Here is the list of what I had hoped to accomplish this year:
-Go to yoga more frequently. It’s good for the body and good for the soul. (SUCCESS!)
-Take a pilates class at work. Those giant balls look like fun. (I didn't do this, but this was more about sweating in front of co-workers.)
-Take a knife techniques class. (Still looking for one.)
-Learn four new, high-end recipes every month: one soup, one main course, one dessert, and another of my choosing. (Ok. This may have been a lofty ambition, but I certainly did cook more, and they were new recipes.)
-Learn to use the two knitting machines I have. (SUCCESS!)
I think the biggest part of Jasmin 2008 that isn't listed is the shift in consumer habits that I aspired for. Jasmin 2008, coupled with the Social Pressure Experiment, has resulted in more conscientious shopping, and less "incidental" stash- for both me and Tika.
[Aside: Tika, Andrew and I went to the sale at Bobbin's Nest yesterday, and where Jasmin pre-2008 would have wiped out her stock, today's Jasmin, bought three STUNNING skeins of Handmaiden Mini Maiden (in the same color, one project), and one skein of HazelKnits sock yarn to test drive.]
In any case, Tika wanted to know what Jasmin 2009 was going to be. I thought about it, and while Andrew had joked about "experimentation" being the theme for 2009 MONTHS ago, I decided that it would be a great idea. Jasmin 2009 is about experimenting, trying new things, and living (responsibly) in the Now.
[Aside: I don't think Andrew was applying it to experimental knitting. Oh well.]
Jasmin 2009 does not fear failure. Jasmin 2009 will experiment with cheerful abandon, and while this type of experimentation occaisionally ends in failure, great success comes from trying, and deciding that ripping out unsuccessful knitting will not annoy me is a good trait to develop.
Jasmin 2009 is going to - wait for it - revisit sewing. Jasmin 2009 is going to take a more "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" approach to everything. Look out world.
In case you're curious, Jasmin 2010? She's all about completion.
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Go, Jasmin!
ReplyDeleteTika 2009 is on board with the Jasmin 2009 objectives.
ReplyDeleteTika 2009 adds "reasonable expectations" and "organization" to the list of things she is about.
Tika 2009 enjoys talking about herself in the 3rd person, but thinks it's more trouble than it is worth.
Well done Jasmin 2008. Bring on 2009!
ReplyDeleteRight On! I like that cooking goal you had. I'm a pretty damn awesome cook but that sounds like a super fun, and educational goal.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmmm, totally poaching your idea.
By the way your podcast is super addicting.
I hope you get everything done. Did you every use your neon dyes.
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