You know the awkward feeling when you haven’t talked to someone in a while, someone you were once close with? And you think, I should call them or facebook them, but you keep putting it off? Good, so it’s not just me.
Is it weird that that’s how I feel about this blog?
Why haven’t I been writing? Simplest answer, lack of motivation/inspiration.
What have I been doing instead? Unfortunately, not much. I did have a cold for a week or so (which turns me into a lazy ball of sniffles) but I think that’s on it’s way out. And um…I really can’t think of anything interesting to report.
You know the saying "the road to hell is paved with good intentions"? Well the road to me spending the entire weekend laying in bed on the computer getting nothing accomplished is paved with Pinterest and Youtube.
Seriously, I had to set an alarm to give myself just ONE HOUR of computer time and then when it went off I ignored it and continued to browse for the rest of the
Yes, I had housework to get to. Yes, eating (for some reason) took a backburner to pinning recipes. (New diet everyone! Just look at yummy recipes and forget to actually eat.)
(I did just try to type “recipes” as “recipies” which I corrected, after I realized that it could be read “reci-PIES”. But I think it could work if you go back and read it in a thick Southern Hick accent. Let’s cook some reci-PIES ya’ll!”)
No I did not do the laundry. No I did not bake pretzel bread. No I didn’t work on my big writing project. All of which I had intended to do at some point.
Anyway, I had no other pressing engagements so I just spent the
There is a reason for those 18th century threads though. I was watching Marie Antoinette on YouTube. And I realized between the movie and the pictures I was finding on Pinterest that (here’s a BIG THOUGHT) I crave beauty. Don’t you? Doesn't everyone? There are too many ugly situations in the world. Too many ugly things.Way too many ugly buildings. Everything should be beautiful. Everything we make should be incredibly beautiful. Because if it’s not then maybe we should start over. Tear down the mediocre and create something worth looking at.
I look for beauty in the light coming through a window, in a smile, in the drape of a dress, in the clouds. Constantly craving to be surrounded by beauty. If I start to feel there's a lack of beautiful things in my life I start to feel down. And I don't mean that metaphorically like the way holding hands with someone is beautiful or the way children's laughter is beautiful. I mean something aesthetically pleasing to look at.
I think that’s why I watch Marie Antoinette from time to time. Everything is just so pretty.
My mom sent me a link for this woman’s website. I don’t know what her name is but don’t call her betty. Her site is just thousands of pictures of things she finds beautiful. It’s amazing. She’s onto something. That's why I've subscribed to her site and when she posts a picture I pay attention and just stare at it for a while.
I think this is important. You might not agree.
So to end this rather awkward reunion…
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