New Year Rituals
Spend a full day in pajamas rotting and watching movies
Go for a little walk and eat some vegetables to feel alive again
Create mood boards and dream up what I want to happen this year
Clean the house and prepare for a fresh start
I made a January playlist of songs that feel like my vibe right now. I also made a playlist with songs I am trying to embody the energy of. So far I’m moving slowly and trying to enjoy the slowness and give myself space. I’m starting pottery class again this week which I am looking forward to. I loved this video about creating a journal as a time capsule and an archive of what this version of you is like. I normally journal in The Artist’s Way Morning Pages style but I’m excited to have another journal that captures this place and time and the things i have been doing and enjoying.
Currently Working On
I just started knitting this project the other day and I am soo excited! I have waned to make a red sweater for a while and finally ordered some yarn from Knit Picks. I’m so excited about the possibilities of this basic cardigan pattern and want to knit many of them. This is peak knitting season and nothing is better than being cozy and working on a knitting project. Tonight is the first knitting circle of 2024 (I host them monthly at my studio) and I am looking forward to that group creative energy buzz.
I also recently knit the Little Brother Romper pattern by PetiteKnit for a friend’s one year old and she looks absolutely adorable in it :’)
This past week I started my Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. I haven’t touched the wheel since last spring but thankfully it came back to me after a few flops. My most recent ceramic projects were hand building which I honestly think I prefer. I know there’s room for both in my practice and I’m trying to get past feeling like I’m “just not that good at the wheel” because it takes lots of practice. Some people seem to be naturally gifted at it but I am not one of those people (and that’s ok because I’m just doing this for FUN).
Life, Etc
Last year was really exhausting. I put forth so much effort to keep my small business going and I had a lot of things going on in my personal life as well. This year I’m focusing more on the feeling than the concrete achievement when I plan and goal set for my year. I can achieve things, but if I’m not happy and if it never feels like “enough” than it’s really not that satisfying. This year I’m setting the intention to feel restored and focus on feeling fun and delight in my daily life. I always try to remind myself - if I’m not enjoying this than what’s the point?