Overall, the last 2 or 3 years has ended up being a blur, whether from traumatic heartache or from the general economic downturn.  Being a Jill of all Trades is great when it comes to adapting with the strange socio-economical landscape in one way. However, splitting myself so  thin that I work one task with the question of "how do I get enough time to do this project & __project__ that I really want to/should be doing?" is often for the birds.  Double ended sword, really.

End of year backup time is approaching.  Another haphazard clamor as soon as funds allow. Who would of suspected it would be after putting off the purchase of my new 2011 drive for so long AAAANDDD after a flood in Thailand put some computer hardware factories into a standstill while they bail the water out?  Needless to say, the "extra leftover money" I was going to have went to counteracting an act of nature. LOL.  Stego even chuckles, referring to this as "The Great Hard Drive Shortage of 2011".  Total geeks we are.

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Admittedly, the playacoat project is the one that is agonizingly delayed the most of the projects. Of course, play projects end up being put to the back.  Really, I would like  this jacket to be a reality for Burning Man 2012.  Plus, I got some ideas to enhance my canvas tent.  Yes, Im putting efforts toward trying to make this journey for a 3rd time, after a 2 year "involuntary hiatus".  Burning Man really encourages me to shape my destiny, even in some simple resourceful or creative side projects.

My basic focus is to give myself a bit more me time, despite all the things I must do.  We all have a story, an objective. However, I feel a bit more meditation into shedding those, making the "fun projects" a bit more balanced with the "worky work" stuff.  I strove to do that in 2011, (which is another reason it was good that I dont commit things like this to a January 1 resolution), so 2012 will be more of the same in that respect.

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Bosch seems to be recovering from surgery but its gonna be a long one ahead.  I thank everyone who has sent me even so much as a well wish for my canine friend. Humble has appreciated all the donations too.  Im still taking commissions for yarn tails in the hopes of helping Humble recoup the cost.  Bosch at least got to spend Xmas with the family on the mountain, rather than a vet clinic.

Honestly, I hope 2012 goes by a bit slower than this year did.  Doing something like weaving tails (or beaded lampshades, for that matter) was one of those artistic explorations which seemed to "keep my sanity" by distracting me and kind of helping me reset, which is the essence of "focusing  your energy towards empty before filling your inkwell once more."