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Friday, December 31, 2010

resolutions: work smarter, not harder.

crochet pile

doing unnecessary things is a very important component in the magical arts of creation. that said, unnecessary things seem to be driving me into the ground these days - physically, psychically, financially.

in 2011, i am going to explore the tension between frill and true beauty in the hopes of finding less taxing ways to do exciting things. i am also going to do some very boring but empowering work in the realms of organization and streamlining. i want and need more time for rest and leisure (my leisure-looking digital mythology can be deeply deceiving). so what has to go? i have some ideas.

for now, i am making timelines and spreadsheets and putting systems and procedures into place so that i can continue to entrench myself in this handmade life without having to live in a cardboard box...or a car...or a cardboard car.

it's tedious and thrilling all at once.

2 comments:

Krystal said...

Word! Or words, rather. You took them right outta my mouth...I've already got my new agenda filled with deadlines. Looking for a fresh, organized approach. We'll see how long this lasts!

sweetie pie press said...

yeah, exactly. in fact, i don't even have a 2011 day planner yet! what a failure.