One of my 2023 goals is to create a #MeMadeMay wardrobe, in an effort to live more sustainably (and comfortably).

Toward that, I made these cigarette pants today, a pattern from Gertie Sews Vintage Casual

#sewing #crafts #goals

I know I'm not alone in feeling the crushing disappointment of this year not starting from the best of places.

I intended to kick off 2023 feeling strong, healthy and happy.

I was also looking forward to getting back to work this week with renewed energy, fantastic connections, and thought-provoking conversations.

I even aimed to begin this day early and energised, with a fruit smoothie and a workout.

Sometimes things don't go as planned.

My day, week, and year has kicked off with covid. But that doesn't mean it's all over, 2023 cancelled.

The rest of the cake isn't ruined if the first slice falls on the floor.

Yeah, it sucks, maybe things didn't go the way we wanted, but there's a whole lot more left for us to enjoy.

What's been your cake fail so far this year? What makes it ok (or at least a little easier to deal with)?

#planning #perspective #cakefail

This was my last drink of 2022…and 2023.

For many years now I've been doing dry January (and veganuary too). These last several months — even before my partner became extremely ill with a life-threatening rare liver condition — I've been thinking about what it might be like to give up drinking for an entire year.

What impact could that have?

How much money would I save? (I spent £640 at bars and bottle shops alone in 2022!)

What could my weight, skin and sleep be like by the end of the year?

Will it be hard? Easy? Rewarding?

And if it were fun? How might I make that true?

All the answers and more ahead.

#sobriety #alcohol #goals

Really glad I made these first out of bedsheets. Lots of learning, mistakes and adjustments needed. These will be great for wearing around the house. Or when I’m making these again, with better fabric and in half the time. 😆

First fully DIY project a success! I give the pants a B-

Back at it today and celebrating my first fuckup! Gives me a chance to listen to podcasts while I unpick the backwards front facing

#sewing