Small Goals // May 2019

Lots of highs and lows in April, but I think I came out just fine.

1. Celebrate 30 in style. Done! I truly had my best birthday yet. And I topped it all off with a shindig at Don’s Diner. I felt very loved.
2. Restock my fabrics. Done! Made a trip to Ben Franklin (one of my favorites), and I grabbed a few options at Joann. Plus, I ordered a fun print from Allison Beilke Designs via Spoonflower.
3. Polish up the house. I KonMari-ed my craft closet. I thought that taking the time for this in the midst of fair season prep wouldn’t be a great use of my time (I should be stitching!), but you know the ol’ Ben Franklin quote: “For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.” I think that’s true here. There are a few loose ends to tie up with this project, but by and large, it’s done.
4. Hit the gym 8 times (ideally 10). I did it! And I might be getting stronger?
5. Plan a creative retreat for myself. I did this. Then I canceled it because I was feeling in a good space creatively. Emotionally I feel like a rest would have been nice. We’ll see what happens in May.

4/5. If you asked me on April 20 if I could tackle most of my goals for the month, I would have said absolutely not. But the last week of the month was really productive! Taurus season, I see you.

May is going to be a busy month. I’ve got three shows lined up (yep, I added one since I posted my spring schedule). I’m really excited about this, but I am slightly concerned about getting it all done. Of course, I’ll toss more to-dos on top of that list. I never learn.

1. Take photos of my remaining hoops. With so many fairs coming up, I’ve got a decent amount of hoop inventory. It’s time to photograph them all (and eventually turn them into Etsy listings – though, that can wait for another month).
2. Start a garden. After two years of going without, I am eager to start gardening again. I’ve got a raised bed to fill (and plans to get two more 🤞). I don’t need a totally complete garden by the end of the month (as much as I’d like it), but I want some headway on this.
3. Swing by the Madison farmers market. I’m going to be in Madison a lot this month. Let’s hope I can work a stop at the farmers market into the schedule. I’ve got a hankering for Farmer John’s Cheese and an apple cider donut.
4. Set up the patio. It was still snowing in Milwaukee on April 27. I’m hoping that the coast is clear and that I can pull our patio set out of the garage.
5. Squeeze in some self care. I’ve got three shows this month. That’s a lot! I’m really excited about the challenge, but I know that burning out is always just a few stitches away. I want to set aside some time to grab a manicure (who am I?), sit down for coffee at my favorite cafe, read outside or get a haircut. Those things really help me level out.

Here’s hoping it all gets done, and I hope to see some local folks at all these shows! Just a reminder, it’s Madison Makers Market on Saturday, May 11, Madtown Artisans Spring Event on Sunday, May 19 and Frühling Fest in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 25.