The next thing….

Our minds are always stuck on the next thing. Whether it be tomorrow, the looming assignment, or the project you always mean to start, it is difficult to live in the moment.

The beginning of the new(next) year truly forces us to live the current moment. Yes, it’s exhilarating to imagine our potential and what we will accomplish, but New Year’s is like savouring the events of the final page of a chapter before flipping to the (next) page. A welcome breather from the inevitably hectic todo lists and calendar invites that invariably populate our heads.

And everything works better after being switched off for a while. I know this from experience. It’s the first solution to all tech problems - maybe we should be taking notes! But really, all this talk about new beginnings and chapters can get a little overwhelming sometimes, so I do prefer to have some threads anchoring me.

My threads will be crocheted into the next table runner I want to make. Don’t you think this one is just fabulous though? The chevron makes it dance and colours remind me of a warm weekend on the beach. I don’t know about you, but for 2022 my only new year’s resolution is to keep making things that make me feel like I’m on holiday. I recommend that everyone try it. In the absence of crocheting skills, you can always buy something from my (soon to be open) shop to remind you of a vacation.

I’ve told you my next thing - what is yours? Whatever it may be, I wish you all the best for your next chapter, or even book! See you in 2022!

P.S. I’ll keep you updated about that shop thing, so you’ll know when you can buy your own little slice of vacation nostalgia.