I found some pretty neat surprises under the tree for me this year. There was a delightful old book from the 50's: The Houses in Between by Howard Spring. I have no idea what it's about but I know i will enjoy reading it. One DS took his time in a used book store and found treasures for everyone.
I received some money to make a micro-loan to an entrepreneur in the developing world. If I make a wise investment, I am repaid and I can reinvest. Go to www.kiva.org if you're interested in this idea.
There were no knitting tools, gadgets or yarn but there was a renewal for Knitter's magazine which will fire my imagination for another year. Even though there is so much on various web sites, it's always a pleasure to have something to hold in your hand. Besides, what would I do with all that empty space if all my books, patterns and ideas were on the computer?
The most fun, though, was my package of Barbie stickers. That just made me smile. I know I'll find ways to use them.
Best gift of all was having the kids here for Christmas Eve. I think the spontaneity of the event just pushed us out of our comfortable rut. Having to be flexible and change plans at the last minute is so exciting. Not when you think about it in advance and make contingency plans but when you are truly surprised into change.
So, New Year's thought ( no resolutions!): keeping plans to a minimum is challenging but can create more joy
2 comments:
Kiva is great. The only problem is that it's become so successful. I went to invest my Christmas gift, and there was nobody to give it to. Ah, well. Patience - there will be soon I'm sure.
Thanks for the tip...I thought it was such a cool idea. And, of course, I want to recycle my seed money many, many times, canny money manager that I am.
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