23 things

I can’t believe we’re already half way through January. Honestly, where have the last 17 days gone?!

Knitting and crafting, that’s where they’ve gone; at least at my house. And food. There’s been some seriously good food. I swear, Lancelot is becoming a MUCH BETTER cook than I am, and I love it. Last night he made us salmon filets in the air fryer and they were to die for. (recipe here) We’ve been making a real effort to eat healthier, more fruit and veg and all that, and I would say it’s going well.

Top left: Flower ornament with inside dangles made of recycled beads and enhanced with netting around the top
Top right: Back of the Flyaway Vest; I used Old Shale lace instead of stockinette and it’s really lovely seen vertical like that
Bottom left: Herringbone Lace Infinity Cowl using yarn that’s been in my stash since 2017
Bottom right: Simple marker drawing that I made and framed (using a frame I had on hand); this will go in my new office (whenever we get to move)

Not pictured, but also recently finished, are a crocodile stitch flower pin using the same yarn as the cowl and a Granny stitch crocheted vest. It was a busy week.

So you may be wondering, what the hell are these 23 Things the title of today’s post refers to, and I’m so glad you asked. I saw in an email newsletter I get the idea of trying to come up with 23 things you want to do more of in 2023. It wasn’t as easy as I first thought it would be, but I love the idea of putting such a positive spin on the whole “new year’s resolution” type thing.

23 things to do more of in 2023 🌺

1. Draw
2. Read
3. Try new things
4. Push the boundaries of my old comfort zone
5. Hone my cooking skills
6. Give myself some grace
7. Find healthier ways to eat
8. Walk
9. Be mindful of how much packaging waste we bring in to the house
10. Find ways to use the materials I have on hand
11. Learn how to compost
12. Get more creative with recycling / repurposing around the house
13. Spend time with friends
14. Grow my own food
15. Certificates and badges
16. Pay it forward
17. Sing like no one is listening
18. Just say NO
19. Let go of the little things that really don’t matter
20. Write
21. Unplug from screens / social media
22. Meditation
23. Celebrate the little things