Making Changes

So we're all moved in now. Still some work to do on the house but nothing major. It's now time to get on with life. I've been thinking a lot lately how time is flying by so quickly and I can't seem to get into a routine of doing what needs to be done and what I want to do. Something always happens. Something always comes up.

And I'm the world's biggest procrastinator. I have a huge problem getting any project started. I procrastinate because I'm scared of starting. It's the "blank canvas" syndrome. I just sit there staring at my blank canvas and I just can't get started. No matter how inspired I am. No matter what it is that I should be doing including housework, I just sit and procrastinate.

I've worked out that I waste so much time doing that and so I need to change. I need to be more positive and a better time-keeper. Time is precious. We need to look after the time we have. It needs to be highly valued. And that's what I'm going to attempt to do. I've bought a new "to do" pad. A simple ring binder of A4 paper. I used to write a lot of to do lists but not any more and so that's the first thing I'm going to change. Every day I'm going to aim to do as much as I can on my to do list.

There's so much I want to do. So much that needs doing. So much that I want to achieve. My "to do" list in my brain is huge. Ha! I've got to make the effort and get things done. And what's frustrating me is that they are all things I love to do. It's not like any of it is a chore. And it's just me. My family are grown now and left home! Perfect. I now have my own art and craft room.

So yeah. Time to make some changes.

Oh and I've signed up for this online class simply because it's another thing on my "to do" list. I know exactly how Jessica is feeling about wanting and needing to get stories written. Stories that need to be told and stories that need to be passed on.

Thanks, Shalae for the link and info.! Perfect timing.

Little Notes of Love

So I decided to pop upstairs to the office to do some late night work. And as I sat down at my desk Steve hands me a cd with a message of love on the front. I'm playing it now. It's a compilation cd of the most beautiful love songs that he's put together for me. Songs that mean something to us. To me. Each song has a message.

Oh my goodness. I'm just bowled over. You should hear these songs!! He loves me. He totally adores me and cherishes me. I feel so humble. I feel so loved. So happy and so truly blessed.

Chugging Along

Slow train to homesville. Getting there slow but sure. Yes I know I keep saying that but it's true. Living my life and the complexities surrounding it means I don't have dedicated time to unpack and get sorted out. We've been here just over 2 weeks now and I only have 2 rooms left to sort out. Still got decorating to do but it'll happen all in good time. We now have a deadline as Steve's mum's coming to visit in 3 weeks so the spare bedroome needs to be up and running. Also thinking about selling some of my artwork at a Christmas craft market but not entirely sure I can get enough sorted out in time.

Homemaker

Made a lot more progress on the house today. Slowly turning this house into a home. Our home. I've realised that I was born to be a mother and homemaker. I love creating a loving home. I love being a mum and now a grandmum. I love making everything cosy and inviting. And I can't wait to start doing nice meals and Sunday lunches for the kids.

Steve put up the big shelf, storage unit up in my craft room today. Progress. I need a new desk - well 2 actually - one for my sewing machine and one for my crafting, painting. It's all beginning to take shape. Lots of decorating to do still but I'm actually not too fussed about rushing any more. I just want to enjoy each day and make progress slowly but surely.

A Town Called Ashford

So we've moved into our new home. An end of terrace Edwardian converted 2 up, 2 down. Slowly getting unpacked and sorted out. The past week has been exhausting but also satisfying as we turn this house into our home. Steve's priority is the office which is now up and running hence me being able to make this post. Lots more boxes to unpack though. Shelves to be put up and decorating to be done.

But we're in. And it feels good. Very nice to be back in Ashford - a town that was my home for over 20 yrs. A town where my parents, brother, sister and their families live. A town where 2 of my children live. A town that's just an hour from the City (London) where my eldest lives and just 10 mins away from Folkestone where my second son lives. So yeah. Happy, happy, happy.

Now, I just need to get my craft room up and running.... hmmmm... my own art and craft room... Yay!
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