I developed the habit of taking the pups for a long stroll in the parks, it was inviting. Now they've developed the habit of taking long strolls and their fur coats keep them nice and comfy, so mom is definitely going to be bundling up. Especially as the later half of this week promises either rain, snow or ice. I definitely love walking in the snow, but the other two... well not a fan favorite.
I can hardly believe how productive the past week has been. I'm sure some of it was the mental lifting I experienced. Some was losing the splint on my poor thumb - incredible how freeing that little event was. And the rest was just a strong desire to become involved in my day to day life again. Waiting for that healing was exhausting and the extra steps to work around it was even worse.
Today, is going to be another day to catch up on all of the things that have been lingering. Waiting patiently for my attention.
My broken thumb meant I wasn't able to do the Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt in real time. That doesn't mean I am not going to do it, just that it isn't going to be "live". I also signed up for two other mystery quilts. Thankfully they started this month, so I can get my fabrics picked and my first month of sewing completed before next months clue. They are both monthly, not weekly. Sweet Hubs bought me a gift card to my favorite local quilt shop for Christmas, so after I pick from my fabric stash, I can round out the fabrics both quilts at Your Quilt Shop . I mean a girl needs some kind of reason to go buy fabric that she probably doesn't really need, right??
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| my original fabric choices for BH |
I am also planning to complete all my semi-finished quilts (there are far more than I want to admit) this year. Done is so much better than perfect and there are some that have been languishing for decades. I mean my girl is 40, I started one when she was a baby. Several others were started even further back by my great grandmother. I definitely do not want to be the third generation that failed to finish them.
I have 6 batches of soap curing, the cold is keeping them from being ready to unmold just yet. All together over 3 days, there were a total of 11 body soaps and 1 batch of dish soap made, I felt so productive getting them finished. I put if off for almost a year. Yet as I was swirling oils and lye, matching mica's and essential oils I felt like a crazy mad scientist - I was in heaven. Funny how things work out.
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| moisturizing avacado bars |
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| calendula cleansing bars |
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| raw shea butter |
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| Lavender and Charcoal |
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| Kokum butter |
I'm also going to try my hand at making some lip balms this week. They've been on my list forever, but as usual something else captures my attention and I end up never getting it done. Ironically, they don't take very long at all to make - same as soap. I am tired of all the chemicals in my life, and one of my missions this year is to eliminate as many as possible. Besides, it's simply another skill to add to my life's tool box.
It definitely feels incredible to feel like me again. I was getting a bit fussy. Again, some was the stupid thumb issue, but some was finding myself in a bubble of discontent that I hadn't acknowledged. Sipping my coffee, sitting in the sunshine (false warmth that it is) and just doing life on my terms I can feel my energy and desire to do and be returning.
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| play time |
I'm still in awe at the effect a small amount of negativity sprinkled on the day can affect everything. It starts to build into an ominous cloud that seems intent on overshadowing everything. You know it's coming, you start to brace yourself, you start to plan how you will combat it.
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| unexpected on Saturday... |
Guard yourselves. Evaluate the energy in your bubble. Protect your blessings and joy.
much love,
b
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