Do you like my "water" bottle David bought me? We were in Oregon, lost in pinot-land, I did not want to come home :-) I cannot think of a lovelier way to spend ones days, than going from one beautiful winery to the next, tasting and discussing wine!
January always feel like a wakeup call to me. Which is good (I say with a monotone voice) but who really wants a wakeup call? I am really not one for New Year resolutions but I do feel the need for a fresh start. We are on sugar overload (although I am sure that will pass quickly!!), the steampunk theme is so four weeks ago, my freezer is barren and I have a wish in my heart that is lagging. As I said I am not big on resolutions but I am for making ones dreams come true. For me it is easy to know what my dream is, which is finishing my second Wren book but it more of an issue of finding the time to do it. So I am planning on carving out more time to write and less time running around. Not really sure if it can happen but that is my wish. So do you have a wish you carry in your heart? Are you working on making it come true?? It is all in the baby steps. Do not feel like you have to do something big. Just move forword, one step at a time, not over thinking it. Forward gets you to someplace new!!
By the way, do you notice me using the word wish a lot? It is the theme of this next book. Having wishes but holding them gently. Not all our wishes will come true but they will never come true if we do not wish them!
Happy New Year, Clarice!!!! So happy you are back. :) I have many wishes, too. Yes - they may not all come true - but it is wonderful to dream. :) I hope this year is truly a magical one for you and your family - filled with love and happiness and, of course, more Wren!
Posted by: Theresa | January 07, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Happy New Year Clarice, hope 2012 provides lots of pinot and happy moments.
New year is a great time to consider opportunities and possiblilities.
Thanks for all the creative inspiration that you share with us here.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | January 07, 2012 at 02:48 PM
So cute Clarice!!! Love your vignette. Sounds as if you and David had a great time in wine country. :))) When will you be heading down here...the weather's been fantastic (in the low 80's) hint hint hint. Hope you are able to carve out the time for all you hope to accomplish this year my kind friend.
Love,
Tracey
x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® | January 07, 2012 at 11:44 AM
While I may be in Florida at the moment, home is in the Finger lakes of Central New York - wineries galore - so I understand the bliss of wandering from one winery to another!
Every "wish" for your wishes to come true in 2012!
Posted by: Tracy | January 07, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Cute Water Bottle. And the very best of luck with your wishes -- Happy 2012!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 06, 2012 at 11:07 PM
I know you can do it!
Love the water bottle!
Posted by: Manuela@A Cultivated Nest | January 06, 2012 at 04:26 PM
Hello My Wishful Friend! I rather like the taste of a New Year. It makes me feel as if all things are possible and there is still possibility.
It sounds to me like you just haven't hit your stride with Wren. Sounds like you need a little time alone with her and a good bottle of wine!
Here's wishing you a wonderful year!
Posted by: matty | January 06, 2012 at 03:27 PM
Good morning Clarice! The sun is setting here now and we have the last evening with the Christmas tree glowing and glittering against the darkening sky. Yes it is lovely- and yes- it is time to sweep it all away this weekend and freshen up for January. And Yes! I love your water bottle :) Gill xxx
Posted by: Gill | January 06, 2012 at 07:04 AM