I always have a hard time when things are in transition. I’m the kind of person that just wants to be off to a running start. I often feel like my brain feels the same way as when you put a car in park and rev the engine. Currently, I feel that I’m in waiting but at the same time with lots to do, which makes no sense. I’m waiting for my job to be over but at the same time trying to wrap things up, I’m waiting for us to move and making lists and plans for a non-existent place as we don’t know the details until we secure a rental…will we need to sale the washer and dryer, the second fridge or do we need to plan to move these items?? Basically, I’m having trouble focusing on anything else. Today I’m stealing my post idea from Life According to Steph and sharing with you–I’m the kind of person who….
When I make a commitment, I try really hard to follow through
Thinks ice cream on a cone, just tastes better
Likes naps, especially on rainy days
Needs a plan and schedule, but hates to be over-scheduled
Will never be considered trendy in her style but hopes she is considered classic
Writing does not always comes easy to
Is sarcastic, and funny (at least I think so) but find it hard to translate to writing
Loves to get to experience new food and places (but you probably already knew that one)
Knows she has a wonderful husband, and grateful for the life we lead
Thinks fairness is really important
Has a hard time taking compliments, but is working on it
My life lessons for you kids today is: It is important to know what kind of person you are as you move through life. It’s good to sit back and examine your motivations and feelings at times, but it is also good not to be too wrapped up in your own head.
What lessons do you have to share this week? Remember it does not have to be a Sunday post, feel free to share any post that would fit as a lesson. I would like to say a special thank you to Bailie from The Hemborg Wife and Kristin from Challenge Accepted for the mentions last week of the link-up, I really appreciate it!
OBVIOUSLY ice cream is better on the cone. BUT have you tried the bowls that are lined by waffle cone and are dipped in chocolate on the edges. HOLY. HEAVENS.
I totally agree with you on the change thing. I look forward to new adventures but I am THE WORST at the moments before the transition period starts. My brain goes on overload and I hype myself up with all of the things on my To-Do lists until I just crash (usually disguised as a meltdown/binge eating hibernation of some sort). Totally healthy =)
Oh, I find it very hard to translate my sense of humor and sarcasm to my writing! I’m glad I’m not the only one. 🙂 And I think you do a great job, though.
Oh man I’m such a nap girl too. Also, writing doesn’t come easily or quickly to me either. I find I’m much better organized when I make some sort of outline or plan of attack, especially for those deeper posts. Wine helps too 🙂
Who doesn’t like a good nap, really now 🙂 I should try wine! I sometimes just cannot get words to paper (well screen).
I struggle taking compliments too. I’ve tried my hardest to just say, “thank you” after I am given one!
Ice cream is a cone really does taste better. And I’m right there with you about feeling the awkward transition time–figuring out how to sell/get rid of everything you don’t need and still have just enough of what you do need…it’s a weird place.
I’m not trendy either. A lot of the stuff out there I don’t even like. I like SIMPLE things… like you said, classic!
Ice cream in a cone does taste better! And I agree about traveling and experiencing new places too!
I love naps. I too like having a plan in place (but I don’t always like doing the research to make said plan – that stresses me out!). We have many of these in common, actually – but you probably knew that already!
I love that life lesson. I can relate. I always want to act quickly but then it is not that easy. I am getting ready to move as well and it feels like there is just so much to do and so little time. It is hard to know where to begin with it all. It can be hard when things are up in the air.
I also need a plan and a schedule but hate being over scheduled!
I am currently heavily scheduled. Hoping to get back to linking up with you guys soon!
Haha, I love that picture of how your brain looks like right now!
And your life lesson is spot on. It sort of goes with my recent discoveries! I will take that to heart today and enjoy the day, no overthinking allowed 😉
Good luck with everything, you can do it!
The “this is my brain” picture had me cracking up. It’s super easy to unload appliances on craigslist etc. so you’ve got plenty of time to sell if you need to. So just a suggestion, why don’t you post your to-do list for the move here. A second or eighty second pair of eyes helping to make sure you didn’t miss anything couldn’t hurt.
When I make lists now, I do them in time sequence. What do I need to do this week, next week, in three weeks etc. It’s nice to have everything in front of you, but you don’t need to constantly see or be overwhelmed by things like “shut off utilities” at this point in the process. Moving is definitely overwhelming, but you can do it!
Just be sure you’re taking time to have fun still and that you’re relaxing between to-do’s.
Can’t wait to see you!
Great post – ice-cream does definitely taste better in a cone and eaten in the sunshine! I’m the type of person who always needs to have a holiday/adventure planned so there’s something new to look forward to.
Claire xx