« November 2007 | Main | March 2008 »
January 03, 2008
Late for everything, these days
I love the start of a new year. It has a smell about it of new leaves for turning; of fresh notebooks and sharpened pencils. Once upon a time, when my glass was more frequently half empty, I would count my failings at the end of the passing year, rather than look forward to the possibilities ahead.
My tradition these past few years has been to take a walk on New Year's Day, to reflect and consider. I am not generally a prayerful person, but the rhythm of boots on a substantial walk can induce a sort of meditation, where mind and heart open together. At the start of 2008, my life has already changed beyond recognition. This year, I forewent my walk; the opportunity to rest was too attractive to ignore.
The bad news this year is that the publication of my book is delayed. It was inevitable, I suppose. Truly, nothing could have prepared me for how completely time consuming a new baby is - and mine is generally a good, patient boy who is already easing himself into a civilised routine. Yet still my working time has contracted to a mere hour or two each day - once ablutions, sustenance, rest and the general administration required by life have been factored in.
But the good news is that this means I can enjoy these precious first weeks, days which can never be regained. And, remembering that my glass is half full, it will still be published, in good time.
I'm late for everything, these days, but if I have not missed the chance, let me wish you the very best of health and happiness for 2008. You never know, maybe I will even write about some knitting, now and then.
Posted by Anna at 04:35 PM | Comments (35)
PS
Regarding my previous post: My father gave me one piece of advice before the littlest Raitte was born: 'Keep a diary,' he told me. 'You'll forget. You think you'll remember but you won't.' Well, the chances of me keeping up a paper diary are slim to none but as luck would have it I already have and occasionally write in an electronic journal. So my periodic reminiscences (ever the follower) will be stored here, for as long as seems appropriate.
Posted by Anna at 03:42 PM | Comments (6)