I have felt really drained latley. I feel like I am just getting by, day by day. I am not excited about anything, I have nothing I'm working on, nothing to look forward to. Just the daily grind, and it's gotten to me.
I'm a creative person. I need to create. I just haven't felt inspired to do anything. I was talking with my Hubby one day, and he begged me to just pick up my camera and shoot something.
It honestly stressed me out. I haven't picked up my camera in months, and beyond that, I haven't really focused on photography in over a year. Being stressed about being creative kind of takes the joy out of it. But I knew he was right. I just need to pick it up and take a picture.
Avery had just lost another tooth, and she was outside jumping on the trampoline, singing songs and having fun, so
I decided to go out and capture her. I feel guilty, my family blog is lacking in the last year. I don't want my kids to grow up and look at the family year books and wonder what the heck happened from 2011-2013, so I need to start making it a priority again.
I have made it a goal to do something creative EACH day for the next 2 weeks. It can be something small, I am not going to put limits on myself, because then it stresses me out, and like we already talked about, creating for me is joy, not stress.
Here are my pictures from yesterday, I haven't done anything inspiring today, so I better get on it, my day is almost over.
And while we are at it, why don't you join me? You know you want to? You know you NEED to!!! Two weeks to find ourselves through our creative energy. Sounds like a plan!! Ready, set! GO!
I'm a creative person. I need to create. I just haven't felt inspired to do anything. I was talking with my Hubby one day, and he begged me to just pick up my camera and shoot something.
It honestly stressed me out. I haven't picked up my camera in months, and beyond that, I haven't really focused on photography in over a year. Being stressed about being creative kind of takes the joy out of it. But I knew he was right. I just need to pick it up and take a picture.
Avery had just lost another tooth, and she was outside jumping on the trampoline, singing songs and having fun, so
I decided to go out and capture her. I feel guilty, my family blog is lacking in the last year. I don't want my kids to grow up and look at the family year books and wonder what the heck happened from 2011-2013, so I need to start making it a priority again.
I have made it a goal to do something creative EACH day for the next 2 weeks. It can be something small, I am not going to put limits on myself, because then it stresses me out, and like we already talked about, creating for me is joy, not stress.
Here are my pictures from yesterday, I haven't done anything inspiring today, so I better get on it, my day is almost over.
And while we are at it, why don't you join me? You know you want to? You know you NEED to!!! Two weeks to find ourselves through our creative energy. Sounds like a plan!! Ready, set! GO!
I was going through some pictures tonight and I came across this one of little miss from a few months ago.
It's my new favorite picture.
This picture is the most "HER" picture I've ever taken. You can see her spirit shine through her. She is sweet, happy, pure, beautiful, colorful and bright.
What would you want YOUR picture to say about you?
It's my new favorite picture.
This picture is the most "HER" picture I've ever taken. You can see her spirit shine through her. She is sweet, happy, pure, beautiful, colorful and bright.
What would you want YOUR picture to say about you?
We go from orange and black to green and red. From ghosts and goblins to Santa and his elves. From handing out candy, to handing out presents.
Unfortunately, I think some of us forget about the in-between. Sometimes the "in-between" is the best part - Twinkies, sandwiches, books, and Thanksgiving!! We need to remember to hand out thanks in between candy and gifts.
It's easy to be grateful for the big things, Family, Gospel, Home, Health, but sometimes we overlook the little things that make the big things that much better.
Like today. Avery and I went for a walk and collected leaves. I was so grateful for our time together. She told me something that was bothering her at school, and we were able to have a nice heart to heart about it. It was warm outside, but not too warm. A perfect November day in Utah. The mountain is beautiful and alive with bright colors.
Today I am thankful for leaves. For walks around the neighborhood. For my family.
I am thankful that I can see the beauty in an ordinary day. There was a time that I didn't know if I would be able to ever see that again. I am thankful for time. I am thankful that time can heal and strengthen.
I am grateful that I can remember to be thankful.
Unfortunately, I think some of us forget about the in-between. Sometimes the "in-between" is the best part - Twinkies, sandwiches, books, and Thanksgiving!! We need to remember to hand out thanks in between candy and gifts.
It's easy to be grateful for the big things, Family, Gospel, Home, Health, but sometimes we overlook the little things that make the big things that much better.
Like today. Avery and I went for a walk and collected leaves. I was so grateful for our time together. She told me something that was bothering her at school, and we were able to have a nice heart to heart about it. It was warm outside, but not too warm. A perfect November day in Utah. The mountain is beautiful and alive with bright colors.
Today I am thankful for leaves. For walks around the neighborhood. For my family.
I am thankful that I can see the beauty in an ordinary day. There was a time that I didn't know if I would be able to ever see that again. I am thankful for time. I am thankful that time can heal and strengthen.
I am grateful that I can remember to be thankful.
“It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.”
― Gordon B. Hinckley
― Gordon B. Hinckley
