Friday, June 5, 2015
New Goals & First Friday Reflection
Hello!
I've been feeling very guilty and low about lacking time for all the things that make me really happy. Since I've named this as my small creative space, I'd like to make more time to write some posts. Therefore, I've given myself some new goals; Even if I get into a stretch of time where I don't have time to build, craft, cook, or garden... I'd like to write a couple/few posts a week.
I'm formerly introducing: Mindful Monday, Wander Wednesday, and Reflection Friday.
These three theme days fit in so perfectly with the way my mind works, because regardless of how busy I get, I never cease mulling over some idea, or dreaming of places to explore. I'll use two days to share my previous travel stories and travel inspiration, as well as share some quotes that get me thoughtful.
The Mindful Monday, will be an extension of a personal endeavor. As a severely "Type A" person, I tend to be a bit wound up and also always in a rush. Being more mindful of the present, instead of tangled up in the past or in speedy pursuit of the future, is something I think will be very beneficial. Since, being good at something takes practice and Type A people need structure...I'm scheduling one day a week where I share my conscious effort at acknowledging and appreciating the present moment and things that might otherwise pass me by if I didn't slow down to notice them. :)
For my first ever Friday Reflection, I chose a quote from one of my favorite books/authors. It aligns well with my new goals.
I've been feeling very guilty and low about lacking time for all the things that make me really happy. Since I've named this as my small creative space, I'd like to make more time to write some posts. Therefore, I've given myself some new goals; Even if I get into a stretch of time where I don't have time to build, craft, cook, or garden... I'd like to write a couple/few posts a week.
I'm formerly introducing: Mindful Monday, Wander Wednesday, and Reflection Friday.
These three theme days fit in so perfectly with the way my mind works, because regardless of how busy I get, I never cease mulling over some idea, or dreaming of places to explore. I'll use two days to share my previous travel stories and travel inspiration, as well as share some quotes that get me thoughtful.
The Mindful Monday, will be an extension of a personal endeavor. As a severely "Type A" person, I tend to be a bit wound up and also always in a rush. Being more mindful of the present, instead of tangled up in the past or in speedy pursuit of the future, is something I think will be very beneficial. Since, being good at something takes practice and Type A people need structure...I'm scheduling one day a week where I share my conscious effort at acknowledging and appreciating the present moment and things that might otherwise pass me by if I didn't slow down to notice them. :)
For my first ever Friday Reflection, I chose a quote from one of my favorite books/authors. It aligns well with my new goals.
“Often we pass beside happiness without seeing it, without looking at it, or even if we have seen and looked at it, without recognizing it.”
― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Almost Back in Action
It's been a rough few months at work, which meant I needed to cut back on my creative time.
MAJOR bummer!
However, just because I cut back, doesn't mean I've stopped!
Oh no...
It just means that I have been spending that time dreaming up and planning.
Places to go, things to do, rooms to paint, projects to finish and start,
as well as all sorts of fun crafts that I am bursting at the seams to begin.
as well as all sorts of fun crafts that I am bursting at the seams to begin.
Here's a brief summary of what's been keeping me so busy (work excluded)....
One. A bun in the oven! Not my oven, my dear cousins', but that is still a lot to celebrate!
Two. 3 Trips home to NY! = 4,800+ miles of driving! (because we're crazy like that.)
Three. A new addition to our family! (Meet Watson. He has big puppy eyes and he barks.)
Four. We took another vacation. (Can there ever be enough?)
Five. A lot of lawn work, puppy proofing, and project planning
Six. I was gifted a vintage sewing machine. Do I love it? YES!
(pictures coming soon).
Seven. I got a Mac. Which means, I get to begin processing all our
trip photos that I haven't had time for!
I'll be updating my photos section with more than just
unprocessed test images soon, and this makes me very happy! :)
I'll be back soon.
trip photos that I haven't had time for!
I'll be updating my photos section with more than just
unprocessed test images soon, and this makes me very happy! :)
I'll be back soon.
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