I can honestly report that the holidays were quite happy around here. There was none (or at least, very little) of the last minute rushing around that creates needless stress. Of course, not everything that was on my to-do list was accomplished, or accomplished in a timely fashion, but I decided to make a focused effort this year not to be busier than necessary. There’s a poster I see making the rounds on various social media outlets that reads, “don’t glorify busy”, or something to that effect. I took it to heart this year. And I liked the results. By not rushing around for extra stuff, it allowed me to put the focus where it should be — on family and friends and embracing the holiday cheer.
It did require me to reign in some of my ideas. And why, by the way, do many of those seemingly great ideas only pop into your mind at the last minute or when your plate is already full? Better under pressure?
I admit I couldn’t resist one last minute project — this Christmas tree skirt for my daughter. This was a one-hour at midnight project. I was headed to bed when I realized I didn’t have anything very Christmas-y for my daughter to wear to a Santa brunch we were attending the next morning. I originally envisioned this as a red fleece vest with green tree appliques, and a coordinating denim skirt. Thankfully sanity arrived on the scene and reminded me of this sparkly red shirt I bought Daisy (a la Target), so all I needed was to make a quick skirt. And, no — I did not forget about Christmas attire for my son! He just wasn’t cooperating on the wardrobe front that morning. I was placated, however, by the fact that he’s still wearing and liking the pintuck pants I made him during the last Kids Clothes Week. (And speaking of KCW, the organizers just announced the next KCW for the end of January!!)
I hope you all enjoyed a peaceful and happy holiday season, too! And, Happy New Year! 2014. Wow.
Remember when 2000 (Y2K!) seemed like such a big deal?! Hard to believe that was fourteen years ago. I’ve been amusing myself by remembering how cuckoo lots of people were with Y2K-fever. Hey, weren’t all our computers supposed to simultaneously combust upon the stroke of midnight that New Year’s Eve?
With 2013 behind us, it seems predictably appropriate to spend a little time looking back. Last January, I established two sets of goals for the year ahead. A more set, for things I wanted more of in my life in 2013; and the other was a set of less, for things I hoped to reduce in my life.
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More:
- take more photos
- create a few things using real sewing patterns, not just the patterns I draw for myself
- sew an article of clothing for myself
And as a further example of self-indulgence, I am electing to ignore the results of my “less” goals. Why start the year being self-critical, huh?
I haven’t made any resolutions for this new year. I also haven’t sewn anything since December 22nd! I’ve barely spent any time in my sewing room. I’m not stuck in a rut, not being lazy. I’ve just been enjoying the way the holidays tend to make us smile more, be kinder, more expressive, excited about each other’s company and more willing to linger over visits with friends and family. I wonder if I could make this feeling last all year?