31 December 2012

#reverb12 ~ Day 31

 
 
Take a moment to yourself, somewhere quiet.

Take a deep breath, and if you have the time/space/inclination do something that has significance for you e.g. light a candle, brew a put of your favourite tea, play your favourite music, whatever.


Think back to where you were all those moons ago, on 1 December when you started #reverb12. All the way back then, I asked: "How are you starting?"

Now, I am not going to ask you "Where are you finishing?" because this is not the end. What I want to ask is, "Where are you now?".

You have spent a month honouring everything that has brought you to this place: the highs, the lows, the messy middles, the exuberant rainbows, the turbulent storms, the fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, the too-tight jeans, the unexpected windfalls, the toddler tantrums (theirs or yours!), all of it.

You have thanked each end every one of these things for the things they have taught you and brought you, and fully know that they reside benignly in your physical, emotional and spiritual being. You know know that while they brought you here and will always be with you, there is no reason for them to hold you back any longer.

You are standing where you are, all that you are, splendidly imperfect and right in the middle of this messy delicious life.

Take another deep breath.

Now quickly and without thinking too much about it, finish these five sentences:

2013 is going to be MY YEAR because...

In 2013, I am going to do... Way more sewing and learning.

In 2013, I am going to feel... More able to push my creative boundaries.

In 2013, I am not going to... Wallow.

In December 2013, I am going to look back and say... I've bonded more with my boys, gained a little patience, spent lots of quality time with my family and learnt alot of new sewing skills.


Phew....

Well that's my #reverb12 done... I was not expecting it to be so heavy?!?!?!? I think that just reflects my rather hectic year. I very much look forward to our 2013 & all the promise it holds.

HAPPY HOGMANAY PEEPS

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#reverb12 ~ Day 30

 
Often we see our life as a humongous journey, and we believe that not only have we not arrived at our far away desired destination, but we also think we must accomplish x, y, and z, before we can declare with satisfaction that we are THERE.

For a moment, take a close look at who you are NOW. See what you can declare.


Merge the past, present, and future into one big ARRIVAL.

Describe joyously and in great celebration the BEING that you ARE.
 
 
 
 

I right now am a happy mummy, a happier person and definitely feel a air of accomplishment in certain areas. I'm also a student to boot!!

These is my "Are" just now...

XoXoXoXoXoX


#reverb12 ~ Day 29

 
 
What word did you select to be your travelling companion in 2012? What gifts did this word bring?

What word will you choose to guide you through 2013? What do you hope it will bring into your life?


 
 



There was no travelling companion "word" of 2012
I basically flew by the wind in my pants as they say!!

But

PROMISE

Will be my word of 2013.... As it already holds promise for ~ firstly My Family, My creativity & My confidence.

XoXoXoXoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~ Day 28

 
 
Think of three things that daunted you in 2012: how are you going to work towards overcoming them in 2013?
 
 
What is this???


Starting school again.... I was worried about being in a classroom again, to be honest being a adult learner isn't so bad. Everyone wants to be there and wants to learn!!


Moving house.... I hate packing! I will be doing it again in 2013.... But I plan on gutting out. I am such a hoarder!!!


Eating..... I have a bad relationship with food... This is a work in progress. I shall keep having dinner parties and nibbling away!!!


XoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~ Day 27

 
 
How did you make time for creativity in 2012?

Looking back, is there one creative time or one particular creation that stands out for you? (Maybe you could share it here?)


How will you continue (or start) making time and space for your creative passions in 2013?
 
What's this???


In one word "NIGHT SHIFT" this is the time all my crafting took place... Well that was until I took up my garment making class. This is on a Wednesday 9.30am till 11.30pm. It fits right in with the boys being at school. I've been winning the war with "The dreaded vintage placket"!!!! I have a list of things I want to tackle during class..

I will be running a tight ship of routine, planning and good attendance at school to keep my creative juices a flow!! I plan to take my crafting up a notch this year..

I will be taking part in pattern reviews challenges... 2013 will see me making and reviewing!
 
 
 
 
I will be taking my craftsy classes seriously... I've already started my bag making course!! I have been searching for inspiration everywhere you.
 
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#reverb12 ~ Day 26

 
 
How do you intend to carve out more time for the things that are the most important to you in 2013?
 
 
 
This is a easy one for me.... I will be gaining order in my life with a planner/rota, School (me and the boys) housework, sewing and online courses. I will be making sure I have proper me time too... AKA a bubble bath with candles!!!

I have never had such a thing. I go about things until I suddenly realise that "oh that needs done"!!! I shall rectify that this year.. I find so much time is taken up doing things last minute. It also stresses me out doing it like that..

So planner/rota here I come!!

XoXoXoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~ Day 25

 
 
How will you be vulnerable?

The soft white underbelly, the flaw in the Armour, the Achilles' heel -- weaknesses are what make us the most human, the most beautiful.


Next year, how will you tend to your vulnerabilities? How will you build them a shelter from the storm? How will you put them through physical therapy? How will you find a way to make them work to your advantage?
 
 
 
 I was a very trusting I always wanted to see the best in people.. This part is broken!

I suppose this is a little like my armour now, not to trust everyone... and only let very few people in. It's better to have few REAL friends than lots of ACQUAINTANCES who may or may not care for you.


XoXoXoXoXoX

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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#reverb12 ~ Day 24

 
 
What is the single most important habit you intend to cultivate in 2013?
 
 
What is this???


My bond with my boys.... I will be taking part in more activities, arts crafts, baking, walks, swimming. I plan on a monthly rota of fun.. I love routine!!!


XoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~ Day23

 
 
 What will you let go of?
 
 
Name three excuses -- stories you tell yourself that are holding you back -- that you are going to let go of in 2013.
 
 
 
What is this?????

Believing people with my heart not my head..... (naive)

I'll sew when I get the house tidy!!! (I have to young boys, never gonna happen!)

That what other people think, really matters in my life.... (It's my life, have more confidence!)

I will be making change in 2013!!!

XoXoXoXoX
 
 


29 December 2012

#reverb12 ~Day22

 
 
What was the greatest gift you received in 2012? What was the greatest gift you gave?

What do you intend to give yourself in 2013?
 
 
 
These questions can be very BIG!!!!!
 
On a lighter side... I was given LOTS of craftsy classes, I gave free sewing lessons to 2 ladies.
 
I promise to give myself time to learn in 2013!!!