After a long break, during which I took down all my posts, opted out of Facebook, Instagram and almost anything I could think of, I've decided to come back into the world. Not an easy decision for me, and believe me it's not one I have taken lightly. 2015 and 2016 were rough years, yo. It took all my energy to just live day to day. My husband had 4 surgeries during that time and is still not able to walk. It's been rough being chief cook and bottle washer and general dog's body for almost 3 years. From cleaning off the roof and cleaning out gutters to housework, to cooking, yard work, pet care and bill paying-it's been a long, heavy slog. But I have decided that I really need to participate in the outside world more. I need to have a life that does NOT include the daily grind of my present situation. That means being creative again, which has always been my life's blood.
I started a new cross-stitch project! I used to stitch like a fiend but haven't even lifted a needle in over 3 years. While I stitch (unless it's too demanding attention-wise) I listen to audio books and so my escape is almost complete while I work. That peace has felt like heaven. And I'm going to try, TRY, to get back into some creative card making and some artwork. I want to start entering some challenges and getting some of my work seen by the outside world. I know there are people like me, who depend on that creative side of themselves to pull them through. There are so many people out there whose work I admire SO much.
So now is the time. Wish me luck.
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