Allison's CAS Blog

  If you know me, you know that my family is very musically inclined. I played a part in that as well when I did band for five years. However, I realized that it was not for me and I needed to move on to other things. Despite this, I still know how to sight read, the terminology, and I know how to identify different rhythms.   Because of my situation, I was asked to assist with my church's Wednesday night music program. I obviously said yes to this opportunity because I love working with kids and it is right before youth so I don't have to bounce back in fourth from place to place.  My first Wednesday was August 31st. Before then, I thought that I would have to help a lot of kids with their sight reading and word following, but they proved me wrong! They were amazing! The first class of the night is the fourth through sixth graders. I walked in one night, and one of the students was playing their violin to the song they were singing. They are all so talented! The next cla...

  I'd love to know where my idea to do crochet for my CAS project came from, but I honestly have no clue. However, after I was set on it, I came up with an explanation. It is a wonderful outlet to get me off social media, and I could tap into my creative side of life. This past Friday, my stepmom had a baby boy. What is a more perfect gift to give than a baby blanket? To be honest, It probably won't turn out to be a blanket. I strive to make a three-by-three piece of yarn. It is very clear that I have low expectations for myself.  To get started on my crochet journey, I looked up the definition, "A handicraft in which yarn is made up into a patterned fabric by looping yarn with a hooked needle" (Oxford Languages). I was satisfied when the only materials I needed were yarn and a hooked needle. I was even more pleased to find out that they were one dollar each at the store! Now, where to start? Youtube.  I found a woman who created a series of videos for each step to ta...