Before entering a new year, I always look back and release the old. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's joyful. This annual reflection helps connect my future actions with my deepest values.
Anxious to move on, I started kicking 2020 to the curb in early December. And then I realized that, along with the stress of isolation and cancellations, there were also accomplishments!
One of my favourites was winning the TrendTex Award in CQA/ACC's TrendTex Challenge. Yay!
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| Wishing For 2020 Vision, by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
My need for - but lack of - bifocals became the inspiration I needed for the 2020 challenge theme. Who knew??
Another 2020 highlight: I'm now an instructor for the CQA/ACC's Quilt Judge Certification Program. This is a huge responsibility, but also an exciting opportunity to support an important program. Judged shows need qualified judges, and I do love a judged show! (see challenge quilt, above - lol!)
Mentoring my two older grandchildren is an annual delight, and 2020 was no different as they both decided to enter the CQA/ACC Youth Challenge once again. No prizes were earned this year, but they both love their quilts, and we all enjoyed our time together.
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| Laina, at the helm! FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| Slave Lake Adventure, by Riley (age 12) FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| Riley, concentrating on his applique FreshofftheFrame.com |
And then the province locked down and we all tried to stay safe and healthy.
Covid 19 rules meant I couldn't accompany my mom into the hospital when she went for surgery one day, but I delivered her to the door. I then needed to hang around in Grande Prairie until she was ready for pick up.
Off I went to the Art Gallery of Grande Priaire, where I stumbled upon a fascinating installation by Carmen Haakstad.
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
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| photo by Carole Gold FreshofftheFrame.com |
While not an accomplishment, after staying home for months on end this gallery experience felt quite magical! It certainly made a good distraction on a worrisome day.
With 2020 firmly in the rear view mirror, it's time to head into the new year with hope and faith that things will improve.
Best wishes for a happy new year.
Try, Learn & Grow - and remember to be gentle on yourself and others.
xoxo Carole
Thanks for sharing that art installation. Cool! And I LOVE your 2020 vision quilt. It's awesome and funny. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Carole. May 2021 be kinder to us all. <3
ReplyDeleteLove wishing for 20/20 vision! Reminds me of a you tube video I saw a few months ago:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhVwij4eVw