OCD

I have never been officially diagnosed with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) but I think those who know me will admit that I have a certain "stick-to-itiveness." It is both a blessing and a burden. On one hand, I get a lot done. On the other hand, my accomplishments don't always make sense in the traditional sense. For example, I am currently obsessing about completing my collection of Sue Grafton mysteries. Thanks to some birthday gift certificates to half.com my project is moving along. I now have "G" through "T" in her alphabet series. I don't have the earlier ones because I checked them out of the library. I need to get "A" through "F" before I can really relax. I wish she would hurry and finish "U" through "Z". I really don't like seeing an incomplete alphabet on my bookshelf.

Another example...While recuperating I have been nearly driven insane by sitting and watching HGTV and Court TV 'round the clock. I NEEDED A PROJECT!!!! But it had to use materials that I already had on hand since I wasn't driving yet (I am now) and it had to be something I could manage to see with my wonky vision (which is now improving .) It occurred to me that I could make blanket-stitched felt lambies. Some of the first ones aren't as nicely stitched as I would have liked since I was basically doing it by feel, but they have improved. The problem became that I couldn't stop until I used up all my felt. I finished the last one last night. Now what do I do with them?