I'm a list maker. I always have been. The act of actually writing something down, on physical paper, seems to always help create a little bit of mental breathing space. I feel like if I can just get whatever I am worrying about/ anticipating/ needing to do into a concise bullet-point it instantly becomes manageable.
After a whirlwind past few months (with lots of lists and lots of bullet-points), I am taking a moment to think more purposefully about my schedule. You see my lists started to resemble something more like a novel than a short story. I was writing item after item to attend to, but not feeling like I was making much headway in the "crossing-off" department. The mental breathing space wasn't happening.
I knew that if I could just pair those lists down to a few really important tasks, that I could find my balance again, so that is what I am working on right now. I am writing shorter lists, trying to take on less of the world all at once, and trying to stay focused on what really inspires me.
In terms of my sewing; I would like to get back into working on my unfinished projects again, especially sewing together that pile of quilt tops I always seem to have. I would also like to carve out more time to design patterns and share more simple tutorials with you. I may be doing this at a slower pace than what my imagination can fuel, but hopefully I will feel more energized by the process and less bogged down in the bullet-points.
I also wanted to share some photos of my day trip last weekend. My sister and her husband came up to Seattle to visit us for a couple of days, so on Saturday we all decided to hop in the car and drive out to the Cascade mountains just east of us. We stopped at Snoqualmie Falls along the way. Fun fact: for any Twin Peaks fans out there, this is the waterfall that featured prominently in the show and opening credits.
♥ good luck with the list. It's a perfect time to do this!
ReplyDeleteI used to live near the falls and you can walk to the bottom but they have been working on it. I love seeing these! Thanks for sharing.
I am with you in trying to take on less...we'll see how it goes. Oh, and I gotmarried at Snoqualmie falls, love your photographs!
ReplyDeleteYou should slow down. We all should slow down.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures of the falls. I miss Washington. I spent all of one day there, but it was magical.
Good for you! Fully understand the list thing, mine has grown very long also. Lived in the Sea-Tac area for a few years, my oldest son was born there, your photos bring back sweet memories! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your posts--on your time!
ReplyDeleteThat balance is hard to find. It will all pan out though. Di x
ReplyDeleteThat's good to stop and re-evaluate things. Sometimes you can be doing so much at once you burn out and then loose the will to do it anymore. Hope you get things more organised and give yourself some time out =D
ReplyDeletehahaha Twin Peaks! I'll have to show some of my friends these pics... Just breathe through your lists. It sounds as though you've gotten bogged down. I hope you are able to go through them and select the really important items to concentrate on. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWishing you shorter lists and more breathing room. I too find that putting my list on paper makes such a difference. As does saying "no" to opportunities. I have been saying "yes" lately and finding myself overbooked this fall. Trying to work on that too!
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