It is a new, glorious, year.....and 'tis the season for resolutions! Every year folks make resolutions to lose weight, go out more, save more, and so on. However, I am firmly against this practice.
This is my first year as an adult where I am starting off single. This year is new in so many ways ..... just like every day is new in so many ways. I have never been one for resolutions, but I do feel compelled to "formalize" the things I want to do with th is new life I have. So I am going with the GOALS route......
I have, really, just one goal for 2009: make one scarf or hat every month for the whole year. Here is the deal: I love yarn! A year ago I started crocheting and loom-knitting, and have loved every minute of it. Because of this great love, I have also developed a love of fiber. I am not a “fiber snob” who only uses 100% animal fiber (wool, alpaca, silk, etc) or strictly plant fiber (cotton, bamboo)… I focus on colors and the feel. So even if a yarn is acrylic I will love it and use it if it feels right. As you can probably guess…..this has led to a tremendous collection of yarn. These projects can be done with one skein quite often, and usually take only a few hours. And by the end of the year I will have several items ready for gifts and donations.
Contributing donations has been a gap in my life for quite a long time. There is something so much more meaningful, I think, in being able to do donations of items made rather than just the giving of money. Most definitely……money is a great donation and for any organization those donations are a necessity. But when it comes to what I can do to make any difference on an individual level, handmade items and specific donations are my forte. The idea that something that has gone through my hands and from my home has done good for someone else is such a thrilling idea!
So….why not call it a resolution to use up my yarn stash by making and donating scarves? I think that there is such a stigma associated with the word RESOLUTION. Everyone talks about resolutions that they made…..they didn’t last….”I really started off on my resolution well, but just didn’t follow through.” There is something about the word “resolution” that feels like it’s an impossible thing to accomplish. With having a GOAL….there is no way I can completely fail unless I never pick up the yarn and never even try. I will accomplish at least some of the GOAL no matter what I do.
This year is about positive changes…..and my GOALs will be my key to success.
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