Thought my readers (all three of you) might get a kick out of this blast from the past. Dig how I’m wearing a jumper with nothing under it?! That’s right, half of my torso was exposed. What can I say–I was a saucy kid. My hair is not this blond anymore.
I’m happy to report that I’m making progress on my resolutions for easing the overwhelmedness. Successes: declined an offer to participate in (yet another) local craft market this coming Saturday, and I could not be more excited about having a real weekend (fingers crossed that I get some jewelry supplies in the mail by then). Lunch breaks taken this week: two (one at the library). And today I’m teaching a coworker how to crochet on our lunch break. I’ve also spent at least a few minutes reading every day this week. All small steps, but they’re making a difference. Oh, and I’m getting an actual haircut at an actual salon next week! (I got a coupon.) I haven’t had my hair cut by anyone other than myself in about 6 years, but I’ve been in quite a hair funk lately, so it seems like a good time to call in reinforcements. Stay tuned to this space next Thursday for pictures of either my new fabulous ‘do or my new fabulous paper bag. Anything could happen.
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erin // April 23, 2008 at 10:23 am
Good job! It looks like you are making progress in the “taking it easy” department.
I’ve had HUGE success myself. The birth of my niece really was a catalyst. Well not a catalyst, because catalyst speed things up, and her arrival has slowed things down.
Since last Wednesday, I have taken at least 3 evenings off from ALL projects. I have coerced my beloved (why is there not a word that means “husband” for the unmarried to use?!?) into going for 2 very long walks. I have learned how to use the SLR camera - no more point and shoot promo shots for MY etsy store. I have held a baby in my arms for many minutes - not all in a row.
At the same time, I have been incredibly productive as well.
Why is it that when I try to cram as many “working hours” as possible into a week, I get less done than when I focus on creating blocks of free time? Interesting paradox.
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Avenue // April 23, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Thanks, Erin! Interesting paradox, indeed. Maybe we creative minds require unstructured time to actually be creative–maybe strict schedules tend to squash the creativity? Hm. I dunno. Something to ponder. In my free time, of course.
Margins. // April 23, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Ah. Love this picture. My…you really were one saucy kid (probably still are, huh?).
Wow. You really made some changes. What a doer you are! I’m more of a wisher and not so much a doer. Hm…but maybe that should change.
Getting a haircut is a lot of fun. I don’t go 6 years without the hair experts. Just 1 year for me. I’m probably not as talented as you are, but I cut my hair too. Since it’s dark and wavyish, no one could really tell if it’s a disaster or not. Pretty great.
Can’t wait to see the cut.
Avenue // April 24, 2008 at 8:26 am
Wavyish hair has been on my wishlist for years. Mine is straight-as-an-arrow, which is not so forgiving.
ambika // April 24, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Adorable photo and love the saucy factor. I think we were basically in the same gear through the summers up to a certain age.