Thursday, January 05, 2017

word of the week


This is my first word of the week post for quite a long time now, can you tell I am full of New Year energy with the sudden influx of posts on the blog. I decided to make it easier on myself and include my word electronically rather than hand draw it, however after half an hour of trying to work out how to produce a word as an image, find the consistent font and colour to match the blog, and then find a format that would upload it without a line running across the top of the image, I'm thinking a spot of calligraphy may have been easier!

So, although this week is obviously full of new beginnings, there is a sense, also, of things coming back around. The house is returning to normal, with decorations down, gifts put away, and a return to simpler, less indulgent food. The Husband was in work between Christmas and New Year, but the return back this week truly marks the end of the festivities and life regaining its usual rhythm.

A return, for me, in the last week to some old habits. I'm trying to find more time for blogging, for the occasional burst of calligraphy, for cooking, and reading. It is starting to feel like balance is creeping back in, and after this post, I sense that I am managing to enjoy some of those things that I had lost touch with in recent months.

I've also returned to the A Year With My Camera project. I joined in a little haphazardly at the start of last year, but never got beyond snapping with my phone, and reading the emails. This year I've put the proper camera on charge, which I'm seeing as a first positive step, and I'm also trying to encourage my mum to join too, in the hope that a bit of teamwork will keep me more accountable!

I think we will shortly be returning to Ikea too. Having gone on a spree last night getting lots of storage and organisers for various parts of the house, we have got the bug, and are spotting a few other places where a little organisation would help. I'm not sure if it's the New Year, or having spent so long in maternity clothes and now having to tactically pick clothes suitable for feeding the baby, but I've definitely got the urge to purge my wardrobes and return some calm and order to the rails.

Hope you all have a great week.


The Reading Residence

15 comments:

  1. I have that New Year 'need' to organise and store. Suddenly, I'm questioning everything in my wardrobe. It's that NY itch. Keep blogging, I enjoyed reading your post. Pleased to have found your blog.

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting Gemma, and for your lovely comments. I managed to scratch the itch and am now the proud owner of a lot fewer clothes!

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  2. What a great word...
    The love that the new year gives everyone a boost and everyone seems so productive.
    Happy new year!
    #WotW

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    1. Thanks for visiting Kim, and happy new year to you too x

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  3. It definitely feels like a return to normal after the madness that is Christmas. Good luck with your sorting and organising.

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    1. It does, doesn't it, and in a good way too! Thank you for visiting.

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  4. Perfect word for you, and so many of us, I suspect. There is a return to routine this week, sounds like you're also managing to get back into other projects that you're passionate about. Best of luck with them all and enjoy that organising! x Thanks for joining in again with #WotW

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    1. Thanks Jocelyn, it has been a good start to the year, I'm glad to be joining back in again too! xx

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  5. Return is a good word for this time of year with things returning to normal after the festive period. Good luck with organising your wardrobe and with the A Year With My Camera project :-) #WotW

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    1. Thanks Louise! Wishing you a happy new year ahead.

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  6. Great choice of word for this week Katie. I am so impressed that you are finding time to cook, read, blog etc. I think my first son was about three before i got my act together to read a book or cook a meal! X

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    1. Thanks Penny, it tends to be in very concentrated bursts, and very easy meals, but I am managing to carve out small windows here and there! Happy New Year xx

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  7. Return is a positive word, and it sounds like you're full of beans and ready for *almost* anything!
    Best of luck with the organising, purging of the wardrobe and getting back into the blogging saddle - although it sounds like you really don't need it!
    xx
    #WoTW

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    1. Thanks Tracey, I'm managing to keep the momentum going so far! Thanks so much for visiting x

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  8. I'm glad you enjoyed the return in the new year. I really need to sort out my house too #WotW sorry it's late x

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