Small Goals // November 2020

Hello, November! Here’s how I did in October re: goals.

1. Get pumpkins. We did it! And carved them. And made seeds.
2. Read something spooky. Done! I read a few spooky things.
3. Clean up the den. Done! I’ve been sewing nonstop since springtime. I cleaned up my fabrics (mostly) and put away the machine. Now I have a real workspace for my 9-5 (meaning the kitchen table is also clean now!).
4. Make rye bread. Done, but not satisfied! I used the recipe from Wild Honey & Rye—twice. The first time, I totally misread the recipe. The second time, well, I just didn’t care for how it turned out. It’s a work in progress, but I definitely gave this one a go.
5. Do six video workouts. I was on track with this one, I swear (I did four videos by midmonth)! But I busted my foot and tore a ligament so I have to rest a few weeks.

4/5. Considering I’m hobbling around right now, I think I had a pretty good month. I also feel like I had a really full spooky season. Books, podcasts, movies, shows, online scary storytelling (highly recommend). I spent a full month (OK, almost two) immersed in all the spinetingling things I adore.

Now that October is done, though, I’m ready to lift the veil and just enjoy the cozy, comforting vibes of November. The holidays on the horizon do stress me a bit, but there’s a lot of really good things about the holidays that I can do from the comfort of my home.

1. Finish custom hoops. I’ve got a custom hoop in the works. Time to get it finished so the recipient can enjoy it (and I can start on other projects).
2. Photograph hoops. I know that virtual craft fairs are popping up for the holidays. Time to snap photos of what I’ve got made and see what I can do!
3. Make cinnamon rolls. That’s Taste of Home’s Bakeable challenge for the month, and it’s perfect for November. Plus, I’ve got a bunch of new types of cinnamon from The Spice House and I’m excited to use them!
4. Start holiday cross stitch projects. I’ve gotten really into cross-stitching lately. I downloaded a bunch of new patterns and I’m so excited to get into them!
5. Get our hi-fi up and running. We have a 1950s Magnavox hi-fi and love it—when it works. Right now it’s out of commission, but I’m taking it to a local repair place to get a tune-up. I’m hoping to get it back this month and treat myself to a new record to re-christen it.

That’s all for me folks! I hope that you are all staying safe out there. Stay in as much as possible, keep your distance and stay busy! These goals help keep boredom and cabin fever at bay.