Making changes

These last few months have been very up and down for me for various reasons. I guess with highs come the lows and sometimes I wonder why whatever you want becomes so difficult to achieve. I've wanted to bury my head in the sand, or migrate to a sunny, stressfree place where I can relax and have a 6 month holiday.

I wonder how other people cope with the constant day to day challenges of fitting everything in and still feeling like they have time to do little things for themselves. They say that getting what you want can be hard, but worth it in the end and I am really looking forward to that.

I am seeing some light at the end of the very long and dark tunnel and this week I have taken pro-active action to sort areas out in my life that were long over due attention. And it feels so very good. Taking control is empowering and wonderful and safe to say I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

I am hoping that when the stress that has been hovering over me like a little black cloud completely disappears that I will have more energy to focus on my creative side. And I am not kidding myself that I won't ever get little black clouds again as life is full of them, but it would be nice not to have some for a while.

And to add to my feelings of happiness at making life changes, I am off to the Lake District today to attend as a guest and assistant to the official photographer (aka Jim) of one of my oldest friends wedding. Catherine has been with Pete for over 22 years and tomorrow they finally tie the knot. I am beyond excited for them.

I hope you all have a fab weekend and that whatever you do brings joy and happiness to your life!

Helen

A time of change and impatience

Today I am feeling lots of emotions. I am making progress on my cottage, and by the end of this week I will have a new bathroom. After a dodgy pink suite for years it will be a shock to see a white one there, but a lovely shock at that. Other rooms are beginning to take shape and there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

I haven't created in a while and I am like a light bulb slowly fading when that happens. Looking at other blogs, seeing bright pictures of studios, seeing amazing artwork makes me feel all sort of things - excited, envious, happy, restless, in awe and impatient. I want it all now and it's hard to wait for my turn.

I feel like a butterfly waiting to fly it's bright tiny wings for the first time.

Patience is what I need xx

4/52 - More studio pictures

My picture this week is of my desk again.
It's been a funny week, a bit unsettling and the next few months are going to be quite tough. But worth it in the end.

Trying not to feel the strain and wondering if I'm going to find the time to be creative!

Happy Friday to you all xx