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Looking for February

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2014 just started, right? My goodness, it’s the end of February next week, and I’m not sure where all the time has gone. Pretty sure it has to do with 1) shortest month of the year, 2) dreariest winter ever, 3) school events piled up, and 4) my husband’s, daughter’s and father’s birthdays all in the same month.

My mind wanders every which way with ideas, or things I need (or want) to do for all the events. And all I can really do is take deep breaths, and conquer the to-do list one thing at a time. For instance, we are one week past Valentine’s Day, and I just sent out a little package today to a friend. It’s not like I procrastinated in buying the Valentine’s Day goodies – I just failed on the packaging and mailing part. *sigh* And… life goes on. *grin*

I have some fun art and crafting events coming up soon which I can’t wait to share. Admittedly, I’m also way behind in some reviews, journaling adventures and a couple of project tutorials. But, it’s all good… my life is so good, and I’m grateful for all the awesome creative energy that seems to be flowing my way this year. Just have to organize my writing time.

Here’s a look back at this month’s Mugshot Mondays.

Mugshot Monday: 2/3/2014

Mugshot Monday: 2/10/2014

Mugshot Monday: 2/17/2014

Mugshot Monday: One Little Word

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This week’s prompt was to shoot your mug with a description of how you think other people see you. My interpretation of my picture was that other people probably see me as a creative crazy (in the nicest way possible) girl, flowery, and cheerful. Can’t say colorful because right now, my winter wardrobe is really, really gray.

So, this pic. One drawing is for a pal, and the other drawing is my “One Little Word“. This year I’ve chosen “Dare”. When I was younger (like high school) I used to give myself these pep talks in my head saying “Go. Do it. Go for the gold…” Weird Olympic reference. Somewhere along the way, I stopped giving myself pep talks. Then I started cycling again a few years ago, rode a 50-mile bike ride, and I felt like I could do anything!

Mugshot Monday: 1/20/2014

My One Little Word: 1/20/14

Every year, I dream big, but maybe this year I’ll take it further and expand my journey with some guidance. I’m going to be bold, have courage, venture… I’m so excited to journal along with a ton of people across the world; everyone choosing their word and living it, exploring their lives with intention.

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From last week… quiet night with dog-nephew, Graham. (This is also my year to finish some unfinished projects.)

Mugshot Monday: 1/13/14

Quiet Night: 1/13/14

Mugshot Monday: New Year 2014

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Mugshot Monday: 1/6/2014

(A little New Year’s rambling…)

Wow. Wasn’t I just sitting here writing about what I hoped for in 2013?

I always have these lofty ideas and dreams, projects I want to do, projects I want to finish, recipes I want to try, and restaurants I’d like to visit. And, the kicker is – at the end of the year I look back and get kind of irritated at myself that I didn’t do all I set out to do. Okay, that’s the overachiever in me… I can’t be the only one who thinks this. But, after a breath, I realize and remind myself, hey, look at all the stuff we (this virtual community) did do and look at all the people we’ve connected with?! This has been a good year.

Truly, I have to stop comparing myself and this website/blog to some of the blogs I absolutely drool over. You know, there are just some a-mazing blogs that seemingly have business game plans and focus. These people probably have more help at home than I have, and probably have website designers, other contributors, etc.

I told my husband (what I say every year) that I just want be a better, more put-together “me”. And he said quite simply, “I think you’re already pretty put-together…” What a guy. Knows how to break it down. 🙂

So, this year, I’m looking forward to sharing and teaching at more local workshops which may mean less writing here. (I think that’s already made itself apparent. 2013 was busy, busy with school and church. That’s not going to change.) I think this year, regardless of the projects (because there will always be projects) it’ll be about focusing, daring to share.

Okay 2014, let’s go! Bring it. I’m ready. Are you?

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