Sunday, June 1, 2008

Crafting - Hobby or Addiction?

This bothers me, personally. Sometimes I wonder if I need to get my crafting projects under better control. It occurs to me, off and on, that maybe I’m overspending time, or overspending money, on supplies, patterns, and projects. It should be fun, a hobby, and sometimes, a source of income. But it can creep up into the next level - a costly addiction, if I don’t watch it.
Am I overspending time? At first, I reasoned that there’s no way I can overspend time. I’m a 24/7 caregiver, among other responsibilities. I only work on my crafts when I have spare moments or when I’m trying to relax watching TV. Then I realized that “time” should also include computer time, searching the Internet for patterns, bargains for supplies, and even Forums or Groups I’ve joined.
Am I overspending money? This one bothers me a lot. I gave myself a strong “No” answer at first. Then I realized that there are times when I really should not be spending money for more supplies until I use up what I have, or at least most of it. I am financially-challenged as it is.
In the end, I have decided to limit my Internet fun and searches to a set time or number of hours a day. That won’t be too hard. That takes care of time. As for money, I know in my heart that I do need to curb my spending on craft supplies. I just do not have the surplus funds to spend what I am currently spending.
There. I’ve looked at both issues. I’ve been truthful on both issues. NOW, I’m gonna go have some fun and search for patterns!

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