I think I finally need to admit to myself that I dislike making collars. Picking up stitches and working back and forth in long short rows must be trying to my patience or something, because not only have I not finished what I've been referring to as the muppet I haven't finished the Fiery Bolero for much the same reason. Worse, because I feel guilty about it, I'm putting off most of my knitting as if working on a project or section of a project I enjoy more is a terrible thing with the collar left to do.
It's just sad. Knitting is a fun activity and doesn't deserve my cringing away from it. I mean, there is no point at all if you aren't having fun. (And yeah, this collar has now taken over two weeks and I like short rows).