Yesterday, the year almost gone and the one to come were surveyed from bed. Johnny's been fighting a lurgy over the whole festive season and my body had given up the ghost too. So, with all social engagements met, he and I holed up in the big bed together for the day.
The perspective from a whole day under your duvet is not one I often achieve. But with hubby home to field Mark and provide a steady stream of Calpol and hot drinks, there arose an unexpected opportunity to think back on the past year.
Uncharacteristically, I had no master plan for 2008, and yet wonderful things seem to have happened of their own accord. Going back to work has been a hugely unexpected pleasure, and a challenge too as I learn to juggle an additional ball. There was a trip to New York - so spontaneous, I almost have to pinch myself to believe it happened. And I seem to have learned to knit (and knit and knit and knit).
So, perhaps my lesson from this year is that maybe it's okay to sit back a little bit and let fate take the reins once in a while. Because it seems that in doing so, wonderful things sometimes happen.
I have emerged today feeling much better and full of enthusiasm for what 2009 will bring. Whether planned or not.
Happy New Year!
I have loved reading your blog you are very inspirational, I look forward to your posts in 2009.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
Posted by: Thimbleina | 31 December 2008 at 16:10
Happy New Year to you to Ali, it's been great "talking" to you!:o)
Posted by: Gemma | 31 December 2008 at 16:21
Happy New Year! I can't wait to see what you get up to in the coming year!
Posted by: Alexis | 31 December 2008 at 16:33
Wishing you a wonderful 2009 and my goodness you have really embraced the knitting, so many lovely things you have made this year.
Posted by: Rebecca | 31 December 2008 at 17:26
happy new year
and it sounds like you had a wonderful year
and i only hope for the same thing in the coming year <3
Posted by: thea | 31 December 2008 at 17:51
Whatever else 2009 brings - I hope that it brings good health. Happiness will follow not far behind.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Alice C | 31 December 2008 at 18:17
I hope you have a really wonderful 2009! But if 2008 was the year of learning to knit what new challenge will you be undertaking in 2009?
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 31 December 2008 at 19:14
Did you take the computer to bed with you?
These 'looking back on 2008' posts are an interesting exercise, aren't they? I enjoyed a lot of 2008... you learned to knit, I learned to sew/quilt... but I can say with all honesty that I''m glad to turn the page into 2009.
Posted by: Frogdancer | 31 December 2008 at 20:44
Dear Domesticali, Happy New Year to you! 2008 brought me blogs, and lots of 'em. One of my faves being yours. I just love to read other peoples blogs, people I don't know, however, have common ground with. So thank you, you have given me Big bubbles, orange socks (yay), and inspired my photography with your link to shutter sisters.
Thank you
Claire
Posted by: Claire Davies | 31 December 2008 at 20:46
Happy New Year to you and your family Ali. You have had a very productive year with those knitting needles. Maybe I should send you some crochet hooks!!
Posted by: Louise | 31 December 2008 at 21:16
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
Posted by: two hippos | 31 December 2008 at 21:48
happy new year, ali! thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and creations with us.
Posted by: erin | 31 December 2008 at 21:51
What a fabulous year! And thank you so much for sharing it with us! K x
Posted by: kristina | 31 December 2008 at 21:52
Happy New Year! I reeeeally need to learn to knit. Otherwise the knitting gene that has run so strongly through my family will die with my generation. I feel really heartened that you've been able to achieve so much knitting in one year! Might need to add a few things to my resolutions list!
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | 31 December 2008 at 22:58
Have a great one, Ali. The no planning idea appeals greatly.
Posted by: Megan | 01 January 2009 at 02:27
Wishing you a happy and creative 2009.
Posted by: tracey petersen | 01 January 2009 at 09:28
It was lovely to 'meet' you in 2008 Ali - hope you're feeling much better now. Here's wishing you and your loved ones a very wonderful 2009. x
Posted by: Kitty | 01 January 2009 at 10:15
Yeah for the inner knitter inside you! Your Klaralund is still my most favourite thing I've seen knitted all year - well, last year actually!
Hope you feel much better today. Happy New Year.
x
Posted by: Michaela | 01 January 2009 at 11:50
glad you're feeling better! i love your round up of 2008...may 2009 bring you more good things and experiences...i'll look forward to sharing them with you along the way. hugs xxx
Posted by: kelly | 01 January 2009 at 12:07
Best wishes for 2009 x
Posted by: lazylol | 01 January 2009 at 12:27
Sometimes by not having an expectations we can be pleasantly and unexpectedly suprised. We just have to be open. Plans can often get in the way I think.Well that's my excuse anyway!
Posted by: kristy | 01 January 2009 at 12:39
Sounds like my favourite kind of day - good that you were able to succumb and enjoy a lovely duvet day, they're definitely recommended now and then! Here's wishing you and your family a very happy 2009 with lots of happy and unplanned events!
Posted by: Julie | 01 January 2009 at 15:48
A happy new year to you, Ali, and hope you're feeling better, too. x
Posted by: Diana | 01 January 2009 at 17:16
Happy 2009! The duvet day sounds like just what you needed!
Posted by: Di | 01 January 2009 at 17:49
Hope you're all feeling well. Happy new year wishes to you and your family, and here's to another creative and wonderful year!
Posted by: Louise | 01 January 2009 at 19:57
Happy New Year Ali!!!
I'm right there with you on letting the new year bring whatever it may. Here's to a great 2009 for you and yours!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 01 January 2009 at 20:30
Happy New Year from Edinburgh too.
Posted by: Isabelle | 02 January 2009 at 17:37
Happy New Year to you, too!
Sorry you were under the weather, even if I'm secretly jealous of a day spent in bed...
Posted by: UK lass in US | 04 January 2009 at 22:22
Happy New Year to you all, and I hope you're recovered from the lurgy.
I do love that Noro jumper you knitted!
Posted by: Helen | 11 January 2009 at 11:02