Inspired by Amanda over at Soulemama, I’ve chosen to spend Fridays taking the chance to record a single moment from the everyday around here. One moment that I just don’t want to forget
Pre dinner horsing around with the boys.
This Moment
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Getting Out and Staying In
These past few weeks there has been a whole lot of staying in. We had a flu bug that took us all down one at a time. Then winter came. And as usual there are the logistics of getting two littles out the door between naps.
Often I find myself apologizing for staying in, especially when I’m around others.
But really, we often prefer to be home.
We read.
We play.
We bake.
We do puppet shows.
We make.
Truth is, we like it here and we have no shortage of things to do to keep us all happily occupied.
But sometimes you just have to get out.
After three straight at-home days we were ready for adventure. A train ride downtown fit the bill.
Riding the el packs a lot of punch. A good half hour or so of entertainment can be had for a mere $2.25.
Especially if you get the front window seat. Then you can eek out almost an hour. Or at least we can.
Perpetual Journal
I’d seen the idea in a variety of places (oh, thank you, pinterest) and decided that this year was the year to give it a go.
Each day. One card. A sentence or two about the day. Same cards year after year. Simple. Easy.
I already do so much documenting. Here on the blog. Through the copious quantity of photos that I take. But something about this line-a-day perpetual journal is different. Something about it feels so much more real and concrete. More personal.
While this year is the least rewarding, I imagine that next year and in the years that follow adding to the journal will be such a treat. Getting a chance to not only document a short line about the day, but also having the chance, at a quick glance, to see what I had been doing in years past.
Right now it is just me and a small stack of index cards. I’d like to pretty it up soon, like they showed over on design sponge:
And, actually, I’d really like to get Ewan in on the daily journal action. I’m just not quite sure how to include him yet… Any ideas?
This Moment
Inspired by Amanda over at Soulemama, I’ve chosen to spend Fridays taking the chance to record a single moment from the everyday around here. One moment that I just don’t want to forget
Sun. 50′s. Bike ride. January.
A New Year and More Shows
It is 2012 and one of the goals I have for my little business venture is to do more live-in-person shows.
Two weeks into the year seems as good a time as any to start.
I’m so looking forward to it. In part because I want the chance to connect and chat with customers, but I’d also like to network and connect with the handmade/DIY community as well. It’d be nice to “talk shop” with some fellow crafters.
So, this weekend you’ll find me at the Handmade Market. I’ll be out next weekend, too.
I’ll be there with my usual stuff. Plus one new design, and you all get a sneak peek.
It’s about time this car-free lady had a bike design.
So yeah. If you’re in the area and looking for something to do on Saturday, stop by. It’d be fun to see you.