My life is in a transitional time. It seems like over the past two to three weeks it has not only rained...it has poured. The B-Dog had strep throat and Fifths disease. Then T's Papaw died. Then the B-Dog had a ear infection in both ears and some kind of virus. On top of all that I've been training a new co-worker and I've been receiving training for a new position, not to mention the photo sessions I'm trying to edit and wrap up during the evenings. Needless to say life has been anything but routine. There have been many sleepless nights, many stress-filled days, a bit of traveling, a lot of exhaustion, and not much time for the things I really enjoy doing. I surprised myself this past weekend by staying in bed Saturday until after 2:00. I was just that wiped out. It's taken a lot of focus to work in a little bit of time each day for the things that feed me, things like writing, reading poetry, photography, creating, etc. And it's times like these when one realizes you have a certain amount of energy to give every 24 hour period of time and that choices have to be made as to how to spend that energy--trying to spend it on things that will energize and nourish as opposed to totally drain. So blogging has been pushed to the side. For the next few weeks...or months depending on how long it takes me to get settled into all this newness...you might be getting a lot of simple posts--photo posts, poems written in the past, lists, and random ramblings. It's just one of those times, one of those big life transition kind of times. Life is demanding my attention...and I guess I better give it all I can.
ps--the above image was taken through a kaleidoscope
I am simply happy to hear from you, and will not complain, especially if you post lots of yummy, gorgeous photos! :)
There has been so much sickness going around this winter...I'm hoping that B is feeling much better, and that the rest of your life changes even out soon, and you start to feel at home in your "new normal".
Posted by: Sam | March 22, 2008 at 06:32 AM
If life is demanding your attention, there is probably a good reason for it. Give it all you have... peace!
Posted by: erica | March 19, 2008 at 07:22 PM
i heart kaleidoscopes ... what a beautiful photo ...
my posting and reading has been sparodic at best as well. life is demanding my attention and i'm kind of liking that. hope you are finding lots of light within it. xo
Posted by: darlene | March 19, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I don't know how you took that image but it is striking and eye catching. Sorry to hear you've had a rough time of it lately - I hope life settles down for you soon so you can catch some Michelle-time. Rest easy when you get a moment...
Posted by: claire | March 19, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Welcome back. I hope the break isn't permanent as you will be missed. Your blog is one of the most honest ones and an inspiration to me. Good luck with the transition.
Posted by: Right Brained Gal | March 19, 2008 at 11:54 AM
First of all, VERY cool photo.
Secondly, phew, life can be so utterly exhausting, huh? I'm sorry about all of the stress it's causing you. My condolences for T's papaw and I hope the B-Dog's feeling better!!
I'm sending you tons of well wishes and love and hugs. Don't forget to breathe. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Frankie | March 19, 2008 at 11:41 AM
oh my gosh....i have been wondering about you. glad to see you back, but sorry you have had such a hairyed few weeks. love the new images!
Posted by: kelly | March 19, 2008 at 06:43 AM