When I have time, I have a plan for my yarn. It involves crochet and colour. It is something to look forward to.
When the photoshoots have finished (they are for a book I am working on), I won't have to work every day of the week. This is also something to look forward to.
When Simon takes two weeks off at the end of the year, we have planned two things: afternoon tea in London with the teenagers as a late birthday treat, and nothing else. These are both things to look forward to.
When the new Hockney biography comes out, I shall be reading it. Reading about his Yorkshire background and his colourful Californian life is definitely something to look forward to in drear November.
When possible, I want to see the Power of Making before it closes. I'd also love to see the Cadell exhibition, because I have admired his elegant use of black and white for a long time. One to look forward to, one to imagine.
When the tulip bulbs are in the ground, I'll be happy. This is something I look forward to more than the planting, although planting has its rewards in the form of seeing the empty bags and feeling suitably virtuous.
When I think about what comes next, I have lots of new ideas, and putting new ideas into action is always something to look forward to.
So. Lots of whens to look forward to.
Nothing else is certainly something to look forward to - how relaxing! The challenge now is to keep the 'nothing' empty :)
Posted by: Rachel L | November 22, 2011 at 16:24
Aha! So, it sounds like it *is* a crochet book!
Posted by: Lisa G. | November 22, 2011 at 17:19
Nothing and tea sounds perfect, and having planted all the bulbs is a wonderful feeling. I have violet creams, extremely hot Lapsang and a new Penguin Modern Classic on my list for a similar when
Posted by: oxslip | November 22, 2011 at 18:36
How funny, every morning I work on my "when" list. It's getting longer and longer, but as yet, Do Nothing isn't on it - which is a bit of an oversight. The Power of Making, however, is right up there at the top, even though I have a horrible feeling I may not get to see it.
Got quite excited seeing all that yarn!
Posted by: charlotte | November 22, 2011 at 19:13
it's an equally dreary day here today in NYC and seeing your matrix of vivid yarn was just the perk-me-up i needed (not withstanding my 2nd cup of coffee close at hand...) Thanks Jane!
Posted by: danielle | November 22, 2011 at 20:35
But, such inspiring piles!
Posted by: leduesorelle | November 23, 2011 at 01:23
Yes, this was an excellent pick-me-up. Thanks for putting heart into everyone, I hope not least yourself!
Posted by: Laura | November 23, 2011 at 21:55
Delicious colour. My 'when' is 12th December. I'll have handed in my first 'proper' college assignment and can concentrate on the festivities which I hope will mostly be occuring around the fire with baskets of yarn, a couple of hooks and some needles. Can't wait.
Posted by: Janice | November 24, 2011 at 19:29
Oh I want that yarn collection. Such a lovely bunch of colours.
Posted by: Jessica | November 26, 2011 at 20:28