Creativity Craving

I've become aware of a craving inside for a creative outlet.

When I was home a few weeks ago I baked an eggless cake and made frosting from scratch for the birthday celebration since sister and nephew and his girlfriend are vegan. I've always liked baking and hadn't done it in a while and I was really enjoying myself while I did that. I think baking is something that connects to my creative side.

I had my photographs out this week because I was going to finally get my degree and ordination certificate framed and was thinking about having some of my photographs framed that I've been carting around for over 10 years, so that I might actually put them on a wall in my house or my office.

This on the heels of driving several hours to be somewhere coastal over thanksgiving. It was great to walk on the beach, but I also had my little digital camera with me and found myself taking some photos. Of course don't know how well any of them will turn out since it doesn't have a high number of pixels or high resolution or something. But I'll download them and see.

I carted my sewing maching back with me from my mom's as a carry-on on the plane. They won't let my little shampoo bottle go through security on the way there but they'll let me lug a sewing machine on the way back... go figure. Anyway, toying with the idea of making myself a stole, or learning to quilt, or... oh I don't know... maybe actually finish a sewing project. Heh! :) Also thinking about trying to dig out crochet needles.

Have also been scoping out where there might be a Michael's, or Joanne's Fabrics and Crafts, etc. here in town, and itching to go wander in one - maybe even today.

All this tells me that I need to do something for that part of me. I need to get out some crayons and just play, or bake some bread or cookies, or buy some yarn, or get out my 35mm and do some real photography. Maybe join a class or a group or a club so I can meet other people who have a similar interest who live in town.

We have a clergy Christmas party this week (yes, I know we're only at the beginning of Advent) and I'm supposed to bring something to share... maybe I'll do some baking.

I wonder what happened to my recipe for hard candy. That was fun to make, but I'm not sure where to buy the Lorann flavoring here. Also think my candy thermometer is still in a box somewhere.

I even found myself surfing the Sweet Adeline's website, a women's barbershop and chorus organization. Toying with doing some singing, becoming part of a choir again. I could practice with the choir at our parish, but I'd rarely get to sing with them since I'm officiating around the altar. Also I need some stuff that's outside of the parish too. So anyway, we'll see.