First, I didn't want one more day to pass without saying hello and offering up an apology for being away so long. I also want you to know that I've truly missed connecting with you and it has been most assuredly my loss. I thought I was ready to come back before, but you know how when you go back to work too soon before you're completely over what ails you? And then things come back with a vengeance? Well that is what I did in my last post, I came back too soon. I wasn't done doing, fixing, figuring, healing, helping, ruminating and there was a fair amount of sulking too.
Anyway, lately it's been all about life's distractions and how I deal with them. Seems if I do not believe I can take the time to fully concentrate on writing my blog or stitch, it doesn't happen. Does that ever happen to you? I've had slumps before but this is ridiculous. I usually finish whatever I start, but I have brought out 3 or 4 stitching projects recently which are now holed up lifeless in a bag somewhere. Well, both blogging and stitching require a certain amount of creative inspiration to even get started, at least for me anyway, and that seems to be missing here. Blah blah blah, I know, I hear you but it's true....at least here in Mamby-pambyland, USA where I've been spending most of my time lately.
My daughter wisely advises, "Get over yourself, power through it." And she's right, there have been many good things that have happened too. But I laugh and assure her that at 61 my "powering my way through it" days are in the rear view. Not interested. LOL! Not that I can't. Oh, I can still power my way though things such as dusting this house within an inch of it's life, it's the abstract things that cause all the difficulty when life interrupts. A product of the 1960's philosophy, "If it feels good do it" I've added, "if it doesn't, don't." I can hear Dr. Phil now, "How's that workin' for ya?" I'm not sure, but thankfully I'm not a basket-case just yet and I've not lost my sense of humor either. I'll find my way back, you'll see.
In the meantime, if you're still here, thank you! I've missed your company and our get-togethers so much and look forward to congregating back here again. Sending you and yours my sincerest best wishes that all good things come your way in the new year. I'm looking forward to it.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!
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So glad you're back! I check now and then and have missed reading your blog. Hope all is now well! Except maybe for this COLD weather?? Hahaha Happy New Year to you too!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have you back; you have been missed. I hope you are having a wonderful New Year's Eve and that the new year is happy and productive for you. Now go stitch!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, regardless. I know 2011 will be a good one for you!
ReplyDeleteSo....get your hiney in gear! LOL We missed you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lady Madonna. We, your humble readers wait for your return, however long that is. Have a wonderful 2011~happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Exactly! Pat, you're toooo funny!
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you guys, I've been reading blogs and soaking up lots of inspiration. Spent much of today fondling threads and making lists. LOL! I'm rar'en to go.
ReplyDeleteYou are still a young thing if you can plan lists. I am so old my brain wires are all short circuited, and I can't remember what the list was going to be for - and if I manage to make one, I can't remember where I put it. This is when creativity crashes and burns. I'm glad to see you back, and hope you'll show some fine needlework soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, love your doves and butterflies. Beautiful banner!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy, you're such a great inspiration and continue to amaze and impress with your beautiful canvas creations! Thanks for staying in touch.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I appreciate your comment on the banner; I'm always hard pressed to find something relevant that I like to put up there. Hampered by less than desirable computer software often makes it difficult to achieve the effect I'm going for. The doves were created by a ceramicist whose work I'm very fond of. These are two of her less elaborate pieces found at a local craft fair. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I, too, have been checking in on your periodically. I totally understand the inability to blog. Haven't updated mine in months. Life got in the way and it was just ONE MORE THING that had to be done. Happy 2011. Hope this year will be better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly, I sure did let a ton of things take priority over my stitching and blogging. I really missed the connection I feel with visitors and am so grateful for those of you that returned.
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