Finding ways to stay busy

So yesterday was a fantastic day for me. I've learned that the key for me is staying busy, I mean really really busy. Just watching TV or a movie doesn't work. My hands AND my brain need to be occupied at all times. I'm a busy bee normally, so the increase in energy combined with this new found love of constantly doing something excites me. There is a world of crafts and all kinds of whatnot I have never even delved into. YAY!

After a great day at work I decided to stop at the craft store. This can be a very dangerous thing for me, so I took a friend. I have found it imperative that I use the buddy system at the craft store, not that I don't absolutely love what I come home with (usually cake tools), but my wallet generally isn't too happy with me afterwards, good thing I'm going to have an extra $150 in spending money each month now!!!

After spending nearly an hour in the craft store I decided on cross-stitch. I've attempted this before, but last time I chose an "easy" design. This time I was feeling adventurous and went all out with a difficult one (picture below). Once I got it home and out of the package I realized that this should keep me occupied for a good long while.