:Musings:

With Love From Brooklyn

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Last weekend had a tough start so I took pleasure in hibernating.  Deep, quiet, surrounded by the things which make me feel better.

The first thing I tackled was my WIPs.  Good googly moogly, let’s just say I had a lot!  I decided to store the projects that weren’t working up right in a separate container so I could reclaim the yarn.  Then I went on to packaging the ones I’m going to keep working on and frogging the ones I’ve lost interest in.  The exercise was quite an eye-opener.  I found projects all over the place.  Stuffed in all kinds of containers.  Started but not finished.  Not the way I want to continue crafting (but that right there is another story for another time).

I made sure I got everything out … look ma, I’m not lying:

WIP Stash

I had such success with the projects, I continued on and sorted my tools, then my stitch markers. I ended up finding two missing tape measures in the process.  Took me the entire day but it was worth it.  But I was in good company — a “Murder She Wrote” marathon was what I needed to keep me going.  😀

Sunday brought more hibernation and I started my day with a few of my favourite things:

Hibernation Jan 2015 II

I’m not sure why the world is on such a noisy fast track; quiet, solitude and hibernation always makes me more productive in the aftermath.  Noise has its place, but if we follow seasonal patterns, we’ll acknowledge that there are times when we just need to be still and retreat.

How’s your winter going?  Have you been clearing clutter, enjoying solitude and appreciating the things which bring you joy?  I’d love to know what you’re up to.  Until we talk again,

With love from Brooklyn,

With Love From Brooklyn

Lightning Round: Choices

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  • curves or corners?
  • minty or fruity gum?
  • sand or surf?
  • two or ten?
  • diamonds or pearls?
  • hot chocolate or hot cider?
  • roses or tulips?
  • observe or explore? Both, circumstances depending.
  • sweet or salty?
  • uniform, workout clothes or pjs? None.  Jeans, chucks & T-shirt.
  • actor or director? Both, circumstances depending.
  • debit or credit card?
  • fiction or non-fiction? Both.  Where good writing is concerned, don’t ask me to choose.
  • silk, wool, or cotton? wool
  • grammatical or mathematical error? Both.  A puzzle’s a puzzle no matter the genre.
  • email or telephone?
  • movies or theatre?
  • uphill or downhill?
  • tent or trailer?
  • now or then? Both, circumstances depending.

For my “i have to plan everything down to the last detail” personality, this journal exercise was eye-opening.  Despite knowing in my mind for the most part what I like and what I don’t like, having to choose quickly surprised even me.  I know the goal is to pick one option or the other, but what was made clear is that choices are not always black and white. Sometimes they’re grey.  Or red, or orange, or brown, or blue.  Because we are unique, individual and complex.

No matter what the options or the choices, one thing remains: gratitude.  Always.

Maybe realising those things is the real goal of this exercise.  Hmmm ….