping into it, buying all of the toys and tools to go along with it, dreaming of all the projects that you'll create, and envisioning yourself becoming a master of (insert hobby here) to the surprise and delight of your loved ones being gifted your astonishing creations. I've done the Deep Dive on many a craft before; cross-stitching, gardening, crocheting, wreath-making, et cetera, so on, and so forth. And most of the time I find myself three months later surrounded by dead tomato plants, covered with yarn and hot glue, wondering where I went wro...