Ah, it’s that time again. When the year is almost over many of us start thinking about what we wanted to do this year but didn’t and what we’d like to do next year. I’m not really one for making big goals because it’s disappointing when things don’t go as planned so I would rather make small acheiveable goals. Note that these aren’t Resolutions. I don’t like using that word, it’s so…well…resolute! So, in no particular order, here is a list of things I would like to achieve in 2012…
1. Rock, Gem & Bead. First off, I really want to make it to the Rock, Gem ‘n’ Bead Show at Chepstow Racecourse in January. This was on my 2011 list, I did make it and had a fantastic time not only meandering through the beads but also meeting my wonderful beady friends!
2. Book Reviews. I’m committing myself to writing one book review for the Operation Tackle That Beadstash blog each month. With 34 beading books on my groaning shelf there’s no excuse really!
3. Bead Fantasies. Still with books, I want to try and make at least one thing from each of the four books in my set of Bead Fantasies. I’ve had these beautiful books for a few years and have never made any of the projects. But I have to admit, the instructions do look pretty difficult so I’m not beating myself up about never having delved right in. It will be a challenge.
4. Macrame. Yes another book. I bought Beaded Macrame Jewellery some time ago and really wanted to learn how to make the projects in the book but somehow I just haven’t got around to it. Such a shame as it would be a great way to use some of my orphan lampwork beads.
4. Orphan lampwork beads. I just have to find a way to start using these!
5. Redecoration. This year, sooner rather than later, I want to get my bedroom completely redecorated and reorganized; papered, painted, new carpet, curtains, desk, maybe a bigger wardrobe (to fit my beads and clothes in), the works. It feels very cluttered at the moment and as I do most of my beading in my boudoir, cluttered is not good for my creativity.
6. Organization. It’s no secret that one of the things I’m really bad at is being organized. I don’t really miss a lot of things but I’m always rushing around at the last minute keeping my fingers crossed that birthday gifts will arrive through the post in time, just making that appointment with a minute to spare, things like that. Must try harder!
7. Wasting Time. Kind of linked to number six, I really want to try and make more of my time. I seem to waste so much of it online to be perfectly honest, browsing around various websites and forums, clicking links to things that look interesting. Then I switch off the damn computer only to realise that I didn’t actually get around to doing what I switched it on for in the first place! I also get suckered in with ‘this will improve your Etsy shop’ etc. Actually I’ve already made a start on number 7, leaving a few groups and deleting some websites from my ‘regular haunts’ toolbar that are just a waste of my time. Time is precious and we should use it wisely. *snort*
8. Giveaways. Wow I’m on 8 already, congratulations if you’ve made it this far! I’d really like to start doing a monthly giveaway on my blog. This depends on me achieving numbers 6 & 7…
9. Stonehenge. The biggie (which I probably shouldn’t add to my list because I will be dissappointed if it doesn’t happen) is that I would love to visit Stonehenge. Being a Pagan, Stonehenge holds a special place in my heart and I’ve been completely fascinated by it since I was very young. It’s been my lifelong dream to visit it, which is crazy because it’s not that far away!
10. Etsy. Lastly, but not leastly, I want to fill my Etsy shop with lots of brand new goodies. I’ve already got some ideas of new things to bead so this one should be a doddle.
Now I can’t end the post without a picture of some sort so here’s a sneak preview of something I made recently for a group swap. I can’t show you the whole thing until we have the big reveal when everyone has received their swaps…
So that’s it, my last post for 2011. Wishing everyone love, health and happiness for 2012!
Great ideas, I can relate to so many of these. Sounds like you have a brilliant 2012 ahead of you.
I also plan on tackling some of the projects in the redundant books on the bookshelf. I have the beaded fantasies and only yesterday got the Sherri Haabs macrame book from the library. But I agree … need to stop looking, and start doing!
I started my ‘new beginnings’ for the year by joining Operation Tackle That Bead Facebook and intend beading a lot more this year. Didn’t know about RG&B show … may give it a visit as I’m not far from there really.
Happy New Year to you … keep producing those tutorials, they are so inspirational.
June x
That all sounds great. I’m the same as you, i don’t like the word resolution. I wrote a letter to myself detailing what i wanted to achieve and saved it on my desktop, that way if i feel my will power wavering, i can take a look at it and hopefully it will boost my motivation again.
Hope you have a very New Year
xx
That all sounds good to me, very similar to my list. The Stonehenge thing – I’m not too far away from there either, well, about an hours drive so easy enough for me to get to – and I’ve not been there for a few years, so if you fancy a visit there sometime with an archaeologist for company then let me know……yes, that’s right, I’m the archaeologist….
Happy New Year to you Liz (and your family), I hope 2012 will be a very crafty one for you :) Donna ♥ x