Radvent Day 3: Writing

A continuation of Princess Lasertron's Radvent Blogging Extravaganza!

______________________________________________________________________

Write a letter of love to yourself to read in one year.

______________________________________________________________________

Dear sensitive, analytical, stubborn Marienkafer,

this is a very timely challenge.  You've been feeling pretty bummed lately.  It has been a rough last half of the year for you.  There was the kitchen remodel.  Lita's surgery.  Jumping on the trying-to-conceive train only to have life get in the way, mostly with a minor surgery of your own--wisdom tooth removal.  Now it seems that everyone you know is getting pregnant or having babies!  Friends from high school.  A former co-worker of mine.  One of my best friends from graduate school.  Even your cousin announced that she is now expecting her second baby next year.  You're feeling hurt and left behind.  Lots can change in the next year though... especially since you're back on the train!  And you should be happy for all those lovely ladies!  I hope that you meet all those new babies and steal lots of tips from all those moms. 

There has also been lots of drama surrounding one good friend.  You've poured a lot of energy into worrying/responding to/trying to better that friendship and the efforts haven't really been returned as of yet.  This is a reminder to step out of the turmoil once in awhile, you can't fix everything and you can't change people either.  Sometimes friendships fall apart.  Cherish the ones you still have.  And since you're reading this, take a moment now to write out a list and finally send out Christmas cards for once, huh?!  Reconnect with some of the friends you may have lost touch with over the year.  

So it's been a rough last half of the year, so what.  Life has ups and downs.  Besides, on top of being sensitive, analytical and stubborn you are also...

~creative

~capable

~independent

~loyal

~hard-working

~trust-worthy

~honest

~wife, scientist, reader, daughter, dog-trainer, baker, cousin, photographer, painter, godmother, home-maker, gardener, friend... 

~and pretty damn good at laying thinset for tiles.  :)

Some things to remember:

Don't let other people dictate your actions/thoughts.

Stop over-analyzing.  

Whatever you're working on now, do it to the best of your ability.

Stress less.  

Be thankful; you are lucky. 

Take time to appreciate your family.  You have a lot of it.  Sometimes that is stressful and difficult, but they love you.  Be glad.

Don't forget to take time for yourself.  You used to love yoga.  Try it again if you've quit.  

It's okay to buy yourself presents... but don't get too caught up in material possessions.  You're spending a lot of time right now trying to decrease your "stuff."  Keep up with that.  

Love yourself and others will love you too.  

Much respect, 2010's version of Marienkafer

______________________________________________________________________

Search for a special place to keep your writing materials. Have everything you need at the ready for creating your own beautiful magical words to offer the world.

* cards and stationery * a journal * stamps * special colored pens * beautiful paper * stickers * glitter glue * magazine pages for collages * patterned tapes *

______________________________________________________________________

This part is just not going to happen right now.  All of my "crafty" things are stored away in a giant pink rubbermaid in the basement, waiting for proper homes.  Hopefully they'll get there by this time next year.  I'll need them to send out those Christmas cards.