I know, I know, I've been kind of MIA lately.
To say I've been in a funk would be putting it mildly. I want to be joyful, I just don't know how to make that happen. I know happiness is a choice, but no one tells you exactly how to choose it.
Anyway, yesterday I decided to take the children to the least gloomy place I've ever seen, the daffodil field! Oh man, it was a gorgeous day!
This is my friend Jenny. She'll probably disown me for putting these up on the internet (SORRY!) but my goodness is she not gorgeous!? I would kill for that hair.
We were both chasing children around to photograph them, often to frowns and grimaces. See what we were dealing with?
Her daughter looks like a little Spring fairy :-)
Even though it was difficult at times I'm glad we went. Looking at these photos makes me feel less "funky."
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I think she is singing! "You can learn a lot of things from the flowers, especially in the month of June..."
ReplyDeleteLove it! I wish we had a daffodil field nearby. Hope spring lifts your heart.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the funk thing is no good. And I have decided that this year, my word is Happy. Anything that makes me happy is worth doing/having/buying. And if not, I will just pass.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and enjoy the daffodils. All we have is snow!
I was talking last night to a friend who struggles with on-off depression- and she 'disappears' when she is down which makes it worse as the isolation feeds it. Where possible surround yourself with positive (not woo-hoo, just stable) people.
ReplyDeleteMy own (hard-won) thoughts are that some days we just have to put one foot in front of the other and know the bad times will pass- because they are more about our heads than our reality. Be gentle with your self; give yourself credit for all you achieve; recognising your mood is half the battle- knowing you have felt like this before and come through it. If it gets worse not better seek help.
I enjoy reading your blog and check in often to see how you are going. Cheers, Leslie
Sorry, forgot something! For me choosing joy is in the small pleasures.. among the crap. Enjoying the beautiful day... while hanging out the washing and stuck home with sick children and while my desk at work goes to hell. Smelling the roses and the coffee. Being present in the moment. I am not New Age- more middle-age! but I try to find the small pleasure/ silver lining because the bad stuff will happen regardless and me being sad or worrying WILL NOT change it. Lately I have been looking at Ashley over at Lil Blue Boo and thinking if she can smile I need to get a grip. For me, acceptance and compromise, it doesn't have to be perfect to be good.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you in the 'funk' - wish I could snap out of it but it doesnt work that way does it?! Even went and got my hormones checked but they're 'normal' - whats 'normal' anyway?!!
I dont know, we do have a lot to deal with as women. I hope you feel less crappy soon xxxxx
hi! I just stumbled across your blog and cant' stop reading it!I'm impressed with your sewing projects, your thrifting dresses, the chair rail in your home, and your honesty in dealing with life. I feel like I'm reading about myself! I'm on Zoloft too, I started back when I was breastfeeding but I'm considering now if I should switch meds too. I think you made a great decision to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE and go somewhere beautiful with the kids. Sometimes I'd rather just hunker down in my house but that's a good way to really drag out the day!
ReplyDeleteI think you are gorgeous and doing a great job as a mommy and creative person finding outlets.
Have a great day!