Summer Sale and Printable Calendars are Here!
A note to my friends…
How are you holding up? I haven’t checked in on you in a while. Are you doing okay?
It is a crazy time and I feel, now more than ever…. A need to reconnect. How about you?
This whole, being quarantined thing… well, it has tested all of us in many ways. Emotionally, financially, and physically I have seen many changes in myself, my friends and my family. I’ve seen many people appear to be cruising right through this… taking all the changes in stride. On the other hand I have seen many who have been devastated, losing their job, even closing their business. Some even losing a loved one to the virus, or becoming ill.
I guess I feel I’m somewhere in the middle? I mean I haven’t lost a loved one and everyone is staying isolated and healthy, thank goodness! On most days I feel I am taking things in stride and trying to stay positive and take advantage of the “down time.” However, I also have had some personal blows to work through. I have lost a lot of income and am feeling the financial struggle. I lost a big client because they are no longer able to keep their business running. I’ve also struggled with my emotions and feelings through isolation and even feeling sometimes a little hopeless.
Where are you and how are you feeling about things? Share your thoughts, feelings or frustrations by responding to this note, or feel free to send me a direct message.
I miss the “good ol days!” Things seemed simpler, happier and mostly they seemed more connected and vibrant. I miss my family and friends. I miss feeling spontaneous and adventurous.
Today, my spontaneous adventures amount to an unscheduled trip to the fridge, or a random Planner Spread not using a predetermined “kit.”
I’m still planning and crafting though. Some days it is harder to find the motivation, but when I do work on projects I tend to feel better and it helps bring me a little joy, relax me after a long day, and sometimes it still fires me up with creativity and so many ideas to share. I just enjoy the moments when I can, but I haven’t found the drive needed to actually try to share anything in a while.
Well, as I began writing this note to you, it turned into a book. As I am now reading my draft it is clear I need to break this up into a couple different messages. I’ve decided I will send you a series of notes over the next few days to check in, say hello, and address each of the crafty areas that many of us indulge in.
Over the next few days you will see a message addressing each of these areas:
- Planner Friends
- Crafty Friends
- My Handmade Shoppers
- My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers
- My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!!
So please stick with me and participate in the conversation with me.
I’ll be sharing more photos and more on social media too, and I’ll be announcing a new posting schedule for videos, tutorials, freebies, etc.
I look forward to hearing from you!
X O X O
