I made it through my first year as an empty nester, and I
have to say, it wasn’t as bad as it’s sometimes made out to be :) I sure had my fair
share of trepidation before my younger one was about to leave, but I’m
pleasantly surprised that I did not have too many days of melting into tears or
feeling sadness. Here are some things I made an active effort to incorporate/
change during this past year…
1.
Grew my hair! After 15+ years of having “chicken
feathers” 2” hair, I decided to let it grow because now I can actually have
time to wash it, tie it, style it (??)….going great so far, but maybe one day,
I will just get fed up and go back to chicken feathers. My older one was like
“Mom, do you realize that this is the first time in our lives that you actually
have longer hair than either of us!!”
2.
Started wearing dresses! I realized that I never
took time to try on dresses, and just ended up wearing tops over capris all
through the summer for so many years. That needed to change, and I’m glad that
I’m trying out new things. My goal of sewing more for myself also helped contribute
to this cause.
3.
Did more sewing for myself, and my daughters!
Made 2 velvet dresses for myself this winter, and a fit-and-flare dress for my
younger daughter, shared here. My new goal is to use up all the fabric I
purchased at the LA Fashion District in April 2016 by December (which is when I
go back to LA). You can see my haul video here!
4.
Attended more events at the Teachers Union, and
participated in Teacher Forums. Got an article published!
5.
Went to my school’s Prom. I used to chaperone
Prom all the time when it was part of the teacher contract, but 7 years ago,
the Union negotiated to make it optional (and paid), and since then I never
found time to go do it. So it was an empty nester goal, and now I feel that it
might become an annual event!
6.
Became part of a knitting group, and attended a
weekly session almost every week. I don’t knit, I normally crochet, and they’re
OK with that. I might actually attend my first ever knitting/ crochet retreat
with them Jan 2017!! Yay for that, since I might have to wait till I retire to
attend one of the Crochet cruises, hosted by The Crochet Crowd (they are all
scheduled during the school year).
7.
Went back to my Saturday yoga group.
8.
Cleaned out my kitchen pantry, and also my linen
closet. Cleaning/ organizing is not my forte. /my kitchen pantry probs got
claned out after 11 years (which when we moved into the house)….nuff said!
9.
Blogged fairly regularly (???)…questionable much?
And finishing up today's post with my latest completed project, a blanket with nice flower appliques sewn on :)
Looking forward to summer vacation now!
Keep on crafting, world :)
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