A long pause....

Hello world- I'm back and here to stay! I started this blog a couple of months ago with the intention of using it as a platform to help me and others balance the stresses of everyday life by focusing on the good things! Sadly, the things that matter most to me are the very same things I haven't been true to. Hence, my long pause and reassessment of self!

A lot has happened in these couple of months, some good and some not so good. I did plant my garden! I'm growing tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and various herbs. My seedlings failed to thrive- my cat ate them :(! So I opted to cheat and purchased plants; I highly recommend this method of gardening for novices.

My breakfast nook project has also been completed- I absolutely love the results. In addition, we also completed the backyard fence installation.

While all of this progress is great I also dealt with some setbacks. My slate roof leaked into my bathroom and that was a very costly repair, which has delayed the bathroom renovation.

However, my biggest disappointment has been my inability to stick to the short list of projects. I continue to add to the list of immediate priorities and I can't seem to enjoy what has been accomplished. This has left me stretched way too thin!

This behavior also spills into my professional life; I continue to take on additional projects. In addition to working full time as a Director of a fast paced department, I also teach in the evenings. I wake up every morning go to work and the conclusion of my day, I come home cook dinner for my husband and we begin to work on the house! We are both quite literally working around the clock.

Quite frankly, this is not fulfilling!

Back in January on my return flight from China, I had compiled a list of resolutions. I have not stuck to my plan one bit!

What's worse is I don't know how to stop! I don't know how to say "No" and mean it. I struggle with living in the present and not thinking about tomorrow. So this is me getting back on the proverbial horse!

Wall art purchased from Homeward Bound in Buffalo, New York

On a side note: This breakfast nook was inspired by a French restaurant I visited in London, England. I loved the atmosphere, the colors and the decor- it was fun recreating the feeling of that lovely day! 

The table and chairs were purchased from Homeward Bound, in Buffalo New York, but can be purchased directly from Trade Winds Furniture; wall color: Martha Stewart Rain Water.