Oh boy, it's been a while.
Happy New Year - yes, I'm really late to the game on that. I don't know about you but 2012 was a crazy year. Amazing and awful all at the same time. I am relieved to be past the holidays and diving into 2013. I've got resolutions and I'm focusing on them right now.
Resolution #1 - Get crafty, again.
Without torturing you with all the gory details, it's been a rough few months for me. Amazing how certain events in life can completely stifle the creative urge. I was knocked out of my routine in the early Fall and couldn't bring myself to sit at my desk. I realized during that time that while I'm working on projects I'm in a sort-of 'meditative' state. I never realized it until I tried to work in the midst of the crisis. I couldn't stand to be up there alone with my thoughts - so I just couldn't do it. As a result, I flaked on several commitments and submission deadlines. So not like me. I contemplating quitting everything and getting rid of my entire stash. It was bad. But I'm happy to report I'm past it. To prove it, here's a little sneak of a project I made for the Jillibean Soup booth at CHA - I had a blast making these and can't wait to share them:
I hope these were booth-worthy - can't wait to see the photos that come flooding over the internet from CHA today!!
Resolution 2: Get fit.
I know a lot of people have this one but this is actually Phase 2 of last year's resolution to lose weight (which I'm happy to report was a
huge success!). I didn't talk about it much in 2012 but I gave up sugar last February and started the South Beach Diet. It was hard but the reward is so awesome and I'm fully committed to the lifestyle change. I joined a gym and will start training for my first 1/2 marathon this year. I know, a lofty goal but I have to aim big. Honestly, if I can get through a 5k I'll be happy. I have not run since 1998! (and I promise, I'm not going to turn this blog into a fitness/running log!)
Resolution 3: Take more pictures and really,
really learn how to use my camera:
This went out the window when the mojo left me in September. I need to take photos and lots of them - of my family, of places and things - simply because it makes me happy. I'm already signed up for a few workshops with a local photography club. Looking forward to taking more pictures and meeting new people.
Of course, getting back to a regular blogging schedule is on the list too. I'll be back tomorrow.
Thanks so much for sticking with me - I missed this place!
5 comments:
I look forward to all of your endeavors this year! Happy 2013!
glad to see you back! i've missed you at the studio :)
one of my goals this year was to ge tmore fit. my husband bought me this thing for chrismtnas called a f"fitbit" and so far it is really keeping me on track. don't know if you need motivational devices or not, but if you do, its worth a look...
excited to see your jillibean projects!
Glad you're back! I find my creative time to be my therapy as well and it definitely throws me off when I don't get some time to make stuff.
*sigh* all is right with the world. :) Welcome home, my friend. (ala Disney...) Be good to yourself. Happy 2013. Cant wait to see all the wonderful things happening at your little corner of the blogosphere!
So glad you're back!!
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