Looking back and other mushy things

And just when you thought you'd heard the last of holiday salutations,

Happy New Year! I hope that the past few weeks have been good to you. 

At first I wasn't going to review the past year, but so many life-changing

things have happened in the last twelve months I thought it might be nice

to be reflective for a change. It's crazy that I can have a glimpse into the

past with all these photos - there's no escaping that anymore!

Things that have changed:

>> Location. Ah yes, our trek across the country. From city to sea. Would

it be an over-exaggeration if I said I can finally breath now? I'm a bit of a

shy person, so taking pictures among crowds in the city was a challenge. 

An uninvited challenge. I can't get enough of the wide open spaces and

quiet areas. It's also a huge improvement from the wall backdrop! 

(see post here) 

>> Our little fam lost a cat and acquired a cat. We were all very sad to

lose Marley, but have welcomed our new rambunctious kitten, Kiyoko,

into our home with arms wide open (see post here). 

>>  I got a position as a newspaper columnist. I may or may not have cried...

more than once. Dreams really do come true! (see post here)

>> In regards to my fashion: I have been gravitating towards longer hemlines

and have even started wearing pants (much to the surprise of my family).

I'm not sure if this has to with my new rural landscape or growing up...

either way I'm going with the flow like poured molasses. 

>> I started to make more things. Partly this stemmed from the lack

of domestic products, but I've also been testing my ability to create

with my own hands. If I see something I like, instead of purchasing it

I ask myself, can I make this? It started with jewelry, but it's grown

to shelving, clothing, potpourri (much better than store-bought), and

ornamental things like dream catchers and Christmas decorations. 

Here's to the new year and all that it brings! Thanks for sticking around

as I tackle enjoy this crazy thing called life.