I hope it’s not weird, but I don’t have much to say.
I am finding that after expressing 30,000 + words for the book, that I just don’t have that much to say.
I find myself in a bit of a predicament. I want to tell you all about it, want to write about the things I learned about time, my Faith, my husband, and the Lord’s provision, but I truly have a hard time pulling posts together.
So here I am: writing about not writing.
Instead of focusing on that feeling, though, I am simply trying to soak up some inspiration and time with my family. We have cuddled, stayed up late, cleaned, shopped, and drank way too much hot chocolate.
Instead of sitting around moping, I’m spending some time in my home decor books and magazines, and walking around the house with fresh eyes. I’m trying to identify which areas I’d like to tweak, and which spaces need finishing. Looking for ways to make our home work even better for us.
This funk is kind of nice.
During the last four months, my work for the shop has been mostly done at night, and in between writing spells. It felt good to spend some time in there last week during the daylight hours, and I’ve been pulling together some quick pics i snapped of our holiday displays. Can’t wait to show you all of those! And I’ve been in a flurry of decorating around our house. I’d love to show you every single room in our home for our Christmas Home Tour…would be something else if I could get that much cleaned at one time.
There’s always something left to do, something I should be doing, something I need to do…
But for now, I’ll just be. I’ll be in and out of here the next week or so as we readjust to our “normal” life.
Says the internet-employed blogger/homebody/oregano-oil-using, paint splattered homeschooler.
Ha!
Love this pic Shaunna and glad you’re jet being, this is what I’m presently practicing, as Im at home with a painful back, limiting movement but like you I’m focussing on what I am thankful for and enjoying for now a slow pace. 🙂
Hi Shaunna, like Caroline, I too have a bad back that limits me. However, on the days that its too much, I read my bible, play silly games on computer, (no brain required), and just be! I am so grateful for the tremendous love and support of a wonderful husband, the life we have and my love for an awesome God.
To just be is truly a gift. Open it, smile and thank God you just are!
Oregano oil? Is there something I should know about this? Please share!
Hey Mimi,
Yep, the stuff is amazing! My friend, Lisa, told me about it. It is high in astringent properties, meaning it’s great for fighting colds and infection. I have used it for almost every ailment, really! P.S. you or your kids will totally smell like pizza, but the stuff works!
🙂
shaunna
I feel like that every time I finish a barn sale. It just means you’ve put everything you gave into what you’re doing and your creatively empty. I always have to spend time filling myself back up. I go see, dream about, and read lots of things, but I try really hard not to generate too much. So keep playing with your lids and wandering around and surfing pinterest for new ideas. And reading all kinds of things. This is a time to dream about what might be next, but to float through lots of options, rather than fixating on one.
The Other Marian
Ha! Paint-splattered is always the way to go, my friend 😉
I can’t imagine writing 30,000 words EVER. In my entire life. For any reason. Writing long-ish papers is what made me say “See ya later, suckas!” to grad school, so I’m still sort of a recovering writing-aholic. I think it may have been too many years in a row in literature courses, all requiring heinous reams of writing. All that to say, well done lady. Seriously, I’m so impressed! 🙂
that’s how I felt after I just had a fall and Christmas home décor show. I’m suppose to have one more. I’m trying to saturate myself in pinterest, design magazines and tv – basically anywhere I can get inspiration. sometimes I felt like a creative super jet and other days I feel like I can barely crawl. that’s the left-brained nature I guess. You will fire up soon enough. I think we need down time. who can possibly run non-stop creatively or just period. enjoy!
Love the display and just enjoy the slump! Gives you a little bit of time to relax after doing so much. I know I am always wishing I could have a relaxing slump when I’m super busy. Love the blog and keep up the great work
Cheers
Victoria