2 things stand out for 2023,
The first is getting back in the groove of sketching with the joining of weekend sketchers in February. Getting used to sketching on-site, loving the intuitive and spontaneous feel that on-site sketching brings. But also drawing from photos more later in the year which leads to a more considered approach which is equally enjoyable. I realised I love my colours through working with both watercolours and rediscovering my watercolour pencils which were languishing in storage for a long long time.
my first weekend sketchers’ outing:
oh yes, we travelled out to Eastern Taiwan after 3 years!
The second thing is gaining more confidence with cooking. As my mum was out of action for a while in the kitchen due to a foot fracture, I took up the task of cooking simple meals for us three. It felt good to be able to eat your own home-cooked meals even if they were mostly very simple fare. I kept up with cooking my own meals (1 meal a day on days not working at the bookstore) when my parents were away on retreat for 12 days. Not bad for someone who previously never cooked!
ramblings. 