Day 285: Relapse

I don't know how I didn't do anything today! Oops!

Day 249: Relapse (DMV, Wine Tasting, Interview and YouTube)

I just somehow didn't get around to doing anything creative today. I don't know how this happened.

I woke up early. Got going to the DMV to take my drivers knowledge test (I passed, don't worry) so I could get my Oregon license. Then, went home to prepare for an interview I had later in the day. After that, we went to some local wineries. And from there, I got obsessed with youtube videos. So...clearly, I have no good reason for not doing anything.

Tomorrow is a new day, right?!

Day 245: Relapse

So today was a homesick day for me. Instead of putting that emotion into a project...I mostly just moped around the house. Hopefully I won't have too many days like that but jeesh! Oregon is so far away from Michigan!!!!!!!

Days 224, 225 and 226: Relapse

OOPS,

Somehow doing something creative just slipped my mind these couple of days. How that happened, I do not know!

Day 220: Relapse (trip to Shipshewana, IN!)

So on Wednesday, my mom and I took a trip to Amish country: Shipshewana, Indiana!

We had such a fun day eating, shopping, and exploring. I was also really inspired by all of the Amish quilts that I saw throughout the day. Last night, I could hardly fall asleep because I was trying to figure out how to do some of the quilts that I saw!

A few of my favorite parts of the day:

• A fabric store that had more fabric than I ever dreamed possible!!!!!!

• Taste testing a gazillion different cheeses at the cheese factory

• A delicious cinnamon roll that words cannot even describe.

• My mom being recognized at a furniture store because she frequents it so often!

• Amish quilts--my mom got me a quilt hot pad souvenir!

• A great tea shop that we ended up getting 3 different teas to try--above is Caramel Creme!

• Taffy and those hilarious egg gummies pictured above

• And most importantly, a wonderful day spent with my mom! We had a great time that included laughing, good conversation and even some tears! :)

Day 211 & 212 Relapse---We're moving!

Today is officially our get-out-of-the-apartment date!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of the day:

With a little help from baking soda, my stove looks ahh-mazing!

The cutest packing I've done...

My staging ground...

Day 208: Relapse

Whew, today was an emotional day! I had to say good bye to my wonderful coworkers as it was my last day at work. They were so super sweet to me--which made it even harder to say good bye!

Then as soon as I got home, Nate and I packed up another load in the truck and hauled it down to our soon to be temporary home.

A lot to deal with and now more than ever, I should be creating and using this outlet, but somehow it just didn't fit into my day.

The Olympics did begin tonight, though, so I can't complain too much!

Day 197-199: Relapse (Moving)

So, I made some more progress on moving...

Slowly but surely, right??

Day 192-193: Relapse

Ok, ok. I know. I relapsed AGAIN. I had some lovely friends come into town and my productivity level went downnnnn...
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Days 184-190: RELAPSE

Life has been just a wee bit crazy lately! Here is what has been delaying my creative time:

• 100 degree temps
• Traveling to Wisconsin 
• Sister-in-law's beautiful wedding!
• Helping my brother and sister-in-law pick up debris from re-roofing their house
• Moving across country
• Dropping hubby off at the train station to travel to Oregon to find an apartment!
• PACKING!!!!!!

Here is some unnecessary proof of my packing progress....

I promise, I'll get back to creative time soon!

Day 172-176: Relapse (Vacation Edition!)

My husband and I spent some time with my family at a lake in Indiana. It was such a delightful time. It was so nice to take a break from everything and just spend time with loved ones. I did a wee bit of knitting, but not enough for me to claim it!

Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from the last couple of days.

My cute little nephew eating his animal crackers.

Playing Golf (I came in 2nd to last...)

A beautiful cloudy night.

We're on a boat!

Brother/Nephew--cute!

Enjoying the beautiful lake!

Floating

Checking out the castle!

Day 146 & 147: Relapse (I ran out of yarn!!)

So this one really wasn't my fault! Well, okayyy, I guess it was my fault for not bringing enough yarn...but it isn't my fault that I'm such a speedy knitter on car trips!!

Day 142 & 143: Relapse!

I've been slackinggggggg....

Day 142 & 143 Relapse!

Oops--I've been slacking!

Day 135 & 136: Relapse (resume building)

So I've been working on my resume a couple nights now and haven't had the time to make anything. Boo. My little map embroidery keeps calling my name...

Day 98: Relapse (oops!)

I had the day off today because of Good Friday so you'd think I'd be super creative with all my free time. NOPE. I woke up, cleaned a bit, read a 582 page book, and fell asleep for hours. I then went on a lovely walk with my husband downtown and took pictures down by the river! It was such a fun little date!

So here are some pictures from our fun little date!

Day 88, 89, 90, 91: Relapse (due to sickness)

I've been oh so sick this week so I have almost done absolutely nothing beyond laying on the couch, watching TV, drinking Sprite, and blowing my nose 1,000 times. I'll try to make up for my lack of creative time this weekend as long as I have enough energy!

Day 76: Relapse

Gosh, I couldn't motivate myself at all this evening. It was glorious out and all I wanted to be doing was reading out on the porch. So I did!

Oops.

Day 60: Relapse

Today was the first day of 2012 that I haven't participated in my goal. We went out to eat with my family and had a grand ol' time but when I got home...all I wanted to do was crawl into bed and read! So I did. I've been in a bit of a funk recently and have just not wanted to do anything productive...especially creative productivity! But I'm hoping with a night off, I'll jump right back at it.

P.S. I just read the book, Hitler Youth, and it was so good. I've read a lot from that time period but never a book that was directly looking at how the youth were targeted and brainwashed, basically. It was definitely a good read!