So, unless you're
triskaidekaphobic, (which admittedly I am slightly), this new year is
something to look froward to.
2012 didn't exactly go
as planned on the painting front, the last three months in particular
were quite bare as real life focused me elsewhere, so now it's time
to look forward.
Usually this is the post where I lay out my plans and goals for the year ahead.
So how many plans do I
have for the coming year?
Answer: None, zip, zilch, nada.
To paraphrase Mark
Twain I've paved too much of Hell with my good intentions over the
years always ignoring my one fatal flaw, I'm a miniature magpie. Any
shiny new mini that appeals to me is invariably bought and joins the
ever increasing pile of lead and plastic in my wardrobe, under my bed
or in the loft. If I have a bad day, or week, or month I will
invariably turn to one of the projects that have been in the back of
my mind for years, or get caught up in an amazing new project that's just
come into my head to take my mind off of things, only for it to be
dropped two weeks later because my attention's been grabbed by the
next new thing.
They say the first step
in dealing with a problem is to admit you have one, and I do have a problem. I love
the thrill of starting a new project, the planning and prep are the
parts I really enjoy. I also enjoy having newly painted models to
show off to the world and play with...it's just that pesky bit in the
middle where you actually do all the work that I have a problem with,
that's the point I'm at my most vulnerable to new and shiny models
and games.
I've lost track of the
number of times I've started a project with such great enthusiasm
only to find after a week or so I'm looking for that next hit of
something new and end up putting it aside “just for a bit” whilst I
start something else that's just caught my eye or come to mind.
So this year there are
no plans, only ideas and possibilities, otherwise I'm just going to
go with the flow and see where the hobby takes me. I'm also going to
stop with the painting points, I paint because I enjoy it, I don't
need to know how much I've painted over the year, just that I am
painting.
So, there you go,
that's what I've decided for the year ahead as far as personal
projects are concerned. I still have a number of commission pieces
to do for Rich and Charlie, and possibly a new commission later in
the year, (so long as I pull my finger out and finish the other stuff
before March).
Keep an eye on the
blog, I may even try to update more regularly again.
So till next time, take
care.
J
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