five things, may 10 edition
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 05:00AM 
1. I think I can't believe baseball is over for the year. Part of me is certainly relieved. But the bigger part of me will miss the rhythm of baseball days. We got into a good one, dealing with practices and games, laundry and quick & easy suppers. Being on a team is such a good thing for a kid. It's really good for my son. He didn't play as much as he wanted, but this was such a great group of boys and a terrific set of coaches. It was a pretty awesome season, all things being equal. So yeah, I like getting home two hours (or more) earlier each night, but I sure do miss what this experience did for my boy.
2. I think there are many more habits I'm trying to start and break. Here are a few: I would like to spend a day in the studio once a week. I would like to sweep the kitchen every night while Neel does the dishes. I would like to stop turning on the TV as soon as I get up in the morning (I like the news.). I would like to drink my coffee outside on the weekends. These are some of the little things. There are bigger ones, of course. Duh. But it's baby step time, people. Who is with me? Who wants to hold me accountable? Wink, wink.
3. I think it's been kind of a rough week, actually. There have been some definite highs. Dinner with some girlfriends I haven't seen in literally YEARS. Now that was nice. Sometimes your lives drift apart from each other and there's no real going back. You might "like" each other's posts on facebook here and there, but for the most part the connection is gone. With these guys, it felt just normal and right to be back in each other's company. I'm grateful. Another bright spot this week has been the internet, which I love. Where else can you have friends whose videos you cry over, friends who offer (out of the blue) to make things for you and friends who really get you... and can show how much through their talent with the pen. I really, really feel blessed and grateful. Our sweet Thea was back at the vet yesterday for a recheck and she faces a long road to recovery, I'm afraid. We're very worried about the dynamic among our dogs here at the house. My friend Jackie is facing a health crisis is one of her critters and every where I turn it seems that there's some fresh new sadness. And yet. It's important to remember that I'm blessed and grateful. Because I am.
4. I think that I have fallen truly, madly, deeply in love with my new lens. Truly. Madly. Deeply. I know, it's the photographer, not the gear, blah, blah, blah. But sometimes you get a piece of equipment that helps you see things in a new way, and I think this lens might be that for me. I played around in the studio some on Thursday, and while I still have a lot to learn, it felt like every photo was a revelation. I'm excited. It feels good.
5. I think we're low-keying it again for Mother's Day. We always have brunch, and I'm still trying to figure out what to do for the rest of the day. Not cook is one thing. Take pictures is another. I'd like a nice day and to have some fun, but I just haven't landed on what I want to do. Anybody have any fun plans? Any suggestions for me? What do you think I should do?
Reader Comments (7)
Oohhh, I'm trying to figure out what I want to do on Mothers Day as well... I'm thinking something that includes a drink with a little umbrella ;)
I want to drink coffee outside on our balcony in the mornings too!!
And I keep reslolving that really Richard should sweep the kitchen floor every night ha ha.
Richard uses a clock radio and every morning at 6.30am I get woken up by Radio 4, almost always by David Camerson shouting in my ear. It's most unpleasant.
I hope you have a lovely mothers day and get spoilt rotten, you deserve it! xx
Wow, baseball went fast this year! I know what you mean about falling in love with a lens. And my dad always said "It's a poor artist who blames his tools" so I guess the opposite is true, too, but come on. I want to marry my 28mm, and it sounds like you're pretty smitten with your new one, as well! I think a day a week in the studio is good for the soul. I want a day a week in my writing space, but I'm not able to. Someone has to be creative enough for the both of us! Happy Mother's Day, darlin'! xo
i can't believe baseball is over, feels like it just started! i dream of having a studio, i am sure if i did i would end up spending a day a week in there, even if it was an "added up day." dreamy. all this lens talk is making me want a new one too! but i have been too busy to pick up my camera lately, so now is totally not the time. that is what i keep telling myself. that of course doesn't stop me from browsing adorama,
mother's day, i don't know. low-key for sure. probably just another day like any other around here. but that's good for me. like you, i am just feeling blessed and humbled to just be exactly where i am. i am sure i will use it as an excuse to go on a family outing to the bookstore though :) have a wonderful low-key mothers day yourself, mama! xoxo
spring seasons are short, and you had lots of cool weather for those games, too, right? maybe cal can play some baseball with friends for fun this summer?
regarding habits - i/m with you, but not until june. just note in your posts - had coffee outside, or swept! we'll keep count.
regarding mixed news - good luck with thea and your dog-family dynamic. and the bad news - sorry about the bad news.
lens - awesome! and now that your getting in print - worth it!!!
happy mother's day - whatever you do. relaxing and gardening here. joy to you!
From your instagram photos, it looks like you had a wonderful mother's day :)
1. Aw, this Saturday is Eames' last Tball game and then the season will officially be over. I mentioned to you that she didn't love Tball, but she stuck it out. It was such a great team of players and parents. I will definitely miss that part. So, I know how you feel, a little bit. ;)
2. You must have been telepathically sending me thoughts on creating new habits because that is my state of mind right now. Oh, and two words - dust buster. It was the great cleaning device I've purchased. Though, there is something therapeutic about sweeping.
3. Yep, I hear you. x
4. This news is quite happy inducing, and not just for you. There really is nothing like being in a creative flow and I wish this upon all you creative ladies (ok, and men) out there.
5. Well, I missed the boat on this one. I think you spent the day exactly the way it was intended. Can every day be Mother's Day? ;)