Today is my birthday. I've always felt that the New Year actually begins today. It's my fresh start, although I also feel that everyday can be a fresh start. What's on my wish list for the year?
Art Journaling - I do enjoy gluing, painting, stenciling, etc. in my scads of journals. I want to set aside a few minutes each week to just play
Felting - After being gifted a large amount of wool, I know that using it must be on my list. I have my drum carder set up in the garage, wool dyes ready for use, and a list of ideas. This will be fun!
Travel - Travel is always on my list. I am to leave tomorrow for St. Louis. From there, Jes and I will fly to Hawaii to visit his aunt. I'm just praying that the huge snow/ice storm is past and cleared up by early afternoon. Weather! I also have 4 other very cool trips planned, but have purposely left my summer free to garden and enjoy my mid west outdoor season. (It's 18 degrees outside right now - no outdoors for me today)
Earth Fragments - This series of quilts is very near complete. The gallery show begins the first week of May. There are 2 quilts to finish, photos to take, descriptions to write and art studio cleanup after finishing. I received a text yesterday that the ceramic fish I requested a friend make were on the way to the kiln. Excitement! My completion goal is April 1st for the Earth Fragments Series.
UFO's - This pile is not too big. I've repurposed some unfinished quilt tops into quilt backs over the past year. Another old top went to the dye pot (black) and is in my fragments series. I believe I have 2 quilts that need binding and one quilt that I started at the March crop last year. Not a bad list.
Dye garden - This year I plan to work more with natural dyes.
Seek peace. This should actually be at the top of the list. It's a goal combination of down sizing, attitude change, and a spiritual journey. This is huge. I've started re-reading the Bible in a year, watching minimalizing videos, started a clean up plan, and will take quiet time each day to soul search and pray.
Happy birthday to a fellow Capricorn! My birthday is in 2days. I always think of it a s the start too. Have a wonderful day and may your goals all be filled.
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