That word seems to be following me a lot this weekend. I went to a Junk Salvation show and saw so many goodies. Vintage items that are given a new life whether it’s turning them into whole new items or simply putting them to use again.
I found some cool paper ephemera for a project I’ll work on this week, a cigar box (don’t you just love these boxes) and a little gift for a dear friend I’ll be seeing later this week.
So the word “reclaim” or “reclaimed” keeps popping up in my mind as I think of new crafty projects and then I also start to think about “reclaiming” as in my time. I have been at my current job for a year and it’s been a long, crazy year. I love what I do but I’m starting to realize that no matter how many hours I work or how much I think about my job, the daily issues, etc. will still be there the next day. It’s time I started reclaiming my personal time for me.
Does this mean I’ll finally be posting more and getting back into conversations in the blogosphere? I hate to make promises. I don’t know but I am hoping that this new word that’s swirling through my mind will help me manifest what I want.
With this in mind here’s a bit of art journaling I did earlier today with my “word” of the day:
Hope you all have a great week ahead and here’s to welcoming a new month with lots of great books.
Love the journaling and the idea of reclaiming your personal life. It can be so difficult to do just that, but believe me, no one else will give you that time. That’s something I’ve definitely learned in recent years. There is always someone/something willing to suck it from you.
I’ve honestly become incredibly jealous of my time, which has changed my life and friends, but it’s something I needed to do for me. Now if I don’t want to do something (unless of course it’s something obligatory), I don’t do it. So freeing!
Your mantra is great.
I need to reclaim my time also won’t be able to until December 2013.
Grad school, you know.
One day at a time…
P.S. Love your page
I like your idea about reclaiming our time. I try to do it and it is so hard. But you are right about work always being there and the fun stuff and our free time makes us better people so enjoy it…guilt free!