It is a part of my nature and maybe that is why I procrastinate so much. Because the thinking process takes so much energy that there is no energy left over for the action. My lists are endless (Love writing lists!!!) but they hardly ever get ticked off. It is like living in a state of constant dreaming, wishing, fantasizing... Waiting...
So this Easter, after all your uplifting and sympathetic comments on my blog post about being overwhelmed and about facing change, I decided to get to action and think, dream and analyze a little bit less. And I have to say I am happily surprised at what I can get done if only put my mind to it, both fun things and not so fun things.
♥︎ Jay started the garden project and I helped him with the dreadful weeding and digging...
♥︎ I started a house detox by sorting, cleaning, throwing, organizing... One room at the time.
♥︎ We welcomed the cows in the back of our garden and picked the first wild flowers.
♥︎ I played Memory with Emmy Bo and got wowed by the beautiful apple blossoms.
♥︎ We had an Easter egg hunt and delicious dinners with friends.
I feel like I have accomplished a lot. It feels good and I am energized and motivated to keep going with my house detox... Nearly there. Half way through my big house. Next up will be my studio. That is a big one. I am so looking forward to have a crafty space to thrive in again once I have given it my detox treatment. And the best part is that after doing all this I feel so much better about dreaming away, thinking and analyzing. Because right now I am actually not only a thinker but a doer too.
Kärlek
Annette
I'm a thinker too, addicted to lists and plans, but I also stall out before the actual doing. Congratulations on all you've accomplished! Remember to take a break and a breather now and then. Good luck with the rest of your house detox.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely post! even though it was hard for me to concentrate on your heartfelt words (though i did!) i kept being distracted by the gorgeous views surrounding you! the green and the cows, apple blossoms and gardens, sweet children, lovely pots and cake! you seem to be enveloped in love and beauty, and even though we've just met (emma sent me here),i feel a kinship with you. i really enjoyed this annette, keep up the good work, soon you will have your dream space!
ReplyDeleteMen du är inte ensam...!
ReplyDeleteMan tänker för mycket rätt ofta!
Här är en till som fick tummen ur och rensade ut i två klädkammare i påskhelgen. Utan stress och utan tjafs tog det bara två timmar allt som allt. Och jag som dragit på det projektet i ett halvår...
Men det är ju så, alltid roligare att dra igång ett nytt virk eller göra klart det där varvet på stickningen och så ska nån ha mellanmål och hoppla, där var tvätten klar!
Önskar dig en härlig vårdag!!
Bonito y tranquilo sitio,bss
ReplyDeleteLovely and Beautiful! I too am a thinker and dreamer, so it's inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous - you are clever.
ReplyDeleteI am a doer rather than a thinker - I do make lots of list but have to get the chores done then crossed off, makes me feel like I have achieved something.
In fact you have to hting before you do. So you're good, aren't you? We should say à dios to sad thoughts immediately. Or we should have like business hours for sad thoughts. Every office is closed for some hours a day. All the best. Regula p.s. There are cows on our neighbour's meadow that look like yours.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find the energy to give my little flat a dettox-it sure is in need of one! And how I wish I had your surroundings! It looks beautiful! I've always wanted to go to Switzerland and see the mountains.
ReplyDeleteKram,
Annie
Oh I make way too many list, and then I have lists in my head.lol I'm in the middle of a detoxing too, except I call it spring cleaning. :) Too many ideas, not enough time!
ReplyDeleteA house detox sounds wonderful, if only I didn't have to do it!
ReplyDeleteAh...Such a lovely post. I've been thinking of you Annette and I'm so pleased you are feeling better
ReplyDelete:-)
Tracey xxx
Look's like you do a lot of good things aside from analyzing too much and the result look really great.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely post! I'm glad you feel better, im sure the sunshine helps. I'm a list fiend ^_^ and i wish i could give my house a detox. I'd pay someone to do it for me! I will sit beside them and agree or disagree
ReplyDeleteLovely Annette thank you for an inspiring post - I badly and I mean badly need to detox our home as it is overflowing and I am not at all happy with it at the moment. I would be so pleased to hear how you went about planning your detox as I am in a complete muddle with ours - it sounds as if your detoxing has helped free your mind as well and set you free. Always a pleasure to pop in to see you Annette. Sending you big hugs and loves
ReplyDeleteDorothy
:-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh my goodness! I'm in love with your pics!! The sunshine, the greenery, the cows, the flowers, the cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm a thinker. I think think think and feel tired sometimes and again think why I'm doing this to myself.
But I hope I become a doer like you soon :-) house detox sounds great !!