Big hugs from another PhD student! Academia can be so tough and so cruel and your mental health should always come before a degree. I’m doing mine part time while working a professional job on the side, and I think my relationship to academia would be far worse if I didn’t have my other job to take the pressure off. Hope your new adventure brings you so much joy and fulfilment, and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
thank you so much for your words! I did also work in a research project and it often felt like I had to write a whole book on top of a close to full time job which just was a lot of pressure!
Hi Marlene, thank you for sharing about your professional life struggles. It’s always inspiring to hear other people go through similar situations. I’m quitting my job at the end of the year for the same reasons and I’m planning on traveling in Europe for a while. The funny part is that I’m also thinking about reorienting myself in a job that has to do with fibres. It would be really nice, but we’ll see. Anyways, congratulation on trusting your feelings and surpassing the fear of change! Looking forward to hearing about your next steps. Sandy
hey sandy, thank you for sharing and I’m crossing my fingers for your next steps and adventures too! 😊 looking forward to sharing more, I didn’t want anyone feeling like I was intentionally putting in a cliffhanger but I felt pretty exhausted after sharing and the light was going away so quickly! 🤭
OMG good for you! Quitting my PhD was definitely the best decision of my life. So much sunk-cost-fallacy that keeps you bound to it. Good luck with whatever you decide to do now that weight is off your chest :D
I finished my doctorate (Brazilian version of a phd) in late January, by the strength of hate! Afterwards, I took a vacation trip to Sweden (loved!) came back, and all my health issues I’d been having over the last few years decided they would not be ignored anymore. I now have diagnostics (several), medications (plenty), and a sabbatical from academia. And when people ask me about my study life, I tell them I’m doing a post doctorate in yarn crafts at UA-cam university, knitting my heart out 🤭. The only way I’m resuming academia is if I’m getting paid for it, thank you very much. Plus, academia and mental health do not go together. At all. There are several studies taking place about it, all over the world. You go you for putting your health first!!! PS. Ditto on the sweet shop blanket! It’s on my needles, and I adore! Already thinking about the next one 😁
thank you so much for sharing! good for you 👏🏼😊 I’ve had most of my diagnostics since before starting my phd but it definitely made things worse in the last year and I had to make a difficult decision since medication + therapy isn’t enough if you’re this miserable.. ❤ love that, happy knitting!
💛💛💛 so proud of you for making the step to get out and choosing yourself and your mental health above academia! The structural problems of academia already make it so toxic that the supervisor/work group/colleagues/etc. really have to be right to make up for it and make it sustainable. Sending you the warmest of hugs, and looking forward to hearing about your new adventures! (So glad that the quote could help you -- it's originally by Ali Hazelwood. Her books are set in STEM academia, so a little different from your context, but they all helped me immensely in dealing with issues in academia by naming them and making fun of them).
thank you so much hannah! 💕 I've actually got a book from her on audible a while back but haven't started it, so maybe if I do, I might recognize it! I do think this was the right decision for me and my health, even though it wasn't easy and I'll be for sure missing some aspects of it, like the my colleagues, lively discussions, travel and conferences that came with it, but definitely not the stress, self-worth doubts and anxiety and all the things that I've found really difficult to deal with..
New sub, your video just popped up inn my recommendations while I'm working on my own fall knitting (the storm sweater) and then I see your location tag is Marburg and I immediately subscribed. I was at Philipps-Universität for a year abroad and planning to go back to Germany for my M.A. at some point. I totally understand the pressure involved with making decisions like that with higher academia and I'm very proud you chose the option that's helped you find peace! Looking forward to supporting your videos from here on out :)
I just have to say that I really love when you “ramble” and go off track and explaining your thought process, so plea don’t apologise for it😍❤ You should be so proud of yourself! Making that decision is very brave and in my opinion almost harder than staying with something that’s not right. I hope that makes sense, English isn’t my first language🙈❤️
thank you so much for saying that! means the world, as I honestly wouldn’t know how to change that about myself and also wouldn’t want to 🥹🧡 and thanks for saying that! I’m so happy with my decision!
Hugs from another PhD student!! Academia is a very toxic place sometimes and so I'm so happy you're making a choice that best for your health. It's so hard to leave academia because of the culture that's built up around it, and it's excellent that you're making the choice that's best for you💛
Hi Marlene, I love your pod. I am also living in Germany and I can’t find any wool festivals, know of any? I’d love to attend one in person. Also, fav yarn store in Germany? I’m in Thuringia, so I can travel anywhere pretty easily.
hey! I've actually added a couple of them to the description boy of another recent video where I talked about wool festivals: ua-cam.com/video/gtl5DgfxpBo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=marleneknits but there's surely even more! :) excited to find and travel to more of them myself in the next years! wedding wool weekend weddingwoolweekend.de leipzig wool festival and fabric fair www.leipziger-wollefest.de/ woll festival düsseldorf www.wollfestival.de westerwälder wollfest www.westerwaelder-wollfest.de/ wollfestival kassel www.wollfestivalkassel.de/
Congrats on getting out of academia. In my experience it is one of the most toxic work environments. Can't wait to hear what else you decide to try out!
So proud of you for looking out for yourself! ❤ We only have one life, no sense in spending it suffering. That Heirloom Cardigan... 😭 I want to make it so bad but it would be an eternity project
I used isager alpaca 1 and their jensen - it's linked in my ravelry project if you want to take a closer look: www.ravelry.com/projects/marleneleonie/judy-sweater :)
I made the same decision as you 20 years ago. I left just before the end of my PhD because academia was making me feel terrible, with no end in sight. And while I have not found a decent or interesting job since, I have never regretted that decision.
Okay so YES for also being obsessed with Saffron from EFK. I literally got a sweater quantity for the stick season sweater of it because I’m obsessed. Also, YES ME TOO to Coleys Stevenson sweater I need the cabled goodness in my life immediately of what we’ve seen of it so far I’m obsessed with it! I’m so proud of you for getting out of academia if it was causing you that much stress on your mental health. I hope your new adventures in your work life are so much better for you!!
Hello! You should always be so so proud of yourself for doing what’s best for you and your wellbeing. I know how hard it is to let go and fight sometimes those feelings of feeling deflated/a quitter bla bla (I feel especially even more as a woman where we always are pressured to be the best). I’ve heard recently that it’s better to disappoint others than to disappoint yourself. And although it’s tough, please don’t compare to others and remember that you’re always more than enough,Marlene. (Sorry for the long text and best of luck in your new adventures!)
thank you so much for your kind words, rebeca!! it's actually at the top of my notes app, so I don't forget lol - this has been a huge subject for me all throughout life, but I try my best to never forget it ever again 💛 & don't ever apologize for being kind!
What a lovely plans! And so strong of you to put your mental health first! I don't know you in real life, but you're so open in your video's so it feels like I know you, you're a very strong women and I can't wait to hear about your future job plans, I hope it brings you joy and happiness!☺
thank you so much! I really know the feeling, I felt it too when watching my favorite podcasters but I also love recognizing people in the comment section 🩷✨ thanks!!
Congratulations on lightening your stress from your work. I know it must have been a difficult decision it happy you’re feeling excited about a new start. ❤
Thanks for another great episode. I’ve made the penny gloves and they are so great. I’m actually working on my a pair of Sunday socks and love them so far. Love the yarns and projects. That Gregoria fibers sweater, I’ve been loving since the tease and definitely want to make that. Haha the quilted looking cardigan I love and have it in my queue for someday. I’m also new to sewing and love it so much. I made a project bag as well so much fun and a few other things. Those threads are the best. It’s what I use. Oh my goodness I’m also starting to spin on a drop spindle. So much fun but I’m slow so takes a lot of time but definitely enjoying it. Also Normal People is one of my favorite books and series 😍 I’m so happy for you as far as your decision. You know yourself best and we tend to not listen to our our inner selves so congrats on making that huge decision. Happy to hear all about your future knitting work.
so lovely to hear how you relate to my making with your own experiences and making process! we seem to have a lot in common :) and thank you for your kind words as always, happy knitting ✨
@@marleneknits I was thinking the same thing and even more so when I saw your boule this morning. I’m a bread baker as well. I was like how could it be, to find someone that likes the same things. 🥰
Lovely episode ! I'm also planning to knit the stick season cardigan and to go to see Noah Kahn in concert. It probably a hard decision but happy to see that you are proud of yourself for make it! wan't wait to see what the future holds for you !
I made the decision to stop pursuing my PhD (ABD - all but dissertation) 13 years ago and never regretted it one bit. Our reasons may be different but it is a big deal to change direction and to stop pursuing academia after so many years on that treadmill. You seem very happy with your choice. Thanks as always for the wonderful content! Oh, and I agree about the textured knits trend this fall, working on Paula Pereira's Cidreira sweater for a KAL while listening.
The heirloom is in my favorite and I will love to knit one in similar colors but I think the pattern is a little pricey and I already have so many patterns in my library that I will probably won’t have the time to knit. There are so many beautiful patterns and yarns out there that it’s o easy to jump and buy them and then realize that it’s not a necessity or that it’s something that could wait.
there are just simply too many beautiful patterns & yarns to knit in one lifetime, you're so right! I really try to remember what you mentioned, I think it's a very valuable and perspective on this hobby & craft :)
Congratulations on your new chapter! You and your mental health always come first! So excited to watch/hear about all the wonderful yarny things you will accomplish🥰
Congratulations on your career change. It can be scary making such big decisions but I’m looking forward to hearing about your new job when you’re ready and able to share.
You made the right decision, your metal health is the most important thing, and you can start a new career at any time. It's great that you started sewing too. ❤ OMG, I was so inspired after your last podcast that I've been sewing project bags for a week now. I can't wait to see what will you create in the future.🤩
So glad to see you putting yourself and your wellbeing first! You seem like a weight lifted off of your shoulders. Also happy to learn about the new yarny options your future holds. Best of luck for all your dreams!
Another great episode, Marlene. Thanks for sharing about your decision to leave academia. It can be such a challenge to make a choice to leave something we’ve put so much of ourselves into. But you prioritized yourself and your health and that is never the wrong decision! I’m excited for your next chapter. Better days are still to come. I’m working on the Framework Raglan, a test knit for JessieMaed Designs while watching. Although I paused to write down some of my fall knitting plans also. You made a good point about being realistic with plans. I didn’t write down everything I want to make (including one of those beautiful Judy Sweaters by Gregoria Fibers) because I don’t want to be disappointed by not finishing everything or not enjoying the knit of the moment because I’m focused on the next knit on the list! I hope you purchased that Saffron yarn from EKF! It really is so beautiful.
thanks, nayla 💛 I find writing in down and rearranging plans helps me too but like you said, we want to stay focused on our makes and not just hunt the next cast on high :D I did restrain myself because I just got quite a bit of yarn while traveling these last months but I found a knitting for olive colorway that I really loved and will get whenever I'm ready to cast on that cabled sweater in the future :)
I’m so happy for you Marleene. Life is short (I know it’s such a cliché to say that but it really is) and it’s so important to be happy with what you do every day. It’s so clear how your eyes glow and your face light up when you talk about yarn and knititng that I’m sure you are in the right path now. I can’t wait to hear more about what you are going to be doing and i loooove all of your plans for autumn. Another great episode 🧶💖
@@marleneknits to be honest with you I also quit my Phd and it was the best decision I made. I never looked back and never regretted. If you think you feel a big relief it is a sign that you are in the right path and You will be happy with your decision. Good luck beautiful. ♥️🧶
I feel you dear ❤️ It’s a huge decision, but Oh so worth it! I worked in academia to, went back to nursing school in my 30’s and it changed my life☺️ Obviously, it’s only a job, but at the end of the day you need to feel accomplished and good about yourself. Take care of yourself ❤️ Amélie
thank you for sharing amélie! since going on this path of change myself I’ve been loving hearing about people’s stories like that too! I think it’s brave and if it serves your well-being and soul I’m the long run, it’s worth it! 😊
Oh Marlene, ich fühle so mit dir! Ich hab mich Ende letzten Jahres dagegen entschieden, mein Studium ganz kurz vor dem Abschluss fertigzustellen und es war so eine schwere, angsteinflößende Entscheidung. Aber unteranderem dadurch bin ich zum Stricken gekommen und bin so dankbar dafür. Du kannst wirklich ganz ganz stolz auf dich sein, dass du für dich und deine Grenzen einstehst! Bin so gespannt, was du von deinem neuen Job berichtest, wenn du dich bereit fühlst 🧶☺️ Und ich hoffe, du hast weiterhin so viel Spaß am Kreieren von Strick-Content, wie wir alle als deine Abonent*innen beim Zuschauen ✨
vielen dank, dass du auch ein wenig von dir geteilt hast und für deine lieben worte zu meiner entscheidung! auf jeden fall, wenn überhaupt werde ich nun mehr zeit dafür haben ❤️ freu mich, dass du dabei bist!
Ahh wie toll, ich bin unbekannter Weise sehr stolz auf dich, dass du dich und deine Gesundheit priorisiert hast! Man merkt, dass dir die Entscheidung nicht leicht gefallen ist. Aber ich bin optimistisch, dass es dir gut tun wird und freue mich schon, was als nächstes kommt 😊 Deine Pläne für den Herbst klingen sehr toll. Ich liebe diese Art von Videos, in denen man viel zu den Gedanken hinter den Projekten hört 😍
Big hugs from another PhD student! Academia can be so tough and so cruel and your mental health should always come before a degree. I’m doing mine part time while working a professional job on the side, and I think my relationship to academia would be far worse if I didn’t have my other job to take the pressure off. Hope your new adventure brings you so much joy and fulfilment, and I can’t wait to hear more about it!
thank you so much for your words! I did also work in a research project and it often felt like I had to write a whole book on top of a close to full time job which just was a lot of pressure!
Hi Marlene, thank you for sharing about your professional life struggles. It’s always inspiring to hear other people go through similar situations. I’m quitting my job at the end of the year for the same reasons and I’m planning on traveling in Europe for a while. The funny part is that I’m also thinking about reorienting myself in a job that has to do with fibres. It would be really nice, but we’ll see. Anyways, congratulation on trusting your feelings and surpassing the fear of change! Looking forward to hearing about your next steps. Sandy
hey sandy, thank you for sharing and I’m crossing my fingers for your next steps and adventures too! 😊 looking forward to sharing more, I didn’t want anyone feeling like I was intentionally putting in a cliffhanger but I felt pretty exhausted after sharing and the light was going away so quickly! 🤭
❤❤❤❤ congrats on making the change that’s best for you
OMG good for you! Quitting my PhD was definitely the best decision of my life. So much sunk-cost-fallacy that keeps you bound to it. Good luck with whatever you decide to do now that weight is off your chest :D
thank you!! 💛
Kudos to you for making a big positive change in your life. It’s scary and may feel like an ending but it is also a beginning!
love this perspective on it! thank you, jessica 😊
I finished my doctorate (Brazilian version of a phd) in late January, by the strength of hate! Afterwards, I took a vacation trip to Sweden (loved!) came back, and all my health issues I’d been having over the last few years decided they would not be ignored anymore. I now have diagnostics (several), medications (plenty), and a sabbatical from academia. And when people ask me about my study life, I tell them I’m doing a post doctorate in yarn crafts at UA-cam university, knitting my heart out 🤭. The only way I’m resuming academia is if I’m getting paid for it, thank you very much. Plus, academia and mental health do not go together. At all. There are several studies taking place about it, all over the world. You go you for putting your health first!!!
PS. Ditto on the sweet shop blanket! It’s on my needles, and I adore! Already thinking about the next one 😁
thank you so much for sharing! good for you 👏🏼😊
I’ve had most of my diagnostics since before starting my phd but it definitely made things worse in the last year and I had to make a difficult decision since medication + therapy isn’t enough if you’re this miserable.. ❤ love that, happy knitting!
@@marleneknits good for you as well!!! The wonders of medicine in cases like ours are a thing of joy!!! And of knitting 😁
yes!! ❤
💛💛💛 so proud of you for making the step to get out and choosing yourself and your mental health above academia! The structural problems of academia already make it so toxic that the supervisor/work group/colleagues/etc. really have to be right to make up for it and make it sustainable. Sending you the warmest of hugs, and looking forward to hearing about your new adventures!
(So glad that the quote could help you -- it's originally by Ali Hazelwood. Her books are set in STEM academia, so a little different from your context, but they all helped me immensely in dealing with issues in academia by naming them and making fun of them).
thank you so much hannah! 💕
I've actually got a book from her on audible a while back but haven't started it, so maybe if I do, I might recognize it! I do think this was the right decision for me and my health, even though it wasn't easy and I'll be for sure missing some aspects of it, like the my colleagues, lively discussions, travel and conferences that came with it, but definitely not the stress, self-worth doubts and anxiety and all the things that I've found really difficult to deal with..
New sub, your video just popped up inn my recommendations while I'm working on my own fall knitting (the storm sweater) and then I see your location tag is Marburg and I immediately subscribed. I was at Philipps-Universität for a year abroad and planning to go back to Germany for my M.A. at some point. I totally understand the pressure involved with making decisions like that with higher academia and I'm very proud you chose the option that's helped you find peace! Looking forward to supporting your videos from here on out :)
I just have to say that I really love when you “ramble” and go off track and explaining your thought process, so plea don’t apologise for it😍❤ You should be so proud of yourself! Making that decision is very brave and in my opinion almost harder than staying with something that’s not right. I hope that makes sense, English isn’t my first language🙈❤️
thank you so much for saying that! means the world, as I honestly wouldn’t know how to change that about myself and also wouldn’t want to 🥹🧡 and thanks for saying that! I’m so happy with my decision!
and don’t worry about it, english isn’t my first language either and I understood you’re message perfectly :)
awe I'm so happy my words gave you joy!
thank you
Working on the back of a sweater no 18 whilst watching! Love how you keep you plans true to yourself and not necessarily following seasonal trends.
aah I adore that swatch project bag and always said that this would be the only reason to make me knit swatches 😂
lovely autumn plans, friend!
it really is a great reason 🤭
thanks 🧡
Hugs from another PhD student!! Academia is a very toxic place sometimes and so I'm so happy you're making a choice that best for your health. It's so hard to leave academia because of the culture that's built up around it, and it's excellent that you're making the choice that's best for you💛
thank you laura, sending lots of good energy and strength for you! 😊
I'm drooling over the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan!!!
Hi Marlene, I love your pod. I am also living in Germany and I can’t find any wool festivals, know of any? I’d love to attend one in person. Also, fav yarn store in Germany? I’m in Thuringia, so I can travel anywhere pretty easily.
hey! I've actually added a couple of them to the description boy of another recent video where I talked about wool festivals: ua-cam.com/video/gtl5DgfxpBo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=marleneknits
but there's surely even more! :) excited to find and travel to more of them myself in the next years!
wedding wool weekend weddingwoolweekend.de
leipzig wool festival and fabric fair www.leipziger-wollefest.de/
woll festival düsseldorf www.wollfestival.de
westerwälder wollfest www.westerwaelder-wollfest.de/
wollfestival kassel www.wollfestivalkassel.de/
Congrats on getting out of academia. In my experience it is one of the most toxic work environments. Can't wait to hear what else you decide to try out!
thank you sara! 🧡 can't wait to share more!
So proud of you for looking out for yourself! ❤ We only have one life, no sense in spending it suffering.
That Heirloom Cardigan... 😭 I want to make it so bad but it would be an eternity project
thank you 🩷
that’s so true!!
What's the isager yarn you used for the Judy sweater that doesn't pill?
I used isager alpaca 1 and their jensen - it's linked in my ravelry project if you want to take a closer look: www.ravelry.com/projects/marleneleonie/judy-sweater :)
Hi how are you nice video
I made the same decision as you 20 years ago. I left just before the end of my PhD because academia was making me feel terrible, with no end in sight. And while I have not found a decent or interesting job since, I have never regretted that decision.
Good luck on your new adventure take care of yourself!
thank you pamela :)
Okay so YES for also being obsessed with Saffron from EFK. I literally got a sweater quantity for the stick season sweater of it because I’m obsessed. Also, YES ME TOO to Coleys Stevenson sweater I need the cabled goodness in my life immediately of what we’ve seen of it so far I’m obsessed with it!
I’m so proud of you for getting out of academia if it was causing you that much stress on your mental health. I hope your new adventures in your work life are so much better for you!!
Hello! You should always be so so proud of yourself for doing what’s best for you and your wellbeing.
I know how hard it is to let go and fight sometimes those feelings of feeling deflated/a quitter bla bla (I feel especially even more as a woman where we always are pressured to be the best). I’ve heard recently that it’s better to disappoint others than to disappoint yourself.
And although it’s tough, please don’t compare to others and remember that you’re always more than enough,Marlene.
(Sorry for the long text and best of luck in your new adventures!)
thank you so much for your kind words, rebeca!!
it's actually at the top of my notes app, so I don't forget lol - this has been a huge subject for me all throughout life, but I try my best to never forget it ever again 💛
& don't ever apologize for being kind!
Hi Marlene, Who is Noa Cane who you mentioned in the beginning of the video? 🙂
Noah Kahan is a folk musician from Vermont USA :)
@@marleneknits thought it was a knitting designer 🙂
Just found your channel and am so inspired by your knits, and by your decision to leave your job and study. Hoping the best for you in the future!
hey hannah, so happy you found your way here!
and thanks for your well wishes 💛
I loved hearing about all your plans. ❤
What a lovely plans! And so strong of you to put your mental health first! I don't know you in real life, but you're so open in your video's so it feels like I know you, you're a very strong women and I can't wait to hear about your future job plans, I hope it brings you joy and happiness!☺
thank you so much! I really know the feeling, I felt it too when watching my favorite podcasters but I also love recognizing people in the comment section 🩷✨ thanks!!
Good luck with your future plans xxx
Congratulations on lightening your stress from your work. I know it must have been a difficult decision it happy you’re feeling excited about a new start. ❤
thank you! :)
Thanks for another great episode. I’ve made the penny gloves and they are so great. I’m actually working on my a pair of Sunday socks and love them so far. Love the yarns and projects. That Gregoria fibers sweater, I’ve been loving since the tease and definitely want to make that. Haha the quilted looking cardigan I love and have it in my queue for someday. I’m also new to sewing and love it so much. I made a project bag as well so much fun and a few other things. Those threads are the best. It’s what I use. Oh my goodness I’m also starting to spin on a drop spindle. So much fun but I’m slow so takes a lot of time but definitely enjoying it. Also Normal People is one of my favorite books and series 😍 I’m so happy for you as far as your decision. You know yourself best and we tend to not listen to our our inner selves so congrats on making that huge decision. Happy to hear all about your future knitting work.
so lovely to hear how you relate to my making with your own experiences and making process! we seem to have a lot in common :) and thank you for your kind words as always, happy knitting ✨
@@marleneknits I was thinking the same thing and even more so when I saw your boule this morning. I’m a bread baker as well. I was like how could it be, to find someone that likes the same things. 🥰
Lovely episode ! I'm also planning to knit the stick season cardigan and to go to see Noah Kahn in concert. It probably a hard decision but happy to see that you are proud of yourself for make it! wan't wait to see what the future holds for you !
thank you manon :) it's such a nice project and will be so cool to wear it at a concert of his!
I made the decision to stop pursuing my PhD (ABD - all but dissertation) 13 years ago and never regretted it one bit. Our reasons may be different but it is a big deal to change direction and to stop pursuing academia after so many years on that treadmill. You seem very happy with your choice. Thanks as always for the wonderful content! Oh, and I agree about the textured knits trend this fall, working on Paula Pereira's Cidreira sweater for a KAL while listening.
thank you for sharing and for saying that 🧡 that sweater pattern is gorgeous!!
The heirloom is in my favorite and I will love to knit one in similar colors but I think the pattern is a little pricey and I already have so many patterns in my library that I will probably won’t have the time to knit. There are so many beautiful patterns and yarns out there that it’s o easy to jump and buy them and then realize that it’s not a necessity or that it’s something that could wait.
there are just simply too many beautiful patterns & yarns to knit in one lifetime, you're so right! I really try to remember what you mentioned, I think it's a very valuable and perspective on this hobby & craft :)
Congratulations on your new chapter! You and your mental health always come first! So excited to watch/hear about all the wonderful yarny things you will accomplish🥰
hi naomi, thank you so much for your words and wishes
Congratulations on your career change. It can be scary making such big decisions but I’m looking forward to hearing about your new job when you’re ready and able to share.
that's so true, it's scary but wonderful at the same time! thank you so much 🧡
You made the right decision, your metal health is the most important thing, and you can start a new career at any time.
It's great that you started sewing too. ❤ OMG, I was so inspired after your last podcast that I've been sewing project bags for a week now. I can't wait to see what will you create in the future.🤩
I agree and thanks for saying that ❤
ooooh that’s so cool, I’m excited to get more into it 🪄
So glad to see you putting yourself and your wellbeing first! You seem like a weight lifted off of your shoulders. Also happy to learn about the new yarny options your future holds. Best of luck for all your dreams!
thank you so much katharina 🧡
Another great episode, Marlene. Thanks for sharing about your decision to leave academia. It can be such a challenge to make a choice to leave something we’ve put so much of ourselves into. But you prioritized yourself and your health and that is never the wrong decision! I’m excited for your next chapter. Better days are still to come. I’m working on the Framework Raglan, a test knit for JessieMaed Designs while watching. Although I paused to write down some of my fall knitting plans also. You made a good point about being realistic with plans. I didn’t write down everything I want to make (including one of those beautiful Judy Sweaters by Gregoria Fibers) because I don’t want to be disappointed by not finishing everything or not enjoying the knit of the moment because I’m focused on the next knit on the list!
I hope you purchased that Saffron yarn from EKF! It really is so beautiful.
thanks, nayla 💛
I find writing in down and rearranging plans helps me too but like you said, we want to stay focused on our makes and not just hunt the next cast on high :D
I did restrain myself because I just got quite a bit of yarn while traveling these last months but I found a knitting for olive colorway that I really loved and will get whenever I'm ready to cast on that cabled sweater in the future :)
@@marleneknits have yarn will travel! 😂 glad you found goodies on your trip.
I’m so happy for you Marleene. Life is short (I know it’s such a cliché to say that but it really is) and it’s so important to be happy with what you do every day. It’s so clear how your eyes glow and your face light up when you talk about yarn and knititng that I’m sure you are in the right path now. I can’t wait to hear more about what you are going to be doing and i loooove all of your plans for autumn. Another great episode 🧶💖
thank you so much, taci! it means a lot to me, that people see this side of me and not only like it but find such kind words for it! 🥰
@@marleneknits to be honest with you I also quit my Phd and it was the best decision I made. I never looked back and never regretted. If you think you feel a big relief it is a sign that you are in the right path and You will be happy with your decision. Good luck beautiful. ♥️🧶
I feel you dear ❤️ It’s a huge decision, but Oh so worth it! I worked in academia to, went back to nursing school in my 30’s and it changed my life☺️ Obviously, it’s only a job, but at the end of the day you need to feel accomplished and good about yourself. Take care of yourself ❤️ Amélie
thank you for sharing amélie! since going on this path of change myself I’ve been loving hearing about people’s stories like that too! I think it’s brave and if it serves your well-being and soul I’m the long run, it’s worth it! 😊
@@marleneknits ❤️
Oh Marlene, ich fühle so mit dir! Ich hab mich Ende letzten Jahres dagegen entschieden, mein Studium ganz kurz vor dem Abschluss fertigzustellen und es war so eine schwere, angsteinflößende Entscheidung. Aber unteranderem dadurch bin ich zum Stricken gekommen und bin so dankbar dafür. Du kannst wirklich ganz ganz stolz auf dich sein, dass du für dich und deine Grenzen einstehst! Bin so gespannt, was du von deinem neuen Job berichtest, wenn du dich bereit fühlst 🧶☺️ Und ich hoffe, du hast weiterhin so viel Spaß am Kreieren von Strick-Content, wie wir alle als deine Abonent*innen beim Zuschauen ✨
vielen dank, dass du auch ein wenig von dir geteilt hast und für deine lieben worte zu meiner entscheidung!
auf jeden fall, wenn überhaupt werde ich nun mehr zeit dafür haben ❤️ freu mich, dass du dabei bist!
Ahh wie toll, ich bin unbekannter Weise sehr stolz auf dich, dass du dich und deine Gesundheit priorisiert hast! Man merkt, dass dir die Entscheidung nicht leicht gefallen ist. Aber ich bin optimistisch, dass es dir gut tun wird und freue mich schon, was als nächstes kommt 😊
Deine Pläne für den Herbst klingen sehr toll. Ich liebe diese Art von Videos, in denen man viel zu den Gedanken hinter den Projekten hört 😍
danke dir ☺️ das freut mich sehr zu hören, ich filme sie auch am liebsten! :)