Resolving to resolve

The final week of any year makes us all both reflect and plan.  What did we accomplish this year?  Where did we go?  What did we make.  We try not to get too down on ourselves if we did not meet the goals we set for ourselves.  Isn't that a cliche or saying - "resolutions are made to be broken"? (or is that 'rules'?)  

I try my best to set an attainable goal and not try to kid myself with resolving to exercise everyday or lose 10 pounds.  Instead I have set goals such as my 2016 'switching my bills over to online banking.'  Success!  I can't recall, however, if I set one for 2017.  Must not have set anything of any consequence or interest, as I don't recall neither a success nor a fail.  

So with 2018 looming in less than a week, do I make a resolution?  I have thought about taking an inventory of my creative UFOs to see what I can set out to finish in the coming year.  But then I remember that I prefer reasonable goals!!  [read:  I have wayyyy too many!].  I have thought about signing up for an online class but am afraid of not having the time to commit.  It is a thin line between creative work life and creative personal life (awww, poor me! lol)  I try to carve out time for personal creative projects but always feel a bit guilty that I should be working on projects that are shop samples or a guild challenge.  I have rug hooking projects I would like to play with;  art quilts under construction; stitchery to be stitched, hand-dyed wool wishing to be used, not to mention the unfinished blocks of the month and stacks of fabric, paper and found objects (upcycled junk robots, anyone?!)  

I think I will assess my creative plans for the year (maybe mix in some business plans and ideas) balance it with the family stuff and see what shakes out.  For now, I will resolve to make a resolution.  (or not)  BUT, my 2018 will kick off once again with a trip to Craft Napa to take some awesome workshops and hang out with amazing people!!  Can't wait!!  

Creative in the Kitchen

Because I can't cook well.
I have made food for dinner while my boys were growing up.  I endured snickers at the kitchen table and comments such as "we could capture Bin Laden if we drop mom's meatloaf over Iraq".  (This truly was said.)  I gave up being the head chef at home once all of my men were old enough safely navigate and have never looked back.  That being said, I am still asked on occasion to bring a dish.  My quilt guild's board hosted a potluck and I was tasked to bring a dish.  Ask me to write a speech and speak in front of hundreds? Piece of cake.  Bring a dish to share for dinner - I am at a loss. Thanks to my friend's internet post I came across these cuties.  Done!  Success!

Mozzarella balls, black olives, carrots and a scarf made out of prosciutto!  No cooking.  Super cuteness.  Not to mention creative .  You could do really cute displays with these - perhaps some ice bergs?  Happy holidays!