December 5: Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why?
Control. I've always been an over-achiever and a worrier; I've always had a pretty tight hold on what I expect and how I'm going to get it. This year taught me that I can't control everything; I've learned I don't even want to control everything because it often turns out SO much better when I just allow things to be what they are.
December 6: Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it?
Besides my writing... :) the last things I made were banners and signs for an event at work; I designed them in Photoshop & then the company printed them & they looked really good. But the last things I made without prompting from anyone were the art pieces I made for the last Side Work show. I sculpted wire hearts and made a lotus out of cardboard, newspaper and watercolors - picking only the positive, celebratory newspaper articles (which are really hard to find). They all sold, which was such a great feeling. I would like to do more projects like that; I always have a million crafty ideas, and I'm pretty good at executing them, but I don't put it at the top of my priority list, generally. I would definitley like to carve out more time for creating physical, beautiful things, because it gives me an instant feeling of achievement.
December 7: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?
The Stratejoy community has been THE most amazing, unexpected support group for me this year. To those of y'all that found me on SJ, thank you, from the bottom of my heart; you've made the experience of writing cathartic, meaningful, and so very joyful for me. In 2011 I really want to connect more deeply with that community and with similar people; I want to create an inspirational community (plans are in the works & expect something new & shiny to be revealed in January!!!)
Also, my LA "family" of friends has been an amazing, supportive community for me through this year of ups and downs, lefts and rights, confusion and clarity. Through each step, they've said with a laugh, "we can't keep up with you, but we love you and are so excited for you." On Thanksgiving, I looked around at a living room full of friends and thought: I love ALL of these people. So much. Thanks, y'all.
Today I am so happy & grateful for:
~ catching up :)
~ Christmas champagne
~ a busy busy week/weekend with friends
xo! n.
[photo: my art display at Side Work]
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