"Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to do what they want to do."
That was me for a number of years...trying to do everything to please others and forgetting about what was important to me. Now with maturity, experience, and a realization of how short life can be, I'm finally taking a little time to remember what's important to me as well.
Being on my own with my daughter, taking care of our home and working full time makes for a very busy life! Before I knew it, I realized that I wasn't taking time out for me and what was important to me. I was so busy trying to please everyone else that I forgot about pleasing me. It's so easy to brush things off and say "I don't have time", but taking the time to do what makes you happy brings many rewards. There are many things in a week that have to be done no matter what. Work, groceries, yard work, housework, cooking, taking time for my daughter, our darling dogs, and the list goes on and on....The funny thing is, is that I enjoy all of that! Okay...a few more days off work would be really sweet, but...that's life!
Being on my own with my daughter, taking care of our home and working full time makes for a very busy life! Before I knew it, I realized that I wasn't taking time out for me and what was important to me. I was so busy trying to please everyone else that I forgot about pleasing me. It's so easy to brush things off and say "I don't have time", but taking the time to do what makes you happy brings many rewards. There are many things in a week that have to be done no matter what. Work, groceries, yard work, housework, cooking, taking time for my daughter, our darling dogs, and the list goes on and on....The funny thing is, is that I enjoy all of that! Okay...a few more days off work would be really sweet, but...that's life!
After a whole lot of soul searching, I've decided to make sure that I take even just a moment each day to appreciate all of the good in our own little spot in this world and genuinely enjoy life! I want to be able to pursue my interests so that I don't have so many thoughts that begin with "I wish I would have". Which is why many of the blog entries that you will see in the future will be directed towards crafts, recipes, dogs, my darling daughter, and everything else in this thing called "LIFE" that truly makes me happy.
About a month ago, I discovered the wonderful site called "Pinterest"....and now my "to-do" list is overflowing! Such an inspiring site!
This vase that I made last week on my day off, was such a simple, cheap, fun thing to make, and sooooo pretty! The vase that I originally seen on Pinterest had flowers in it, but I decided to put grass in mine instead. Brittany liked it so much, she is going to do one for her room as well. (I should add that now I've got her addicted to Pinterest too)
All you need is a glass jar or vase (I purchased mine from the dollar store) glue, and clear glass stones. It's that simple!
I also always wanted one of the ever popular Sunburst mirrors, and decided to try my hand at that as well. A shopping trip to Hobby Lobby in Port Huron (unfortunately Chatham doesn't have any craft stores) supplied me with everything that I needed.
- Wooden dowels
- Wooden skewers
- Glass Mirror for the center
- Tiny mirrors
- Round foam for the backing
- Gold leaf paint
And here is the finished product. If I were going to do it again, I'd be a little more careful with the placement of the dowels, but overall I'm quite happy with how it turned out...
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