well I guess I never decided on a 2016 word, or just kept the one from 2015: Journey. Something about keeping the same word seems full of continuity however, I’ve been looking for my word all year, not really finding it. In a sense I’ve felt a little lost somewhat like Sam and Frodo trying to get to Mount Doom, wandering in circles in need of a direction. In a way keeping the same word feels a little lazy as though I wasn’t taking the time to reflect on my own quilt journey and discover some new avenue to wander, and explore. Or a super highway to take me further down the road at a much quicker pace. Journey seems a safe place to stay, comfortable and secure, familiar and fresh. 2016 is quickly drawing to a close and here I sit, at midnight reflecting on this year.
I started keeping a journal when I was 12, maybe 13. Blogging has, in some way, taken the place of journaling. I daresay though, these are two different things. Journaling is intensely personal, something soul searching. Over the last few weeks as I’ve tidied up my studio several blank books surfaced, and I’ve purchased a couple of fountain pens and a book with creative writing prompts. In a way Journey will continue to be a word that lives with me as a word of the year, one that is distinctly personal.
After having zero time and energy to quilt for nearly a year I’m grateful for the last few weeks having time to quilt, and reconnect with the creative life I live. To say I am feeling a little bit like spring in this late autumn/early winter, gloomy over cast, glad that it’s not snowing, time of year.
The other day in a “this is the piece I have to work on immediately” moment I started stitching on this again. Searching for it did prompt some why on earth did I ever tidy my room thinking. Finding it brought great joy and an ever deepening sense of urgency to complete the piece. Hopefully I’ll get it done in the self-imposed deadline.
So back to my word of the year…Journey still fits. For next year though another one seems to be whispering to me. A little closer to the new calendar year and a little more listening will confirm next year’s word, so expect another blog post or two on this. Do you know your word for 2017?
And there will be another post with the name of this quilt, early next week.
Happy Quilting!
Teri
Wonderful quilt, Teri. And journey is a great word, because that’s what it all is, isn’t it? One foot in front of the other with occasional dashes off the path for ice cream. 😉
Ice cream…or wine…either way ya go.
Beautifully said my friend! You have me thinking about my own journey and what 2017 will “should” “could” mean. I need some thinking and reflecting time as well. Many hugs! Thank you!
Thank you Diane! I hope you get the time to think and reflect and discover 2017. I can hardly wait to see you!
I always end up choosing two words of the year – maybe I should have one word for 2017 – ‘decisive’! Ha!ha! I hope as you sew you settle on your word for 2017.
Two words, not a bad idea. There’s always more than one way to look at the road ahead!