So it’s Tuesday and I’m updating…
I’ve been working on my photo blog. (For those of you who follow my old photo blog, move to the new one) Yes, I’m aware there are no photos on it yet, but I’ve been tweaking the html (and learning a lot along the way). Anyway, I think I’m done with the tweaking for now, so photo posting shall commence.
I’ve been brainstorming and doodling story/drawing ideas. It’s a challenge to get what I see in my head down on paper. It’s always a challenge when you can see all that you can do in your mind’s eye, but your hand knows you can only do so much. Get me? But I’m really excited about this project and I want to put my best into it. Hence the slowgoing.
Writing: I’ve been dong more of it. Here and there; lists, journal entries, stickies even. Anyway I write, once I put something down on paper it is so much more doable. More approachable. Less Daunting. I may not get everything I want done at the time I want done, but I’m closer than not.
My friend Teri posted about have an extra two hours in a day. What would you do with that time? Something special, or just tack it on to the day? No, I don’t have an extra two hours, but I’m looking at my days in a new light. I can surely devote an extra half an hour or so a day to something that is mine. That is my new challenge. Each day I’m going set aside time to do something different, even if it’s something already on my list. Changing gears gets the creative juices flowing, pulls the mind out of a rut, opens the eyes, clears the head. The deal is there is rarely a perfect time to do something, and so much time is wasted waiting for that magical moment. I’m tired of waiting.
I’d love to hear what you do to get yourself out of ruts. Ruts of any kind. Also, what would you do if you had an extra two hours each day?
And with that I leave you with Kurt’s words…
“We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.” {Kurt Vonnegut}
Thauna says
Yeah, I get you. :o)
An extra two hours? Hmm, maybe focused project time with no interruptions…no TV, no grandbaby at my feet being all cute, no surfing. Just me creating. Or maybe I'll take a nap.
I can't wait to see what other people write about getting out of ruts…cause I'm out of ideas on that one at the moment.
Jo says
I haven't a clue at the moment about ruts. Frustrating. The header for your new photo blog is gorgeous!
Haley says
Great quote.
I would get a FULL workout in if I had 2 extra hours…like running and lifting daily. Not just running.
Ruts suck. When I get in on, I make a verbal and mental promise to myself to stop doing what I am doing (feeling sorry for myself) and do something to make a change. It's hard to do, but it works!
Holli says
I loved this… its so true…. "The deal is there is rarely a perfect time to do something, and so much time is wasted waiting for that magical moment. I'm tired of waiting." Don't wait. Life is short. š
If I had an extra 2 hours I would spend that time truly connecting with another living thing. Giving it/them my full attention.
emilia. says
Adorable blog! I just love your header. š So cute.
Xoxo.
Lisa says
Some how I feel like now that spring is here I will have more hours in the day! I just am much more productive if the sun is shining–and I love to sit out on the patio and write so I'm just waiting for it to actually warm up enough to do that!