Late Nights, Froggy Days
June 22, 2010 at 11:01 am | Posted in Knitting | 24 CommentsGone are the days of “summer vacation,” the merciful cessation of homework and responsibilities. Once that final bell rings on a sticky late-June afternoon, kids bolt out the door, released from their bondage of books, not a second thought to be devoted to learning for the next 6 to 8 weeks. Making a clean break with the world of school work and taking the time to reset the mind, it still seems like an excellent model for preventing stress and burnout when it comes to most jobs. Unfortunately, as we all know, rarely is that the case when the days of grade school are behind us. In fact, my schedule has perversely flip-flopped to the other extreme, and I now find myself mired in the knee-deep sludge of a full-time summer semester. Rather than being kinder and gentler than the usual course load as one might imagine, this intersession study is twice as intense, attempting to pack in the full material of each class in half the normal time allotted. Needless to say, it’s rather demanding.
Already feeling the additional strain, passing the hours studying, writing, and pounding away at the keyboard, it’s easy to lose touch with the outside world. Beautiful clear skies stay safely obscured by the drab white ceiling directly overhead. Sweets remain unphotographed and recipes languish in unsaved files, half-written. All that matters are the quizzes and assignments, discussions and commentary, that all weigh so heavily on my mind. Time stands still, until I finally come to and watch a whole day elapse in just an instant. By then, any number of things could have happened without my conscious knowledge. I got a first-hand example of that when I went to take a sip of my water… and was jolted firmly back into the land of the living by quite a shocking discovery.
Unbeknownst to me, a tiny green frog had taken up residence in my glass while I had been tuned out! Looking quite comfortable perched upon his flat lily pad, bobbing up and down amongst the ice cubes, I can only imagine how long he had been sitting there before I noticed. Enjoying the cool little oasis I had constructed on this hot summer day, he didn’t seem the least be disturbed to have caught my attention, but kindly hopped out as a courtesy to me. Such a thoughtful fella, willing to share this treasure he had found without any prompting.
Though still disturbed about where exactly my new friend came from, and how long he intended to stay, I restrained my alarm and resisted the urge to fling him straight out the open window. How could I be so selfish to kick him out into the harsh elements outside when I could just get another glass of water, anyway?
Now staring at me with those dark, thoughtful eyes, possibly waiting to see what my next move would be, I thought it might be best just to get back to work. Clearly, the heat and long hours of study were beginning to get to me. Maybe this is why most kids go on summer vacation.
[Tiny frog pattern by Anna of MochiMochi Land]
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This is the cutest thing I have seen all week! Good luck with the work load, it does seem that you are taking a break to have fun, a much deserved break. (:
Comment by Rikki Cupcake— June 22, 2010 #
Delightful —- thanks for the smiles.
Comment by Dee— June 22, 2010 #
What a cutie patootie!
Comment by Megan— June 22, 2010 #
That frog is too adorable! He can come over and hang out in my water glass if he wants!
Comment by Joanne— June 22, 2010 #
Eeeee, too cute!
Comment by kala— June 22, 2010 #
So sweet and cute.
Comment by expressempression— June 22, 2010 #
This is the best thing I’ve seen all day! Hannah, this is too adorable. You always make me smile.
Comment by The Voracious Vegan— June 22, 2010 #
Can I ask what you study in school? I’m curious what a deliciously talented vegan baker and an amazing knitter studies!
Comment by DessertForTwo— June 22, 2010 #
OMG! I am in love with this one! I collect frogs. So cute!
Comment by peabody— June 22, 2010 #
Oh man, I LOVE this! My sister hates frogs, so I would scare her with it, hehe.
Comment by Melisser— June 22, 2010 #
cute frog! I love the lily pad :)
Comment by Janet— June 22, 2010 #
That’s the cutest thing ever! (Well, I think I say that about everything you make…) I’m no knitter myself (I’m a cross-stitcher – represent! :D) But I might send this link to my housemate, who’s constantly knitting something.
Good luck with the Summer Semester! Those things are killer in the US. *shudder*
Comment by Hannah— June 22, 2010 #
What beautiful language you use! Thanks for the inspiration!
Comment by Wholesome Chow— June 23, 2010 #
Such a cute little guy! :-)
Comment by chow vegan— June 23, 2010 #
I don’t miss school one bit!! Good luck getting through the summer semester.
Adorable froggy…it isn’t easy being green. ;)
Comment by Jessica (PB & Jess)— June 24, 2010 #
The frog is absolutely precious! I hope that it cheered you up regarding thoughts of endless work. Hang in there!
Comment by Haein— June 24, 2010 #
Love the name of your blog….bittersweet =)
Comment by Chocolate Coated Runner— June 24, 2010 #
Oh wow, so cute! love the underbelly color and how he looks like is really swimming ^_^.
Comment by Chocololic Knits— June 26, 2010 #
Adorable!!! frog, muchas gracias por compartir.
Besos
:)
Comment by Doris— June 27, 2010 #
Sooo cute, Hannah! Your photos have convinced me that I need to include this little guy in my next tiny collection!
Comment by Anna— June 28, 2010 #
So cute! I love the little lily pad!
Comment by Ashley— July 5, 2010 #
Oh my goodness that is the cutest little thing ever! I cannot believe you knit that small – crochet is one thing, but I still cannot quite get the hang of knitted amigurumi.
Comment by Chase l Oh The Cuteness!— July 14, 2010 #
what do you do with all the cute little creatures you knit?
Comment by jenn— August 10, 2010 #
really pretty, i like anas patterns a lot
Comment by jana— August 17, 2010 #