seven things just because
1. blossoming pink, 2. holding on
photo collaboration (two girls, two clicks) with miss geek inc, week 3
1. if you are in the puget sound area, want to join me to hear and see jonatha brooke sing this weekend? the show is saturday night. (here's the info.) it is going to be great. jonny and i will be there and would love to see you. if you haven't seen jonatha in concert yet (or you haven't done something just for you lately), give yourself this gift.
2. today i have finally admitted this to myself: i am simply exhausted. i went to portland last weekend to art and soul and was too tired and busy with my two jobs to take my two classes. crazy. however, it was such a gift to spend time with friends...but not getting enough sleep has me feeling behind and overwhelmed and a bit under the weather.
3. yep. i have two jobs. i have realized that a lot of peeps who read my blog don't know this. i am actually a full-time editor who works from home. i don't talk about it much on my blog because...well, i don't really believe in blogging about my editing work. (i also don't talk about it much because when i have mentioned it in the past, i usually get several emails from people asking me to help them get a job where they can work from home. my story is an unusual one and i probably can't help you. i am sorry about that. i don't mean to seem crappy about it, but it just is what it is.) my other job is making things in the little room.
produce section, whole foods (portland, OR), 10.4.08
4. trying to balance the day job with the blossoming business of the little room (and the business that is just living my life) has me teetering a bit. some exciting things have been happening, and i am so grateful...and i am in the midst of figuring out how to balance and how to say no and who to rely on for support and all that good stuff. and it is good stuff. but it is difficult at times. not complaining. nope. just wanting to explain why i might not seem as available to answer emails or pick up the phone. i am realizing i cannot be everything to everyone while also trying to be me...while also needing to be my own best support person.
5. lately i have learned that i yell at the television during political debates. i thought i just yelled during notre dame football and basketball games (just like my dad). nope. i have now hit a point in my life where i yell at politicians. good times. i kind of like the very funny idea of turning the next debate watching evening into a drinking game. which phrase? can't be "my friends" or i will be drunk as a skunk. i think jonny would want to play one where we drink when they don't lie...not mentioning who "they" might be, ahem, as this is not a political blog,* so i'll move on. (and no, we won't be drinking heavily during the next debate. but i do find the saturday night live skits so darn funny. love that tina fey.)
6. i bought the most wondrous fabric this weekend. can't wait to show you. i found the softest flannel that looks just like wool that i will be using on the back of scarves. i just want to drape myself in it. and i bought some huge purple pom pom trim. huge. pictures soon (if the sun ever comes out in this corner of the world).
produce section, zupan's market (portland, OR), 10.4.08
7. did you venture out into the produce section and take some photos? i took a few more in portland. would love to hear about it if you did. (and stay tuned for a new "i dare you" post next week...)
*an aside to my fellow Americans: please VOTE. i am going to say this more than a few times in fine print over the next few weeks. VOTE. please. just .VOTE. (thanks)
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Reader Comments (14)
right there with you sister, on number five. so much so that i'm not allowed to sit and 'ruin' it for the mister. (= xo
you cracked me UP with the "my friends" comment - i sat and watched the debate alone, and yes, i was yelling, and i told my rabid republican mother this morning that if i heard that man say "my friends" one more time, i was going to punch my fist through the television and smack his face!!!!! i do not feel this way, usually, about politicians (although, now that i think about it, i do about george bush as well. godspeed, george.) and am going to be relieved when election day comes and goes. sending love - x (it was good to see you!!!) xo
Ah, the "you work from home, can you help me?" I just got that email from an old neighbor a few weeks ago. Ugh. :-)
Have a wonderful time at the concert and I hope that you are feeling tip-top (or at least MUCH better) by Saturday p.m.
And, for what it is worth, I think that you are doing an amazing job of being a good support to yourself and making wise decisions as you go along and learn. You have worked hard for this, and while it will continue to be a lot of work, you will find your groove and you will continue to make it blossom.
Love, my friend.xo
loving these photos...
and no...
i have not hit the produce stand
{yet} with my camera...
but i AM going applepicking
this weekend...
does that count?
:0)
hearts & hugs...
hey sweetie ... sounds like the candle is burning at both ends. i've been in the same boat, the new job is awesome, but the commute & learning curve (an a cold) is kickin' my ass.
hang in there. love, love, love the produce photos! gorgeous color. xx, jp/deb
do acorns count as produce? ;-) we have a huge collection of them here and i have been taking photos of them and thought of you and your post when i did.
thank you for this post... and the kind reminders you give to your readers to be true to ourselves!
it was so nice to see you in portland!
xo
You are so on the right track and so smart and wise at your young age to decide what is important to you and to set limits for yourself-keep being true to yourself and you will be good for everybody around you. And I don't think I can watch another debate without a barf bag! CW
Just wanted to say, "Hey!" and that it was lovely to see you, however brief, at A&S. Boy, do I hear you about trying to juggle/balance life's demands with our own needs. Hang in there... Hugs, Shari
i am so loving you right now. be patient with yourself, i know i don't have any expectations for you. i was shocked to find that you have a full time job on top of your kick ass life. how do you do it all?
give jonatha a big ole squeeze for me.
maverick. you couldn't very well use economy or health care... because frankly john doesn't talk issues very often.
we had a pretend drinking game the other night for "my friends," and we were SO pretend drunk!! Love that you caught it too!
Love the blog.
xo
i am so with you on the two jobs, melting down some days and the exhaustion of it all is likely why the flu took me down ~ take care of you and hope you have a wonderful time on saturday :)
and i'm voting :) on tuesday ~ heh heh 'cause we have our canadian election and yup apparently i also yell at political debates or did this time around at ours ...
smooches beautiful, xo
Had to laugh at the drinking game suggestion. Mother Jones has had some bingo cards for the debates on their website, and they suggested making it into a drinking game, too. My husband and I have resisted the temptation, though. I've got to be burning the candle at both ends, too, if I'm going to get to ArtFiberFest in one piece. Maybe you can sneak in a nap or two?
Great post. And, I'll say it too:
VOTE. And, I would add: know why you vote the way you do. Don't be a sheep and just tag along. All candidates have website with their agendas. READ, UNDERSTAND and KNOW why.
I'm a political junkie and this has got to be the most interesting election I've been a part of to date.
Let's all get some sleep!
Wow, there are many things in there I didn't know, which is so fun! Can't wait to see more about that new fabric and the huge pom pom trim, which sound intriguing. BTW, I'm with you on number 4, the balance between work and your sewing business. Work just gets in the way, doesn't it?