Sick, advances, and setbacks

I have this horrible cold. I lost my voice (which is like a nightmare because I LOVE to talk) and I've just had a general feeling of being out of it. It has unfortunately gotten in the way of me finishing my first drawer. But it's all ready to be sanded and put the finishing coats on. 

I went to the hardware store and got myself a fancy mask and some goggles. I have been having trouble with the fumes from the nailpolish remover mixed with whatever the heck it is I am scraping off.

I finished my scarf and I am in love with it. I will have pictures soon. I know how much more exciting entries are with pictures.

The marty is about 1/2 way done. It's actually really exciting because at least now I know it won't be cheesy.

I bought some really gorgeous yarn at my LYS but I feel weird designing with it. Since I am going to go though a huge learning curve I almost feel like it's a shame to waste such pretty yarn on what could turn into a horror. So now I am stuck again. Do I buy cheap stuff and practice? Or do I make something I'll actually wear but potentially mess it up? It's weirdly a lot of pressure. 

I'm thinking about taking on the Shred challenge. By Jillian Michaels. Maybe I'll wait and see.