I am a glass half full, even spilling over the top kind of girl but I think you do have to be a bit kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel a little pinged off about it all if you feel that way.....as long as you don't choose to live there, I think that is healthy. I mean do we really have to make this a competitive thing too......who's doing lockdown most successfully....pleeeese!
So you can see how I've been travelling lol! I miss my family, my friends, my life!
And yes I do know I am very fortunate to have a safe home to shelter in and appreciate that fact! But saying it out loud is good for the soul!
This made me laugh on Facebook.....
I have found that my needles and threads have gone wild and are stitching everything in sight.....I am going have to take control shortly.
3 more little baskets to add to my growing pile....
DD did a wonderful book drive by drop off.....as I had been rereading books I had.
A lovely selection !
My orchids that live in my front door tree have no idea about lock down and are sending little flower spikes out all over the place.....not a good photo but you get the idea....makes me very happy indeed!
Well that's me caught up folks......
I hope you are all well and staying safe. My new word for these times when we feel we have no control is.....ALLOW!
Allow a nap, allow a good old read, allow a bit of a dummy spit, allow humour, allow doing NOTHING if you choose......ALLOW!
Love and hugs,
Namaste and blessings Michelle xx
Loved your post Michelle.....
ReplyDeletebut thankful to have my hobby and to go for the occasional dip ...
Great to see some pretty BlooMs inyour garden....
Hi Michelle, from Iso in Eaglemont, Melbourne - lovely to catch up via your blog post. Lovely stitching, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Michelle......I feel just as you do! Having a very lazy day here today, but I'll be back on deck tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle your garden is looking lovely and so nice to have plants that are still flowering.
ReplyDeleteYour stitching work is all so beautiful,i love seeing your clever work.
Glad you are enjoying your books,stay safe my friend
Are you liking the Secret Keeper? I just started Lisa Jewell's "The Girls in the Garden"--and it is pretty good...I like to have at least 3 books waiting for me--reading is my escape from this "prison" term hahahaha
ReplyDeleteYour garden is lovely--we now have daffodils and some azalea blooms...waiting for my iris to emerge...
Sew on and stay safe
~ ~ ~ waving from afar Julierose
I hear you!!! Interesting how the commercial media portrays all this..after all we don't want too many facts to get in the way.
ReplyDeleteit looks like you are keeping busy nonetheless.
Yes I can agree with you Michelle. I try not to watch much TV these days, just Netflix ( no adds). I am still working but as I work in the Operating Theater work is slowing down. I love your orchids and your stitchery.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosie. Yes it all is a bit much! Please take care of yourself and be safe xx
DeleteWe are lucky to have our sewing, gardens and books to keep us busy both mentally and physically. See you tomorrow night at Wendy's.
ReplyDeleteFrom one lockdownee to another, I do like your word for this time, "allow". I think we are sometimes too tough on ourselves. When we were going into 4 weeks lockdown I had grand plans to do a massive spring clean. That didn't happen and now I feel rather guilty about not taking advantage of the extra time. Never mind, I've been trying new recipes and stitching away instead.
ReplyDeleteYEa, it is hard making all the adjustments. and it's stressful too. lots of lovely sewing and books and plants to see.... at least we have that to keep a little bit sane!
ReplyDeleteHugz
I love all your new stitchery projects Michelle. I especially laughed at that wee verse! Yes these are trying times for all of us. I don't watch or listen to the news items too much as it can be a bit daunting. I think we can maybe just take one day at a time. Some days I am fine, others I feel really anxious & then others i feel a bit flat. Thank goodness we have our needles & threads xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful sewing happening at yours Michelle, your needle sure must be flashing. I don't listen to the news either, too depressing. I am playing dvd's a lot when I am in the sewing room, Abba gets a good bashing every few days!! ALLOW is a wonderful word. Your orchids is beautiful, nature is wonderful isnt it.
ReplyDeleteYes Michelle... I "allowed" myself a gOOd serving of chocolate over Easter...I don't care about the waistline for now...but as it's now ALL gone I'll get back to caraway seeds for lunch... NoT... :)
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely too...xox
Love all your work and garden and your spit. I seemed to have slowed down. Not much of anything being done. Oh well there is always tomorrow....
ReplyDeleteIn total agreement Michelle
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you have been keeping busy with some beautiful stitching
Your garden looks lovely
Lovely orchids and lots of pretty sewing Michelle. Have you seen my baskets? xx
ReplyDeleteYou’re making great use of your time at present. Love your funny pic.
ReplyDeleteSo much beautiful stitching. Personally I am coping quite ok with the isolation and thankful that I am not living alone. I don't have much of a social life and spend most days at home normally.I thought I would get a lot of my sewing projects done but I have been quite slack. The only thing I miss is having a coffee and doing a crossword at my local cafe when I do a grocery shop and hugging my parents. I still see my daughter and grandsons as my daughter has been unwell. I also miss not buying potted plants for my back verandah. It is looking rather sad. Keep smiling. Xx
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of myself as a lockdownee, but I think I like the description.
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me laugh with your thought about what would make you scream. I have to agree with you and your thoughts. I think we are Skyping ever second day with family and loving it, but it is still not the same.
Lovely stitching and your garden has some pretty colour.
But the books have interested. Will have to see if I can chase up two of them. I have read "Where The Crawdads Sing" and loved it so much I bought it as gifts for 3 friends at Christmas. I do hope you enjoy it, too. It is based very near to where our US family live, so there was an extra interest.