by Sarah | Oct 28, 2010 | All About Me
Day 10 – Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Honestly, I can’t think of anyone like that currently in my life. I’ve had people like that in my life in the past, quite a few. I think I’ve let go of most of them. They just aren’t a part of who I am anymore.
I’m good at holding a grudge, but with the exception of a few people, I’ve tried to let go of most of those things.
While I’m good (or is it bad?) about holding a grudge…I’m pretty good at blocking out people I don’t want in my life. Heck, sometimes I even do it unintentionally, but that’s a whole other post.
Long story short…There isn’t anyone that fits this number in my life at the moment. The people in the past I might have felt that way about I wish I’d never know…but I’ve talked about them before. This question is in the present tense.
And for now…I’m good.
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And how’s that for a post that says really nothing? *G*
by Sarah | Oct 27, 2010 | All About Home, All About Me, Holidays
Oh, who are we kidding? I’m definitely insane.
It’s not even Halloween.
But I have 85% of Christmas shopping done. (The girls shopping IS done).
I’ve been knitting like mad, and just started sewing…and have many Christmas gift items completed/made in the crafting area and a decent head start on others.
Two days ago I started something. Cookies/Treats for Christmas. My obsession with baking many, many Christmas Cookies has been documented in the past.I make a lot. And every year (especially last year it seemed) I get really overwhelmed at the first of December. I have a tendency to put too much on myself and try to accomplish more than is possible. I think that’s why I started so early this year.
Really early.
The first Christmas gift was purchased in June.
I’ve started making cookies that can be frozen and stored. So far I’ve made the base for the Oreo Truffles (new this year), and I’ve baked 1 of 3 cakes for cake pops, and I’m getting those centers prepared. I’m trying to figure out what cookies can be pre-made and frozen with little trouble. Hopefully all I’ll have to do in December is bake a few batches and frost/candy coat the others.
Final stage is finishing up with the Christmas presents. I’ve given myself more time to do this than I have in the past…hopefully this year I’ll not freak out and over-stress again.
But I still am a little insane.
by Sarah | Oct 26, 2010 | All About Me, Photography
I admit. This week I flaked a bit on Flip Side and considered not doing it…but I ended up with a couple of pictures after all. I call them hiding because in both…well, you can’t really see much of me :)….
Talk to the Hand
*Set this picture up for another post later in the week. Liked it enough for this ;).
Misty Morning
**** Head on over to check out who else is flipping out:
by Sarah | Oct 24, 2010 | Photography, Weekly Winners
All taken w/ Canon Rebel XTi. ALL SOOC.
For week 10/17-10/23/10
It’s been one of those weeks. But I’ve got pics from the night of the full moon that are creepy cool. I also am including just a FEW of my favorites from my weekend away with the hubby.
Moon Flare
*Who needs a sun-flare when you can get a moon-flare like this?
Moonlit Night
Creep
Creepy
Eitel-Falls
Yum
Mmmm, Beer
Stupid Sign
If it wasn’t for the sign I’d LOVE this picture. As it is, I still really like it.
Simply Beautiful
Our centerpiece at the brewhouse. I just loved it.
I totally forgot I hadn’t posted my pics from the weekend getaway, so this is a lst minute grab of favorites. Like I said, it’s been one of those weeks. I’ll be posting more on my flicker account as the week goes on, I hope.
That’s all for this week. Head on over to Lotus‘ digs to see more!!
by Sarah | Oct 20, 2010 | Writing, writing tips
The first six months of 2010 I wrote over 500,000 words; over 200 chapters worth of stories.
The words poured out of me like water from a fountain. My story, while without an outline, was clear as could be. My characters spoke loudly, demanding and seeking their best outlet of expression.
I had the story I was writing, plus one other that was forming, plotting, growing in my head. The excitement was palpable. The itch to write…insatiable.
I drove my husband nuts with my hours upon hours on the computer writing page after page of a story he has no interest in reading (romance is so not in his realm of interest). At times the housework suffered for creative endeavors.
Then as happens every year, it happened again.
It disappeared.
Closing up shop for the winter. Preparing for the holidays. My ideas and words slow as the gorgeous colors of fall start to emerge.
Or sooner.
Perhaps as my first thought of Christmas tasks hit. I make some many gifts by hand, my creativity can only stretch so far.
So while I’m knitting, sewing, decorating, and baking in anticipation of the holidays…my characters and my writing muse go on vacation.
I imagine about now they’re drunk on tequila, soaking up the sun in some warmer client. While I work soft yarns between my fingers, my computers keys take a break. While I try to get in shape in time to ruin it with stacks of Christmas cookies, my muse puts her feet up in some foreign land and relaxes in preparation for the new year and the chance to strike with crazy ideas and plots.
This is why I no longer do NaNo…after failing for 3 years straight I realized November is not the time for me to try to write. My mind is elsewhere, my creative urges turning toward the holiday season.
I will continue with my challenges, and try to remain present here, but I learned long ago to flow with my muse. If I force out the writing, I hate it.
I look forward to the spring, when the ghost town that is my imagination sparks back to life. When characters start yelling at me again, demanding to be heard. When my next story faces the blank sheet in front me and pours forth.
Until then…100 words, and 15 words at a time, I will keep my writing spirit alive; as well as this blog. Leaving more time to devote to other endeavors. Nothing will be forced, and the joy will be greater.
Day 10 – Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
