Hello my friend! I am so glad you stopped by to visit me in my little creative corner of cyberspace!

I am a wife and a mother, I love riding as a Pillion, Newbie to the fitness world, rediscovering my passion for photography and Crochet, I love nature, I am always learning new things and I am crazy about the things I love.
I started this as an online journal where I can document my life and emotions as well as a creative outlet to share the things I am passionate about in the hopes of improving myself and breaking the limits I have unconsciously restricted myself with.

MY STORY
As for my skills, I would have to say I’m mostly self taught. Everything I know I have learned from life and Internet Articles. This is about my journey of self discovery and self love.
I have issues with my self esteem. I know what it’s like to feel without purpose and direction. I know what it’s like to lack motivation. I’m learning about loving myself for who I am as a person and not what I look like. I’m doing what I want. I’ve felt heart break. I’ve had debilitating depression. I Like to have fun and do spontaneous things.
I am a both a proud Wife & Mother. I have an understanding of who I am and what I want. I’ve learned what it is to be treated well. I can appreciate life and the small things.
I pride myself on being able to accept that I have made mistakes and learned from them and that I must start to love myself more for who I am and start to make improvements & corrections in my life.

 

WHY I WANT TO HELP PEOPLE
I am passionate about empowering others and inspiring others to live a life of intention, positivism and abundance.
I’m a morning person and organizational freak!
I believe that with a vision and the purest of intention, we can manifest a life that feels the most authentic and fulfilling to us. I’m a strong believer in transparency and of just being yourself!
Sharing all parts of me and my life, because that is what is real. The ups and downs, and showing myself in all of my authentic glory and just owning it. There is nothing wrong with that!
People need to realize that one can have a perfect and happy life even if one still experiences the good and bad things that come with it. Life and balance is about accepting every single part of your life as it is.
Allowing ourselves to process our emotions, good and bad, and reflecting on it. Turning negatives into positives and squeezing whatever good you can out of every situation life throws you into.

THE GOAL OF MY SITE IS…
A - I began crocheting when a was a child -taught by my mother- and I must say I wasn’t enthusiastic about crocheting then. My first Project was a couple of doilies to decorate my bedroom with.
As I grew older I did not crochet for many years. Life happened, College, started working, getting married to my soulmate and later giving birth to two healthy perfect boys made me lose interest in crocheting.
But then, and in 2015, inspired by some lovely crochet blogs, I picked up my hook and began crocheting again. It was relaxing therapy and it quieted my “noisy” brain and allowed me to make beautiful things.
I will be sharing crochet patterns for all skill levels and more about the patterns and supplies I love.
I am not a designer  but I create from patterns, paid or free, from Crochet Designers that I love.
B - On another but also very important note I strongly believe that balance is vital and key to long term happiness. I'll admit that I haven't quite figured out how to stay balanced at 100% in my daily life —but I’m constantly working on it.
So be it work, play, fitness, health, indulgences — it’s all about finding a balance that keeps you healthy, happy, and driven. Skimp out on one thing and you’ll likely pay for it in some way or another later.
So this could be your ideal digital hangout if:
1. You long to make things with your hands just like your grandma did but you don’t necessarily want those things to look like they belong in your grandma’s house. (Although I’m sure it’s lovely.)
2. You like pinning but you love making even more.
3. You want an express reference of supplies you will need for your project.
4. Maybe grab some of my tips on a balanced life that I have learned in all these years.
5. Or take a peak in my Photography tab.....
So … grab a cup of coffee or tea, look around, and hopefully you’ll find some crochet inspiration or learn something new throughout these pages.

If you ever need a hand or have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment box of related post and I will be more than happy to help you out.
All the best,
Sandra of Sunshinesparkles
at Crochet nd Life