achievement #1

I haven't written since my original post. I have many things in the works but nothing is done. Here's the list:
1. practicing two songs I hope to record
2. finishing up a knitted scarf
3. working on a poem
4. finishing up a set of doodled stars

I do have my first creative achievement, though! I count this because it fueled my creative soul and I believe that feeding yourself creativity is as important as using your creativity. I was surprised (by my husband) with tickets to see Cirque du Soleil- Dralion this past Friday! We had floor seats, 3 rows back, just to the left of the stage and were far enough back to be able to see everything clearly. It was amazing! I loved it! It had everything I would expect- juggling (7 balls), walking on huge balls, jumping through small hoops, hanging from the ceiling from ribbons and rings, lots of acrobatics and dancing and spinning... It also had a few things I wasn't expecting. There was some audience interaction, lots of comedy, and the music was live! I didn't realize it at first until I saw the singer out on the stage. Only one voice for the whole show. Once I realized it wasn't recorded music, I noticed the band. The music was just as good as everything else. I was also mesmerized by the costumes. Beautiful colors, beautiful fabrics, beautiful fibers. Yes, seeing this show, taking in all the creativity it had to offer, and letting it fuel my creative brain was a creative achievement. I am so thankful!

Well, I'm hoping I finish up some things on the list above this week. I've got lots of ideas and thoughts but I want to finish up some things before I move on. I have a problem with not finishing things. I tend to get bored and want to start something new. This especially makes knitting difficult. Once I have enough done to know it will (or won't) turn out the way I envisioned, I tend to quit. Actually, if I went through my stuff, I probably have 10-15 things partially done that I could finish up and put towards my 100 achievements. But what if I forget some of my new ideas while spending my time on stuff that's already started? I suppose the idea of a creative journal to house my ideas could be a good thing. Hmmm. Something for me to think about.