I’d like to thank Lisa Cole again, for giving me this “Kreativ Blogger” award. She is a very sweet lady and her artwork is magical. Be sure to go have a look. I am supposed to name seven things I love and nominate seven other people. I was curious about where this award started, and although I didn’t find out, I did find out that there have been a few variations on the “things that you love” theme. I found people listing things for which they are grateful, things that make them happy, and values they support and don’t support. I guess people have been “kreativ” with their lists too 🙂
I’d also like to thank my kitty assistant, because where would I be without him? It’s purely an illusion that I come up with all of these ideas myself. As you can see from his expression, he is the go-to guy for ideas. I’m pretty sure he knows what all those buttons do on that sewing machine too. He just lets me try to figure it out on my own so I’ll learn.
We had a beautiful snowy day today. The first and only real snow we have had this winter, here in the heart of North Carolina. I stomped around in the snow, then watched the inauguration, then stomped around in the snow some more. It was a good day.
Okay, so I am supposed to make lists here…I’m still thinking…Hm…I suppose I can’t steal Lisa’s list of things she loves, but I almost could, or would, because I’d have very similar answers. So, I will have to be more random. Let’s see.
1) I love today. I am grateful for today, and today made me happy too. A new president. A new, clean, white, cold blanket over everything. A little flock of juncos hopping around eating cracked corn out my back door. The ducks safely floating on the pond. My family safe and sound. Everything was fine today. I aspire to love every day, and find something to be grateful for in every day.
2) I love myself. No, goodness knows, not in some egomaniacal way. But in a quiet, I’m-worth-taking-care-of-myself way. I’m happy with who I am, and I’m grateful for the things I can do. I’m happy and grateful to be alive and well.
3) I love that when I don’t feel so happy, I have people who love me and listen to me and support me. I love that when I feel sad, even my kitties know enough about me to come see if I’m okay. I’m grateful to be loved.
4) I love that we have what we need. Plenty of food to eat, a home, central heat when we are cold, air conditioning when we are hot. I don’t take these things for granted, and I am grateful for them.
5) I love beautiful and colorful things, gardens full of flowers, quilts made up of a little bit of everything, things arranged by color…bolts of fabric, skeins of yarn, boxes of paint. It doesn’t matter so much what it is, as long as it’s visually stimulating and varied. That excites me and makes me happy.
6) I love the natural world, with all the amazing and varied living things that inhabit it.
7) I love fantasy, imagining what might exist that we cannot, or have not yet seen.
Now I have to nominate people…so I nominate you! If you are reading this, I invite you to tell your story in whatever way you want, through your own blog, a hand-written journal, a poem, a painting, a song. Share it with the world, a confidante, or just keep it for yourself. Reflect on what you love, what makes you happy, and what you are grateful for and express that somewhere. You can even leave a comment here, telling me something you love, something that makes you happy, or something that you are grateful for. I’d enjoy checking out some great artists or writers or any creative people you think I might like too.
I’ve been sewing and stuffing doll bodies…I have so much sewing to catch up on! It’s been cold, and so I’ve been warming my fingers (and toes) by my space heater. I love that thing. Nice concentrated heat. My fingers are always getting cold. I also had IFC on so I could watch movies while I worked. It’s a pretty good deal. I caught Man of the Century and re-watched Moulin Rouge! this afternoon.
I’m still not sure why I’m sitting in the cheap seats here, while the furry girl gets the more comfortable chair. Even if I grab the chair, she steals it when I get up for a break.
We had a big handsome guest for breakfast this morning. I saw him sleeping out in the frosty leaves last week, with a hurt leg. I brought him some food, and I think he’s catching on to this whole idea. His leg seems to be getting better. It looks like there’s a bite, with some swelling still. I hadn’t seen him for a while, and was worried. He, or she, actually I don’t know, is a substantial kitty. This is a settee, not a chair, he’s resting on here, just for comparison.
My little man took it all in stride. He came out, chirped hello, sniffed noses, and then proceeded to enjoy his sunbath. Okay, he ran under a chair a couple of times, but I didn’t want to say that and embarrass him. All in all, he was a complete gentleman to our guest.
We got some more Kona cottons in the mail. I’m loving these colors. I ordered a color swatch chart too, but it’s backordered. I think I’ve mentioned a couple of times my love of things that come in a rainbow of assorted colors. That just makes me happy. I’ve already prewashed and ironed these. Now I need another box to store my fabric in, and I’ve got to get moving on some doll dresses!
