It's been a long week. Stress has been building and I let it get the better of me. I've been crabby, irritable and generally not fun to be around. Just ask my family.
Something shifted this morning. I don't know what it was and why it happened, but I am thankful for waking up with a better attitude. Two free days lay ahead of me – the weatherman is promising sunshine and mild temps. I'll take it. My personal agenda includes two good runs, some house cleaning, hanging out with friends and some recreational sewing. Sounds promising, doesn't it?
The word I chose to represent this year is present. And I have to keep reminding myself that it's important to be in the moment, whatever that moment is. To live in the now and not worry so much about what the future may or may not hold.
I've also been shooting film with the new to me, but old camera. I'm learning as I go, but I like some of what's happened so far (see above).
This turned out to be an entirely random post, but this is what's on my mind at the moment. I hope you all enjoy the weekend. Back here next week with a long overdue and entirely new look for the blog.
i am a huge believer in the power of good old sunshine. It’s amazing how much peppier I have felt today with the warmer weather. I just wish you could come over for a margarita. xo, rach
I love a good random post. Can’t wait to see what you decided to do with the blog.
Erin- I’m glad things are looking up this weekend. I hope you find time for a little relaxation too. xo.
have a great weekend, erin!
Sounds promising 🙂
oh! can’t wait to see the new look!
“yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift… that’s why it is called present!”
happy weekend! xx
I think that’s a very important learning of mine too, living the moment. I have so much going on in my life that I have learned to compartmentalise a little bit. When I walk through the work gat (in) I let go of everything else, and think work, expecting that the people I have put in charge will do right by them. When I leave work, I usually think about what I need to do on my way home, as soon as I am in the house, it’s all about the kids, etc. There is only one me, and there is no way I can do everything all of the time. To break life up into moments, makes it so much more memorable, and productive.
I think that’s a very important learning of mine too, living the moment. I have so much going on in my life that I have learned to compartmentalise a little bit. When I walk through the work gat (in) I let go of everything else, and think work, expecting that the people I have put in charge will do right by them. When I leave work, I usually think about what I need to do on my way home, as soon as I am in the house, it’s all about the kids, etc. There is only one me, and there is no way I can do everything all of the time. To break life up into moments, makes it so much more memorable, and productive.
oh, fun with the camera!
hope this weekend brings you lots of good! xx
oh, fun with the camera!
hope this weekend brings you lots of good! xx
Sunshine really does cure most ills. I was in a good mood today too. Enjoy your weekend!
I can really relate to this post. My feelings exactly lately.
The sunshine and exercise are the best cures! A friend of mine told me she takes vitamin D3 and it really helps. I have been taking for a while now and I have noticed a difference.
I had a hard week too, Erin. But, here in SC the sun has come out as well. I think with January ending things are going to perk up!
I’m right there with you. Enjoy your weekend. I hope it recharges your batteries.
Erin, thinking fondly of you this morning. Singing the song from Annie “The sun l’ come out tomorrow” for you.
I felt like that a few weeks ago….I was so low that I was getting a bit concerned. I guess that’s a good thing, since I was able to recognize it. I’m better, but still have that nagging feeling, like the other shoe is going to drop any minute. I think stepping away from the computer helps me the most.
Enjoy your weekend…send some sun this way!
yay for film, and for being present. And for the good shifts after being crabby.
Love the sound of recreational sewing…as opposed to competitive?!! 🙂
I hope things can look better for you Erin. Positive thoughts are always the best way to make a day better and brighter. Life is hard and we all have some kind of challenge. we just need to make the decision of to live life of just wonder. Keep the good cheer girl!
Hope your weekend is going well. we got a bit of sunshine today in VA and i didn’t even mind that it was still cold and that my chicken’s water was still frozen in the morning.
Hope your weekend is going well. we got a bit of sunshine today in VA and i didn’t even mind that it was still cold and that my chicken’s water was still frozen in the morning.
yeah for sunshine.
we are still waiting.
lovely film images.
I am so trying to avoid the siren song of film. You are not helping.
The new design totally rocks. Thinking Etsy deserves prints of that header.
i think you + habit = awesome.