11 Years

Yesterday was my husband and I's eleven year wedding anniversary. We didn't have a babysitter booked, so we took our daughter out to lunch with us and then to go get ice cream. He got me a sweet, romantic gift that is being made as a gofund me. It will be ready in a couple … Continue reading 11 Years

Busy at Home

How anyone gets bored at home is beyond me. This morning I am running laundry, picking up, and journaling with chalk pastels. Just basic abstract images, but it's therapeutic. I had to get up at 430 for ECT this morning, and they put me under anesthesia, but for some reason, when I got home, I … Continue reading Busy at Home

Agoraphobia?

I'm back at home now after a terrible trip to Panama. I was on the phone with my health coach today, and she suggested that my experience sounded like agoraphobia. My reactions to cities and other busy places aren't normal. I feel worn out and defeated. The life of travel I dreamed of won't happen. … Continue reading Agoraphobia?

Friends, Depression, Minimalism

For the last several days I have been depressed. It has really been a struggle. Today though, I was invited by H and A from church to hang out at H's house. I looked up her address, and the drive looked like something I could do, so I went. I am so glad I did! … Continue reading Friends, Depression, Minimalism

Tasks I Want To Do

My husband gets home from El Salvador tomorrow night. I haven't been on top of my homemaking. I started the week extremely depressed. As of yesterday I was starting to perk up, but I haven't been sleeping great at night so I've been sleeping a lot during the day. My father in law goes home … Continue reading Tasks I Want To Do

The Beauty of Instant Photography

One of my favorite tools in my creative toolbox is my Instax Mini 11 camera. I love the soft, dream like quality of the photos. Having prints instantly is also pretty nice. I like photographs I can hold in my hand and save. Of course a lot of shots don't come out great, at least … Continue reading The Beauty of Instant Photography

Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry

So I had a weird dream. I was working for a publisher and I had to meet a best selling author. Her last book was deep and dark, and she was putting out a new book. I was told I had to meet her at a mall food court atca noodle shop she owned. So … Continue reading Weird Dream, Art Book, African Poetry

Succulents, MWR Digital Library

Today I took Angelica on a mommy daughter trip to Home Depot to choose succulents. She chose two cacti. I chose 3 mini succulents to go in one pot. Craig leaves again soon and will be gone for almost 2 whole weeks, with one brief trip home in the middle. My father-in-law is coming to … Continue reading Succulents, MWR Digital Library