bring in the new

It’s the third of January and two days since I returned to my chilly, empty flat and returned to work.  Despite my New Year’s resolution to “get my shit together” (drink less, eat less, exercise more, find fulfilment and balance in my home and work life, yada yada), my motivation is struggling to get beyond hitting the snooze button – or reaching for yet another piece of chocolate orange.

Mmm.

But, all is not lost.  I have had a cool and rather crafty Christmas with lots of inspiring gifts including books to get me crocheting, cooking and making bath bombs (in case you were wondering what you’ll be getting from me next year) and a beautiful patchwork throw made by my big sister’s own fair hands. 

And that is not all.  I now have orders from two very good friends and will be sending one collage and a pair of “Hers and Hers” cushion covers over to chums over in Canada and hand delivering a pair of earrings and a bracelet to another friend when I meet her for coffee in two weeks time.  Thanks guys!

I also managed to make a start on novel number two between Christmas and New Year... okay, so I only managed an edit of the 1,800 words I wrote about three years ago plus an extra 500, but it’s a start.  And with plans to meet my creative “buddy” this weekend, hopefully I’ll soon be back into the swing of things.

Oh!  I almost forgot!  I’ve also now got my very own business card!  SO EXCITING!  So if you happen to bump into me whilst on our travels through 2013 you might even get one – or order something from my Etsy shop and I’ll make sure I pop one in the post to you...

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEEPS!