Patience is a virtue and having the mental stability and strength was needed with gritted teeth to pass through this year. Another great year as the President of ACTTAA making strong ties and friendships with many of the members. I can proudly say I have added value to this group who remained string and focused. Helping each other, meeting when we can and planning more charity and fund raising ideas. Plus the final push for the annual exhibition and market stall.

My personal goal was to write and finish a book. Many, many samples were made and the book grew from my notes as I articulated what I wanted to share. While the editing was delayed the book was presented to the book designer in August for its final makeover. It will be on sale via Amazon and my website in September.

Another bucket list tick for me.

I was also successful applying for space in The Chute - a tiny space developed in the library chute when the building was a school and library. Coordinating with Floriade in Canberra it will be filled with three dimensional flowers as this long winter begins to break through to a new spring. Vaccinations have been slow (because its not a race!) but the new spring will come when we can travel freely and have the majority of folks vaccinated. Perhaps 2022.

I have spent the spare time reading and loving all the new books that came across my desk while giving my fingers a break. Roll on 2022.