As 2019 winds down, I start to think on what 2020 will bring or, at least, what I want it to bring. In cleaning out a plastic tub, I ran across a book that I had bought. It is called "The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking: 15 projects Inspired by Everyday Beauty" by Jane Brocket.
This book has resonated with me more than once. Take page 15. The title of the chapter is "Decisions, decisions". She goes on to talk about how easy it is to become paralyzed by the challenge of turning the pile of fabrics into a finished quilt. Oh boy, this explains a lot of UFO's! I also like that she admits that he seldom buys all the fabric needed for a quilt in one shopping trip. It is too easy to get carried away and you might buy than you need or wanted to. She, and I, like to shop for fabrics on the internet because you can put fabric in your shopping cart, take a break and THEN go back and see if you need everything in your shopping cart. That's not so easy while you are in a shop and can feel all the fabric, hear the other customers talk about THEIR projects and what THEY are buying, etc. Temptation get behind me!!!!!! (unless it is Stonehenge).
What are you trying to do in 2020? I hate to call it New Years Resolution since they always seem to get broken. I must correct myself. They USUALLY seem to get broken. In 2019 I've managed to complete two if not 3 of them. I paid off my car and I paid off a huge loan. I also lost 102 pounds and, going by today's date, only need to lose 20 more by the time I retire to meet another goal. If I lose it, fine and if not fine. I will adjust. Sitting at the computer eating potato chips is not going to help but my body said it wanted potato chips so it is getting it. :)
One goal that I have for 2020 is to REALLY limit my spending and sock money away to retire. We'll see. I am not good at saving.
Well that is what is my plans. I hope you have a wonderful day and week.
Hugs.
This book has resonated with me more than once. Take page 15. The title of the chapter is "Decisions, decisions". She goes on to talk about how easy it is to become paralyzed by the challenge of turning the pile of fabrics into a finished quilt. Oh boy, this explains a lot of UFO's! I also like that she admits that he seldom buys all the fabric needed for a quilt in one shopping trip. It is too easy to get carried away and you might buy than you need or wanted to. She, and I, like to shop for fabrics on the internet because you can put fabric in your shopping cart, take a break and THEN go back and see if you need everything in your shopping cart. That's not so easy while you are in a shop and can feel all the fabric, hear the other customers talk about THEIR projects and what THEY are buying, etc. Temptation get behind me!!!!!! (unless it is Stonehenge).
What are you trying to do in 2020? I hate to call it New Years Resolution since they always seem to get broken. I must correct myself. They USUALLY seem to get broken. In 2019 I've managed to complete two if not 3 of them. I paid off my car and I paid off a huge loan. I also lost 102 pounds and, going by today's date, only need to lose 20 more by the time I retire to meet another goal. If I lose it, fine and if not fine. I will adjust. Sitting at the computer eating potato chips is not going to help but my body said it wanted potato chips so it is getting it. :)
One goal that I have for 2020 is to REALLY limit my spending and sock money away to retire. We'll see. I am not good at saving.
Well that is what is my plans. I hope you have a wonderful day and week.
Hugs.
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