Not much! I have been knitting, the result can be seen here. I met some friends for lunch this week, oh and I put a recipe here last week, but other than that not much. Just lately I don't feel as if I have achieved much, I certainly haven't done much. I suspect like everyone else I am waiting for the long awaited sunshine. Its been a year since I lost my job. And with all good intentions I was going to spend time tidying and decorating fifteen years of neglect. Housework in certain rooms which are now piled high with stuff. Stuff I don't want anymore, stuff that needs sorting and either chucked, charity shopped, or boot fair, but at the moment no incentive to do anything. I need to give myself a good talking to and as my mum used to say I need to buck my ideas up! Mum made the mistake of say that to one of my son's who instantly replied I haven't got any ideas to buck up! I certainly haven't I am in what is called the doldrums!
I think it's this endless grey weather that is making us all blue (if you'll pardon the colour mixing!). We still have boxes everywhere here as my studio has kind of got stuck while my Mum has her radiotherapy and it is depressing. As you say, we need some sun that lasts for more than five minutes!
ReplyDeleteYou sound a little overwhelmed Julie...........sometimes it's easier to tackle one small household chore at a time..........maybe a bookshelf or a corner of a room, then reward yourself with something you love to do, it need only be a small thing, perhaps reading a few fave blogs or half an hour of knitting or reading.............this usually works for me when I lack motivation to get on with anything, and before you know it you find you've done quite a bit....................oh and I find it's always more bearable doing the housework to some upbeat music.
ReplyDeleteKim x
I think a lot of us are in the same boat at the moment Julie. There is so much we have to do but don't want to do. All we want is a little bit of sunshine to motivate us! x
ReplyDeleteOh sorry you feel like that Julie! I must admit to feeling a bit like that too. I did have a blitz a couple of weeks ago and everything is now duly dispatched to the charity shops/tip. It feels good to have done it though.
ReplyDeleteStunning knitting, a lovely garment.
ReplyDeleteI think we all need some proper Spring weather, some decent sunshine to help motivate us. Your knitting is very pretty, lovely pattern. Hope you feel better soon :) xx
ReplyDeleteWe definitely need some sunshine soon Julie!...It will make us all feel so much better...Your knitting is beautiful and I love the shade of the yarn too...enjoy doing whatever you want to do until Mr. Sunshine makes a return,
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend,
Susan x
Sun is what we need.....then there will be no stopping us x
ReplyDeleteThat jumper is stunning!
DeleteSorry to hear that your not feeling great hopefully now the weather is brighter it will make you feel like doing more. I have sent you an email about the fair changes to the sept one. I have also started up my new blog hope to see you there, dee xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you're in the doldrums. I think we are all so desperate for a change in the weather. Love the colour of your knitting.
ReplyDeleteHope the sun shines on you this week.
M x