Borrowed this one from my dear Sutton.
What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before?
2008 Year in Review
December 23, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment
White Water Rafting
What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The night Josh proposed. It was the most perfect moment ever. And, of course, my wedding day.
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
BOOM Jackson magazine - I worked my butt off on it
What was your biggest failure?
Giving in to selfishness
What was the best thing you bought?
My wedding photographer’s time and talents. She did an amazing job capturing the story of our day.
Where did most of your money go?
From January –> August it all went to the wedding.
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving to Nashville
What song will always remind you of 2008?
“That’s How Strong My Love Is” - Otis Redding
How will you be spending Christmas?
Christmas Eve with my husband’s family and Christmas Day with mine
Did you fall in love in 2008?
100 times over again
What was your favorite TV program?
The First 48, Time Warp, Mythbusters, Cash Cab
Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
No hate, but there’s definitely disappointment in a few people who revealed their true colors
What was the best book you read?
Way too many to choose, but I fell in love with Julia Cameron’s books all over again
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
27, two days after Josh through me a surprise dinner out with friends and PROPOSED
What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
That’s one I’ll keep to myself
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
I don’t know that I’d call it a “fashion concept” but typically I’m in the most comfortable thing I can get away with.
What kept you sane?
Josh, Buddy and Audi, Crafting, Writing
What political issue stirred you the most?
two words: Frank Meltion
Who did you miss?
My little sister. She’s soooo far away now. 
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
“If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise.”
Robert Fritz
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I remember we were driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
—Tracy Chapman, “Fast Car”
Great Post at ‘Write To Done’ Today
December 15, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment
Check out Mary’s The 10 Free Resources Every Writer Needs.
There are some good sites to add to your writing bookmarks.
Been under the weather the past few days
December 15, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment
I’m finally starting to shake off this nasty-under-the-weather feeling. More posts coming soon.
Creative Conditions: My New Blog About Crafting
Over the past months, I’ve slowly but surely been building a new blog to focus on the crafty side of my creativity. My vision has always been that Unobstructed Creativity should be a blog with more of a focus on the writing, design and business side of the creative process. But, since a huge part of my life involves crafting, I needed a place to write about all the fun projects and creative thoughts that go along with my crafty ventures.
Enter Creative Conditions.
I’ve got lots of great things to share and will start posting regularly. That starts today with Six Secrets to Self-Taught Sewing Success.
Be sure and check it out, or subscribe to stay updated.
A Couple of Creative Thoughts, A Couple of Creative Links
If you’ve read my recent contribution to Blog Action Day, then you know that those life struggles we all encounter at some point have done a number on my motivation and creativity. I’ve started finding those much-needed sparks of inspiration in the littlest everyday things and occurrences — I am slowly but surely feeling like my old creative self.
It’s no secret how much I admire and adore Julia Cameron. She’s the one I turn to in times where I find myself less than inspired. Today, I picked up The Right to Write for a dose of creative reality and opened to the chapter entitled “Mood.” Perfect for someone recently limited by their bad moods.
Julia talks about the importance of writing, and doing it all the time, whether we find ourselves in the mood or not:
It takes it out of the realm of conjuring where we stand on the rock of isolation, begging the winds for inspiration, and it makes it something as doable as picking up a hammer and pounding a nail. Writing may be an art, but it is certainly a craft.
Sometimes the biggest mistake we make when looking for a spark of inspiration is ignoring our craft when we fail to locate that spark. Creativity - whatever your outlet - is something you have to work at, and work at consistently. Don’t let a bad mood keep you from honing your craft. Make it your next challenge — work through a sour attitude and create anyway. I promise you it’ll do wonders for your creative soul.
I’m working hard at reviving my own.
Lovely Links for Today
In the last few days, I’ve found two new blogs that I am LOVING. You need to check them out.
First, the Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online, and I was drawn there because of THIS incredible post: Creative Thinking Techniques. Seriously, read it. Reread it. Print it out, hang it on the fridge and practice it everyday. What inspiring ideas from Marelisa. You rock, girlie!
Second, Creative Every Day. I found Leah’s blog because she linked to a post here (Thanks, L!). I’m very intrigued by her Creative Every Day 2008 Challenge. She’s looking for suggestions on how to approach 2009, so drop her a line with your imaginative ideas.
Any great creativity blogs you are enjoying? Let me know about them in the comments. There’s always room in Google Reader for a new, inspiring blog.
