Here we are, creeping up to almost a whole month into 2010. The days are passing one by one. And I hate it. Can’t I just take one moment and make it last longer? Maybe it’s the winter weather. The dark evenings. And this week we’ve been greeted with quite a bit of rain. Normally I would love this. It’s so good for nature, but when I’m driving in an already traffic-ridden commute, rain can make my days just that much more difficult.
I’m trying very hard to celebrate the small things. The little things around the house that I manage to finally complete. I have lots of little projects scattered all over the place; projects that depend on another project to be completed before another can be started. I inherited an old china cabinet from my grandma, and I had a wonderful idea to spray paint it black for some extra storage. It’s currently in our shed, half painted and just a few hours work from completion. And once that is complete I can finally put away all our glasses and barware that’s residing in a box on the top of our fridge.
I feel so torn lately, I would love to wallow in my own self-pity and frustration. I don’t feel like I’ve been the most productive with my free time, but have no clue how to make things better. How do you find a way to get your own personal “me time” as well as keeping everything together? Cleaning? Laundry? Organizing? Projects? Seriously. All that along with my poor neglected husband. And sometime in there I want to take care of myself and keep my manicure shaped up.
Ugh what a grump am I? What else did you expect with my haphazard blogging schedule: something cheerful? I am making little steps to get better. I started the 365 project on January 2nd. Some nights I don’t quite make it, but I’ve dragged my camera out three more times than I would have had I not started this project. And if that’s not taking an active role in getting my personal endeavors squeezed into my crazy day to day, then I don’t know what could be better.
I’ve also been reading Julia Child’s memoir My Life in France and spend most of my days day-dreaming about what my life would be like living in France. Until that day, I’ll just continue to slowly work on learning French and feasting on bread and cheese. That’s the same right?
A view from the top of Notre Dame. Taken on our honeymoon.
How has the winter weather been affecting you?
sidenote: No I’m not depressed, so don’t start sending me brochures on getting help or anything. This is what happens when I write a blog after working into the night.
side sidenote: If that title is not correct in French, I blame Google translator.
first of all, I love your new header! So cute!! hello there yourself
and secondly, I know EXACTLY what you mean… oh boy do I feel unbalanced these days. Between homeschooling, piano students, housework, laundry, kids, projects, errands, etc., I feel as if I’m always doing doing doing and yet there are still SO many things I simply don’t have time for and so many things left unaccomplished! It frustrates me sometimes. But, like you, I’m just trying to prioritize properly, and ENJOY life while I’m at it. Time flies by WAY too quickly and I don’t want to just let it slip by while I’m enmassed in my never-ending pile of laundry.
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anyway, I’m right there with you, and I hope you get some time to just rest and relax soon! Or maybe take a trip to to France.
Thanks! I had my holiday header up for too long and this was intended as a placeholder until I had the proper amount of time to fix it, but I think for a placeholder it’s exceeding my expectations.
Lol, I am guessing someone has sent you a brochure before
I feel that way all the time, mostly. Except that week I was off from work..because I knew I had tons of free time to not only get stuff done (chores, house cleaned, bills sorted, etc.) AND have a bit of free time. I wish it was like that all the time!
Hahaha No thank goodness. But I reread it this morning and just didn’t want people thinking I’m all depressed. haha!
Let’s just say it: this time of year is a bitch. While we’ve gotten the occasional sunny day, having these clouds and cold weather really sucks the energy right out of you. It is not helpful when responsibilities and to-do lists continue to pile up…
I’m not the kind of person who can finish things right when I start them. Whether it’s a craft project or just putting away laundry, if I’m busy and stressed stuff just has to wait. I’m sure you’ll start to catch up soon and before you know it you’ll be exploding with energy and you will feel more productive than ever. It’s all cyclical
In the meantime, just get yourself through this time of year whatever way you can! No guilt.
Bread and cheese. Yes yes yes. Can we seriously sign up for a class at The Cheese School of SF??
Okay I sooo want to! I was looking at the classes and it doesn’t look like they have much left for Saturday classes. But maybe a Friday evening one? Cheese & Wine Pairing Friday, March 26 6:30 – 8:30 pm ?? I could probably swing at Friday evening. If you want to sign up, let me know because, WOAH, that would be awesome.
Well, hello there to you. Lovely header. Lovely shot. ^_^
I’m with ya on the winterness. Short, drab, dark days get to me. I’m not depressed, but I really do think there’s something to the whole “seasonal affective disorder”. Not so sure I’d call it a disorder, though. I tend to believe we just aren’t getting enough sun. I’m thinking seriously about strapping a solar panel to my head. You with me?
I just want to give you a big hug.
[HUG] !!!!!!
Bubble baths, adding a little cinnamon & cardamom to our coffee grounds, and fancy hoodies <3
And imagining a time when I'm not dying under my school workload. That helps too.
Whoa……you hit the nail on the head. Your lack of time I know is long hours working. Mine is because I’m a winter hibernating bear. I’ve gotten Christmas decorations put away, but haven’t quite put everything back. January usually brings me into the mode of ORGANIZING. Well I’m just dabbling into it a little bit. Also, I blame my laptop. Don’t get me wrong I love it. Sure is a time eater though. I refuse to start the facebook thing. I hope those don’t end up being famous last words.
I’m a little late in reading this but I struggle with this too. I have so many projects and chores I want to work on but by the end of the day, I want to go to the gym and then relax. When I do laundry I try to listen to music I like, or if I’m ironing I have a movie or documentary on that I’ve wanted to check out. Multi-tasking is my friend but somedays it totally burns me out.
Taking time out for you or for you/your man is always a great idea. Little mini date nights (even with takeout to make it easier), a night on the couch with a good book or just relaxing is always helpful!
I would be all for bread and cheese too since I can’t live in France either.
What a beautiful photo, and I totally hear you. It’s tough to be more upbeat when it’s so sucky outside – currently there’s snow up to my waist in my back yard and there’s another 3 months before it starts to warm up. I hate winter, but I find it’s the most important time to focus on those little things because they’re so much more scarce. Lately I’ve been finding it tough to find some “me time” outside of work, household chores, cooking, errands… but I’m trying to do something for at least half an hour each day that makes me happy, whether it’s splurging on a pack of gourmet coffee for the early, cold mornings, or curling up with a cat in bed and reading for an extra 15 minutes before bed. And lots of loud one-person dance parties to really awesome music