I've been feeling a little overextended and unable to really get grounded, with one must do this or must be there after another. It's all good, just all at once, and I'm realizing that maybe sometimes, even something good has to be taken off the priorities list.
Or this summer is going to come and go and I'm going to mostly miss it.
Today, with a few big things behind me, I have a second to try to reconnect with my own life and catch my breath before the next wave comes. Take it in. Regroup.
I've mentioned before that lately I've been using my camera as a means of slowing down and changing my focus. So that's what I did this morning, grabbed my camera and went outside into the back yard.
Today I found a lot of things that I need to I'd like to do, to tend to- break down the props from yesterday's photo shoot, clean up the table (bring the candles and tablecloth inside so the sun doesn't fade/melt them), put away the garden tools, cut some flowers, and love on some plants- but I also found some of the sweet spots- the spots that bring me happiness each and every time I see them - the miniature Kumkwat tree, the pretty, pretty fruit it bears, the overall backyard living area itself, the $1. thrifted handmade vase in the prettiest color, blossoms on the tomato plant, and I'm glad I took the time to breathe.
I know it's something most all of us have to work on, to not "over busy" our lives, and that some seasons are more challenging than others, and I'm just the same.
I hope I can keep my calm feeling the walk with my camera brought going, as I head to the Apple store for what I fear may be a long session at the genius bar...
Hey, maybe it'll all go surprisingly smoothly, you never know...here's hoping!
