thirty: one month in

One month into my thirties, I’m checking in to see how I’m doing on my goals for the year:

The things I’m doing well:  Taking photos every day (see photos), the alphabet swap (though I’m a bit behind schedule), and collecting printing blocks and type (I picked up a few scrolls and a gorgeous ampersand during my last trip to the flea market).

The things that I’m working on: Crocheting pretty cowls (I’ve got 6 granny squares crocheted for my first cowl, 2.5 have borders, and then they need to be joined), Mix cds (I’m working on the list of songs for the first one now), New Yorker cover art project (I’ve made something neat out of the first cover, but I can’t share it yet), learning how to use Illustrator (I’m cramming because I agreed to teach someone else how to use it…and she’s paying me – that’s one way to reach a goal).

The things I fear may never get done: Cherry Blossom 10-Miler (I’ve been sick so many times this season and that makes training really difficult, especially when there is nowhere to run because of all the snow), sew a pretty skirt (I’m still afraid of my sewing machine or mostly just afraid to break it).

The things I’m doing well, if I’m allowed to bend the rules: Sewing pretty headbands (I’ve been crocheting pretty headbands), read more books (I’m buying more books), Send a letter or card once a week (I’ve been participating in lots of swaps, alphabet and otherwise, and sending thank you cards), make notecards to keep on hand (haven’t been to the studio much lately but I did snag a few of my favorite cards from etsy. – these and these).