little changes…
…can feel good it seems.
Because we had guests on Christmas Day G and I moved the kitchen table into the sitting room and my reading chair into the kitchen where the table had been. I like the new arrangement a lot - partly because it happened without planning and suddenly has given me a new perspective in my little house. Now I can sit in the kitchen and listen to the oven humming with my breakfast baking in it and blog comfortably. Then I can carry my steaming food through to the sitting room and eat looking out of the window at the snow sprinkled hills. It all feels just right.
Interestingly the change around also seems to have given me some extra energy (at a time when usually I find my energy has been completely sapped). Suddenly I find I’m planning other changes I can make in the house and the studio. Later today I’m going to have a bonfire to get rid of even more junk. This all feels like an extension of the process I began last year to simplify and learn to do less - and enjoy it.
All because I’ve moved a chair.
December 27th, 2004 at 11:43 am
That’s great! I don’t think we have much room for change, unfortunately, because it does always feel so good to move things around a bit.
What is in the oven in the mornings? (Maybe you’ll inspire me to eat breakfast!)
December 27th, 2004 at 4:52 pm
OK, I gotta look for a chair to move, now.
And, I see Blankets on your current read list. I finally got my copy in November and read it in two relaxed sittings. Wonderful bitter sweet drawings and story. thrive!, O
December 27th, 2004 at 6:23 pm
Heather - Breakfast was bacon, egg and a few potatoes (which were roasting as I typed) :o)
O - I really enjoyed Blankets too. A perfect Christmas read with all that snow.
Good luck with moving your chair…
December 28th, 2004 at 10:51 pm
Hi Michael, just a quick hello - this is my 1st sit down on a PC since Christmas Eve
Everybody love the Beany - look forward to seeing/reading more fantasic Beany/Michael Nobbs stuff in the New Year. Take care.
Dave
December 29th, 2004 at 11:25 am
michael I’ve got exciting news! I think I’ve cracked the decreasing stitches for beanies problem. Previously the hideous hats were coming out all peaked. I’m hoping I can get some kind of nobel knitting prize for this…
December 29th, 2004 at 11:53 pm
Hi Michael, hope you had a good christmas. Saw mum weekend before christmas she was pleased with the card from your mum. That looks just like my poang chair from ikea (apart from mine is blue and light wood).
Wish you well in the New Year.
Take care
love
Tracy
xx
December 30th, 2004 at 2:21 pm
Michael, I love that moving a chair did so much for you. I know the feeling though. Occassionally I try to “shake things up” a little bit to promote changes. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog.
-Kimberly
December 31st, 2004 at 3:08 am
Hey Michael,
Just wanted to let you know that I love your blog, and especially your graphics - they’re so great! I’ve also added you to my blogroll, please let me know if it’s okay - otherwise I’ll remove you.
Thanks in advance, and have a good day!
January 6th, 2005 at 10:54 pm
Oooh! i just love that ~ all because you moved a chair!
I am all for moving things about ~ for change, for renewal ~ I’m a Scorpio, it’s what I thrive on!
Blessings on your creative journey
Leonie
January 10th, 2005 at 1:51 am
What a great lesson! I love when small and simple things inspire! Thanks for this. Beautiful.
Cool chair, BTW.
February 27th, 2005 at 6:55 pm
Oh, it *is* a nice chair!