Growth

Well this is the end of my first entire year of "blogging". This little idea of mine had intensions of "finding myself" by trying out new creative projects, reflecting and exploring nostalgia on interesting items in my home, and by forcing myself to put a few words down each month in this reflections section. So how did it go?

Reflections: I am still no word smith, and I still have an internal debate every month about how much or what in particular I want to actually share with this internet world. I think of myself in the position of the reader, and I'll be honest, I don't really care to read other peoples blogs so I don't expect that anyone really wants to read mine. What I did find however, was that writing down my thoughts in general was a good outlet. Moving forward, I may change to writing in a personal paper journal, and simply stick to posting my crafty creations. But I'm still debating haha.

Nostalgia: This was another section that I found personally interesting and glad to have done for my own sake. My husband and I have different visions of what we should keep and what should be given away or thrown away- but I will admit most of the items I shared in the WMWT are things he made me keep. So... both of us over the years have learned to compromise a bit in this area. I clearly have started to learn the importance of keeping certain things, and he has learned to live with the fact that from time to time I need to binge clean out some of our not so important "stuff". The items I have discovered that are of importance to me, all have family ties. They reflect my love of things old, and useful. Useful being the key word I think! Sometimes letting things go can feel like you are letting a person go. Everyone should figure out the thing about that person that you are trying to actually hold on to, and pick something or a few things that bring up that memory or spirit of that person- and that is what you should keep. Do not feel guilty about getting rid of their things- only feel guilty about forgetting that person entirely. The person is what gave any of their things any meaning anyways.

Projects: Being creative was the original purpose of this website and blog. This is my outlet. As I have said before- I don't think anything that I make or have made is meant to be sold, or even displayed in my own house. Sometimes it turns out shit, and sometimes I love it. Either way the process of making it was the point- time to myself- time to be creative for no real reason with no responsibility to anyone. I loved giving myself a theme and a direction each month to try new things. The crafting and DIY world to so vast- the possibilities are endless. I definitely tried some things I would do again if the time came like glass etching, paint pouring and easy woodworking. I improved my sewing skills, or at least my confidence to try and I hope to continue to try new projects and skills.

For anyone who has been following along, thank you for your support. Personal growth is a continuing challenge for us all, and I hope everyone finds a way to keep reaching for it. It is a very personal experience, but knowing others are trying, failing, trying again, open to change, open to experience gives a little more purpose and feeling like you're doing the right thing.

For now, I will say "See ya later"! Currently waiting on baby to arrive and I hope to start a new themed year in January 2020 for new projects.