So, for the past week, I’ve been sick. Like, the worst cold I could ever have. Now, maybe I’m a baby, but I literally didn’t want to sit at the computer at all. I hurt, I have been so congested (still am), and had absolutely no energy whatsoever. Today, is a full week since it started, and I do believe I’ve started turning the corner. I still feel really tired and sound like a snot train. But, it’s getting better.
I don’t get sick often, but when I do, I get it bad. My mom tells me that she used to be like this too. If she ran herself too ragged, she got sick. In college, I would do this and end up with bouts of strep throat. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that I’m just not a spring chicken anymore and I have to be more careful and get the rest I need. So, it’s a good thing weddings are only once a year in our family! It was worth it though.
Today, I’m working hard at catching up on things, but I have a lot of creative work to do. Being sick and having to be creative just don’t work together. So, as you may have guessed, I got really behind on a few things last week. Which isn’t fun when you took off multiple days for vacation just before it all hit the wall.
I did want to say thanks to everyone who commented on my blog post about social media and depression, my feeling of woe and doubt and all. While I wasn’t really going for the “everyone please lift my spirits up” response, it is always appreciated. It’s more so appreciated when you hear from friends and even strangers that you’re not alone. It’s reassuring, although discouraging to hear others are feeling down too. You are all such awesome people. Learning that others feel the same way validates my feelings if just a little.
I am taking the advice of many…keep my dreams alive and just look at social media as a tool, but not a ruler – that was awesome to read. I was reading some articles about when to give up your dreams. I don’t think I’m at that point. I do think I’m at a point of rearranging my dreams. The economy is forcing me more so, but I am not giving up.
Being in business for yourself isn’t easy. It’s very much hard work. I feel fortunate to have talents that afford me to still work towards my dreams. I just have to take a little detour to get there. If anything, I suppose it’s all teaching me to be more patient.
Enough chattering. I have work that needs to get done. But, because I haven’t shared a photo in so long…my family rocks (I shot these all with my point and shoot):
