5 things for the weekend 23.01
knit all year, how my books are printed, book challenge list, winter veggie coleslaw
My word for 2023 is flourishing. After working through the process and letting things sit, I went back in with a better sense of purpose to choose my guiding word. I did some journaling, and drew a few tarot cards for guidance. Once I started to feel that flourishing was indeed my word, I did some searches for quotations and writings that expressed something about the word, and what I read cemented my choice. One week into the year, I am very happy with this word, it really embodies what I want my year to look and feel like.
Now it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty, and embody my word in January. What’s your word for 2023?
5 Things
1. The New York public Library is sharing suggestions for books to read for Book Riot’s Read harder Challenge. Even if you’re not doing the challenge, this is a great list of books.
2. Amy Maricle shares a video to show how she creates patterns for her slow drawing parties. have you ever done one of these? They’re free!
3. Here’s a great way to make sure you knit all year: the dishcloth club! Sign up to get the newsletter with all the free patterns. Starts January 11th.
4. Want to see how my planners, notebooks, and journals get printed? Here’s a video from one of the Amazon fulfillment centers showing the printing process.
5. Missing summer slaws? Try this winter veggie coleslaw with pomegranate seeds added.
What are you DoING?
I am:
Reading: Black Shack Alley
Listening: Under the Whispering Door
Watching: Shadow & Bone
Making: Mousseux sweater
Loving: the feeling of a new start
and you?
News from The Callaloo Collective
The January printable calendar, and meal planning ideas are now available.
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“What would life be like, he wondered, if they were given time to think and reflect over things? Might their lives be different or much the same – or would they just lose the run of themselves?”
― Claire Keegan, Small Things Like These
My word is self-attunement
My word is alignment.