Showing posts with label #Reverb12. Show all posts
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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...

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#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 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!!!


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#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!!!

#reverb12 ~Day 21

 
What items did you tick off your dream list in 2012? What other, unexpected, dreams came to fruition?

What are the top three items on your dream list for 2013?
 
 
 
 
1st off I got myself back in to learning!!! Yeah me!!!!
 
As for my top 3 items on my dream list
 
~ Owning a caravan
~ Becoming a Tailor
~ Going on a sunny holiday with a trust worthy babysitting service!!!
 
 
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#reverb12 ~ Day 20

 
What was lost in 2012? What do you intend to find in 2013?

 
 
 
 
A little self beleif, I will be going with my gut more this year..... It doesn't lie!!!!
 
 
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#reverb12 ~ Day 19

 
How did you nourish your beautiful body in 2012?

What self-care practices will you take with you into 2013?

 
 
 
If  I am completely honest with you.... I lost too much weight in the wrong way. UK 14 - UK 4 on the other hand I am now a size UK 8 and plan to get to a 10.. I have learnt to be aware of my food intake even in stressful situations!
 
XoXoXoXoXoX
 
 


 


28 December 2012

#reverb12 ~ Day 18

 
What colour best represents the year you had in 2012? And why?

What colour would you like to invite into your life in 2013?
 
 
 
Green.... I spent so much time out with my boys this year. Parks & walks, I will be welcoming YELLOW this year as I plan for a sunny holiday!!!!
 
 
 
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#reverb12 ~Day 17

 
Think of one person whose life you made a difference to in 2012.

What did you gain from this?


How will you continue to make a difference in 2013?
 
 
 
?????????????????
 
I shall have to think on this one!!!!
 
 
XoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~Day 16

 
Who inspired you in 2012? And why?

What gifts did they give you? And how will you carry these forward in to 2013?
 
 
 
 
 
I waited patiently every week for the next episode!!!
 
My new Project runway!!!!
 
I love to see peoples designs evolve.... The way they plan their work!!
 
 
The gifts ~ Well I shall go where my mind wanders.. There's no point's if there is no risks!!!
 
I will use this in my craftsy classes!!
 
XoXoXoXoX

#reverb12 ~ Day 15

 
What was the most extraordinary dish you sampled in 2012? What made it so magical?
 
 
 
 
I made a fantastic curry this year.... From a Marks & Spencers recipe book. ( I shall add a recipe later on)
 
I love to cook this is a fab book!!!
 
XoXoXoX 

14 December 2012

#reverb12 ~Day 14

 
 
My question is: what was the most important thing you learned in 2012?
 
 
 
 
 
I learnt that TRUST is a massive 5 letter word it is easily lost, And hard to learn all over again... I am struggling with it but, another thing learnt is that without trying to trust again... I'm not going to live, Just exist.
 
 
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#reverb12 ~Day 13

Please post your favourite picture of yourself from 2012, self-portrait or otherwise!
 
 
What is this???


 
This was taken by my friend Stephanie.... I have genuine laughter with her. It's all very refreshing!!
 
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#reverb12 ~ Day 12

 
What made you dance in 2012? What made you weep?
 
 
What is this???


Dance..... Maybe using my Accuquilt for the first time and completing the quilt!!

Weep.... Feeling that justice was not served on a recent incident in my life..

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#reverb12 ~ Day 11


What was music to your ears in 2012, literally or metaphorically?
 
What is this???

This year.... Well last month, I took my makes to 5 different shops in the town I live in to see if they would see my handmade wears.... ALL 5 SAID YES!!!!

This means in 2013 I shall be getting my ass into gear and sorting out a business plan!!

XoXoXoXoXoX 
 


9 December 2012

#reverb12 ~ Day 9

 
 
What was the best book you read in 2012, and why? (And by "Why?" I mean: Why did you read it? And why was it your favourite? Although these answers could be one and the same...!)


OOOOhhhhhhh
 
That's a hard on.... I'm gonna take the easy option, and share a fiction AND non fiction.
 
My fiction book is
 
THE GODFATHER
 
 

 
I am currently reading this book, I love gangsta books/movies BUT to this day I have NOT seen this movie... I always said I would read the book first, so in 2013 I shall watch THE GODFATHER P1...
 
 
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Now on to the Non Fiction.... This is a hard one, I am a hoarder... On every level, books are certainly no exception. I have read a number of sewing books this year. But I think that Colette SEWING HANDBOOK
 
 
 
This book comes with patterns which is a total bonus..... BUT the real reason I love this book is Suri
 
 
Not only does this book show you how.... BUT it also shows you WHY, I think that this is fantastic. it makes the understanding of the tasks so much easier!!
 
I can't wait to get my free Sorbetto pattern made up!! The only problem is I can't seem to get the printer set to 100%!!! Wish me luck!!
 
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