Iām going through a really stressful time. Iām in āsurvival modeā. It seems like I tend to go back to the same movies and patterns in times like this. Iām curious if you guys do, too
In these moments, Iām likely saying Iām going to crochet while actually aimlessly scrolling around to find a pattern to use while watching Sword in the Stone, LOTR, or Hobbit. The longer the movie/serious, the worse Iām doing
Iām a knitter, but I think we all do the same things. My fall back movies are Youāve Got Mail, and Pride and Prejudice tho I really like The Blind Side too, and doing marathons of Little House on the Prairie or Harry Potter. My mindless knits are a 2X2 rib hat I knit for the local homeless shelter, or an occasional baby sweater that is knit top down so I donāt have to sew on the sleeves ;p. Winters are hard, I like the sun and the warmth which are both in short supply in the winter. I look forward to celebrating Christmas in the winter and to the winter solstice because the winter solstice is when the days start getting longer again and I can see Spring in the distance.
Iām so sorry to hear youāre having a hard time. I hope things get better for you soon! My go to movies/tv are also the hobbit and LOTR and Harry Potter. Also Narnia, unsolved mysteries, my favorite YouTubers ( like cinema therapy, the Carlin brothers, angry Joe, and Ryan Gorge/pitch meetings.)
Aww Iām sorry that things are tossed up for you. Sending a hug and love⦠I can only suggest a few but they are my favorites to watch weather Iām processing something or not. Iāll do a bindge watch of the whole fantastic beasts and Harry Potter, hobbit or LOTR, pretty in pink, some kind of wonderful, canāt buy me love. Or sometimes adventure like Indiana jones. Music also picks me up too I Iāll turn on spotify listen to my 60ās-80ās playlist or spa like music.
My comfort movies are The PrincessBride, LOTR Trilogy, Galaxy Quest, a DVD by Ann VosKamp, Men In Black, Veggie Tales, a unique Movie called Genesis, Dappy T Piano, and The Chosen.
LOTR and Harry Potter are my go to for serious days, when I really need to get some work done. When I want to have good vibes for crafting, I always go for anything with a musical number.
if there is no one close by that can show you continental style knitting, look up a continental knitting tutorials to watch. some of them are nicely done. Iād check out very pink knits.
For mindless crocheting (like a blanket or something thatās easy rows or a pattern I know really well), I typically watch criminal minds. If I want to focus I watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as it is my favorite show and Iāve seen it so many times, so I donāt really need to focus on the show to know whatās going on.
Occasionally Iāll watch Downton Abbey because it makes me feel sophisticated to crochet while watching it
My mindless watching is Harry Potter⦠But Iāll be honest, if the TV is on, itās only a 30% chance I fully know whatās happening⦠I used to drive my family nuts because theyād ask what was going on and Iād say āI donāt have a clue, Iāve been knitting/hookingā⦠They stopped asking