Day.....What day is it? Prepping for the Chinese New Year
It has been awhile since I've posted. Life has been full of twists and turns and my paper cranes took a back seat for awhile. They've been waiting for me patiently as I walk by them daily both at work and at home. I had to start carving out time for some other creativity and re-prioritize some things. Last night I sat down and strung & beaded five paper crane ornaments for some cousins of mine who are expecting so baby got a crane as well. I've been preparing for the Chinese New Year, which I love. It wasn't always something my family recognized but I found it very special when we did. As I've grown older this lunar new year became more and more important for me to recognize. Some years it has been sending out the yearly update letter about our goings on, some years it has been to go to Eugene's Asian Celebration, eating out with friends, getting dressed up, and some years it has just been for me to offer good tidings to others. This year I am doing