January 2014's Joy Jar

As usual it takes me a while to post the previous months review. Maybe I should make it my resolution to post them in a more timely fashion! :-)

Running achievements: 

• While I was visiting my parents in my hometown I went running with my brother-in-law. I am usually a lone runner but running with him it was a pleasure: he is much fitter than I am but he was very patient, sensitive and flexible to adapt to my limitation. It's all about running with the right partner, I guess.  
• I registered for the 10K race on the 1st of March, Music Marathon Festival in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote. Time to go shopping for those proper running shoes once and for all!

Writing: On top of my usual contributions I wrote a few articles for Lanzarote Information of which I particularly proud of: 

• one about Lanzarote Natural and their new project "Vive Tinajo" 
• one about vines up for sale and a free course on how to grow them organised locally 
• and one about a photographic exhibition inspired on August Sander's work at Los Aljibes de Tahiche, one of my favourite restaurants & art gallery

Cleaning: I give away some clothes & shoes to a friend. In order not to aggravate the already obvious lack of space in my closet I also made two decisions:

• try not to buy anything new unless I really need it (like the running shoes I mentioned above!)
• in case I can do without buying something, I have to get rid off at least the equivalent amount or more 

And finally, next month is my birthday. Last year it was a big 0 one but I didn't really treat myself to anything extra special. So this year I did it. It's being ordered but I don't want to spoil the surprise... watch this space, I'll keep you posted!

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This is the post that started this year's resolutions: Joy Jar. 

MFT # 14 - Las Nanis de Nani

I don't quite remember how I came across these for the first time but I remember secretly promising to treat myself to a pair one day. 

These unique custom made Converse style sneakers are hand painted. 

You choose the theme: your favourite band or artist, modern or a legend, a cartoon character, a hero, a hobby, a place, your pet, your club, a sport... let your imagination go: the sky is the limit!

These are just a few of my favourite ones - which one do you prefer?

You can see more examples or follow Nani's work on his facebook page or his blog. 

And if you decide to get a pair, tell him Susana sent you!

Did you like them? You might also enjoy some of my other favourite things.