trying block printing again

Ever since my printing class last spring, I have wanted to try block printing again.  I do not draw well so the process is difficult.  I like everything about it except the drawing I am trying to make.  I really like the process of printing.  Putting together the plate/block.  Testing color.  Picking paper.  Printing.  Even the clean up.

This time I decided to try something simple.  Just a word.  Joy.

The paper is wrong.  The ink is wrong.  But that is what exactly this wood block did for me.  Gave me joy.  I even made some stationary and sent it to a friend in the form of a letter.  One page turned out well.  The other just looked like a black square.  

There are some tools I still need.  A glass sheet.  A roller (brayer).  Better ink.  Probably oil based.  I might try smoother paper.  It is one of those things that I have a hard time stepping away from when I get started.  I am not sure I really need an art like that in my life but it makes me smile and brings me joy.