2015 Goal Update

How is it almost September already?! I haven't given a goal update all year, which is pretty rubbish of me. This year is flying by for me, I'm so busy with my etsy and a bunch of other things that I haven't had chance to write much on here, but they are in the forefront of my mind. Here is my update so far, 9months in;

- Knit a Hat & a Pair of Socks - I have been a little distracted from knitting recently... I've been sewing a lot. Knitting seems like a something that should be done in the winter?! Is that just me? But I'm definitely still doing this. I have finished some slipper socks, and started on some real ones. Hat is next on my list too, on the hunt for mustard yellow

- Go to a Class - I have a huge list of classes that I want to go to, I just haven't made the time just yet. There is a 6 week course on print making that I'm pretty interested in! I also really want to give ceramics a go, or maybe woodblock printing. But nope, not yet.

- Practise a New Craft - I think I can tick this one off. I've been playing around with fabric dyeing, I've done a bit of tie-dye and used some natural dyes too. I have a dylon post coming up soon where I've revamped an old dress. I have also been stamp carving which I reeaaally love. And I am thinking of getting some screenprinting stuff at home sometime soon too. AND, crochet. Nothing quite mastered yet, but definitely getting to know a bunch of new crafts.

- 365 Photo Project - Urg, I was doing so well but then missed a few day! Now I'm maybe a  two months behind uploading them and it's so much hassle trying to pick photos from specific days! Maybe I'm just lazy and unorganised. I was thinking maybe I'd start again?! Is that allowed? Sorry.

- Actually Read 12 Books - On the way! I have my pile of books, and I am half way through two at the minute. Again, I feel like I have been a little distracted with all the sewing so I haven't really made time. I definitely need to stop messing around on my phone when commuting and pick up a book instead.

- Shoot 12 Rolls of Film - I think I am four in at the moment although, I haven't developed a couple yet. I treat myself to a bunch of polaroid film in a sale recently. Summer is the best time for film and I'm worried that has passed now! But I have a few to share.

- Take Another Trip - We took a trip to Ilkely! I've also been to Manchester and Lancaster. But I really want to do a weekend away somewhere soon, in a cabin with a log-burner (again!). An autumn trip would be soo good.

- Recycle and Reduce more - Yep! I am getting pretty good at doing the food shop without using plastic bags. I'm making use of old clothes to sew, embroider or make into dog toys. I'm also playing around with alternatives to make-up wipes, as well as a bunch of other stuff. We're re-using jars and I'm making trips to recycle the glass we don't use more often.

- Driving Licence - Not yet! This is the biggest hurdle for me. Its time consuming and expensive, AND now its getting dark earlier. Urg.

- Buy a Water-proof Coat & Shoes – I am going to get some walking shoes super soon, especially now its getting rainy and cold again. I keep planning to and never getting around to it. I have the socks! 

- Visit some new Galleries/Museums - Started, I went to the Hepworth and it was incredible! I've also been to the Tetley this year. We're thinking of making a trip to London later in the year and I'd love to get to the Tate again, the Natural History Museum and a ton of others.

- Make a Raw Dessert - Yes!! I've made a couple. Including my absolute (new) favourite, raw banana-ice cream. I really don't like bananas but I had seen this around the internet a few times and gave it a go; frozen bananas whizzed up in a food processor with some maple syrup. Its incredible tasty. I put cinnamon on the top too and holy hell! IT IS GOOD. And easy. When you're eating super well and get cravings for something sweet, this is the what you should eat; it tastes like regular icecream but obviously, its just bananas!

- Be More Active - I joined a gym!! It has been tough getting a schedule where I can go as often as I like as I have dog responsibilities and Dixon has been working long/late recently. But, I am going! I have definitely walked more this year than I have in my entire life too. Eva and me have covered some miles!! But, I am still desperate to get my bike out.

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October 26 2013 - Photo an Hour.

I had a lot planned for my Saturday. I had my fingers crossed for good weather because I wanted to make a trip to our local park which I haven't explored yet (it has a band stand!). I was going to pick up some ingredients and bake some bread. But first, I had to wait for a courier to arrive with a coffee table. But, of course, if you rely on a courier they never show up! Urrrg, so the majority of my day I was sat in waiting and waiting and waiting. Kind of frustrating. But, I had set myself some goals and one was to do a photo an hour each month and I have almost ran out of October! So, here it is;

9am// Breakfast coffee & Tofu scramble (with a load of hot sauce).

10am// Planning our Tour de France trip; We're going to the alps! Pretty exciting. But how do we get there?!

11am// A little working out. I did some arm stuff from this YouTube channel. Ouch.

12pm// Finishing up a blog post and playing around with photos... Still waiting for my delivery.

1pm// It turned into a pretty beautiful autumn day. Sat in still waiting for my delivery.

2pm// Chore time; I still haven't gotten over how awesome it is to be able to dry my washing outside!

3pm// I made a burger for lunch, griddled onions are my absolute favourite... and gherkins.

4pm// I was watching a kestrel hovering over our garden for ages. I finally ran for my camera but it vanished. Sorry.

5pm// Facetime with this guy and the pups whilst he is at his parents.

6pm// Finally come to terms that my table isn't coming today, so I made a trip to the shop.

7pm// A little bit of wine and more of Morrisseys book; which I am loving.

I spent the rest of my day catching up on Educating Yorkshire, reading more and planning more of our trip.

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Autumn Goals.

I thought it would be a good idea to set myself some seasonal goals. And with it now being officially Autumn; my (and everyone else on the internets) favorite season, its the perfect time to start, right? Other than the obvious Autumnal activities; photograph the leaves, carve pumpkins, drink mulled cider and sprinkle cinnamon on everything. Here is what I plan to do, what about you?



- Build Something out of Wood - Back at the beginning of this year I said I really wanted to build my own dining table, I also planned to make wine racks for our home-brews. Dixon even bought me a drill! I just never got around to it, but now I have more room and a garden where I can do some DIY  without the fear of smashing things up. Dining table, planters, shelves. Lets see!

- A Photo an Hour - One a month each month through-out Autumn. I love doing these kind of photo posts, and love capturing every day things, I'm just crappy at making sure I do them on a regular basis. It'll be nice to have a good collection of them to look back on.

- Quilt (v.2) - Right, I set myself the goal of hand stitching a quilt in my 'Eighteen Before Twenty-five' goal list, and I did it; but it was so time consuming and was a crappy excuse for a quilt. This time I want to do one on my machine and actually finish it off properly. I swore I would never quilt again, but I'm going to give it one more try.

- Have a Fireworks Party - What better way to take advantage of having a garden for the first time then setting fire to things and having friends around? Sparklers, Catherine wheels, maybe toffee apples? Mulled wine and music. Fairy lights everywhere.

- At Home Regular Workouts - I just bought myself a yoga mat! When I lived with my parents I would do yoga quite regularly and now I really want to pick it back up. I also bought myself a skipping rope and some little hand weights. If you know me in real life, you probably know I have the weakest arms in existence. I really need to work on that. I'm going to aim for 3 times a week minimum.

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