RELAX

The school year is in full swing. All over the Teen Room you'll see kids buckling down, sharpening their pencils, and getting to work. Homework, college applications, extracurriculars, extra credit. We're so proud of you guys!

But don't forget to relax.

Everyone relaxes in their own way. Some people like to read a good, quick book. Maybe a short poem while you eat your breakfast? Some people swear by yoga. Others by knitting. Some people might like to lay back with their fattest pair of headphones and listen to some good old fashioned classical music.

Whatever you're into, the Teen Room can help you out. Books, DVDs, CDs... we can track them down for you. I also offer a few of my favorite zone-out-and-stare videos from youtube. Watching these videos is worth hours of yoga, I'm telling you.

How do YOU relax?

Knitting on Wednesday

Whether you've never picked up a pair of knitting needles, or you need a little refresher, or you just need a Wednesday afternoon knitting buddy, I have what you need! This Wednesday, 9/14, from 4-5pm, join me in the Teen Room for some beginning knitting instruction. I recently picked up crocheting, so we can experiment together with that too. For a little inspiration, check out how Polish artist Olek (Agata Oleksiak) transformed New York City's Wall Street Bull using her fabulous crocheting skills (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/19/fashion/creating-graffiti-with-yarn.html).

"Say hello to Mr. Pointy"

Back by popular demand: Monday afternoon stitch witchery! Return to finish your project or start a new one. If you want to learn how it's done, now's your chance.

It's cold out there and we all need scarves. Experienced professionals will be on hand to make sure no one puts an eye out.

p.s. check out this guy!