Insights, new sites, and a new year

As the end of 2008 wraps up, I supposed I am like everyone else and reflect on what this past year has been about. For me as well as my husband it marked new beginnings. I opened my studio, and my husband went back to work as a clinical massage therapist after leaving the business world. Are there things I would have done differently? Absolutely. But I'm happy where I'm at, and without making those mistakes (or decisions) I wouldn't have learned anything. Even at 40, I still feel like I'm still learning, growing, and trying to be a better person, a better wife, mother, designer, and business owner. A tall order. But I feel blessed to be doing what I'm doing. Lucky that I have clients that appreciate how much work goes into their projects. I really feel that as a designer something that was missing over the past 5 years was working directly with the client. Maybe that's why I like the idea of looking big and staying small.

This week will also mark the beginning launch of three websites I have been working on. While the process for each has been different, from a six month scope, four months, and two weeks, the end date was the same. So here's to 2009. May it bring much success for everyone. And more importantly, may your year be filled with health and happiness.

Things were easier at 10

OK. I'm very happy to say that after a year of yoga practice/ I can do a backbend. Now, when I was ten years old, those and cartwheels were so easy. Now, I get on a swing and I get nauseated. So for the past year (with a few months off because of neck pain) I've been going to yoga a few times a week. I remember last year the first time I tried a backbend, I thought I was going to pass out. Now, I can do them with ease. And it only took a year. But now it's time to move on. Because unlike everything else in life, with yoga, you let it go. It's over. On to the next. Move on. Hopefully I'll take that lesson into the new year. It's a nice philosophy to be able to let things go. Namaste.

It's not a creative outlet for me

Most people are surprised when I say I don't like to cook. They think it's shocking that a creative person doesn't like to "create" in the kitchen. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate fine food. My husband is a bit of a foodie, and I'm a huge fan of "Top Chef". But yesterday I tried to bake. And the results were horrible. Today I did a lot better. Making three batches for upcoming holiday parties. But I have to say, as proud of my results as I am, I think I'm done cooking for the year. Some things are better left to the professionals. Like Charm City Cakes. Now these guys are artists.
http://www.charmcitycakes.com