A storm...

I so feel ya. I don't know how you do it. One trip a year and I am out of whack for weeks....you travel so much...you must be great at balancing things. Sending positive vibes your way!

...ahhh...remember that restful trip to Hawaii only a short time back??? Think nice Hawaiian thoughts...peace, warmth and no where to go....at least you can re-visit it in your mind whenever you want. Maybe you just need to give yourself PERMISSION to relax. (FYI. the pot is calling the kettle black right now...if only we all knew how to SLOW DOWN better.) PEACE.

...sometimes being creative can be oh-so-overwhelming. coupled with everyday life.yes, it can be a bit much. today, is one day. you are one person. do what you can. or only do what you want to. make a to do list with one thing on it. do it. check it off....feel better and afterwards i highly recommend taking a nap.
....i do not usually post (but i read)....the charm caught my eye. sally is a dear friend and I have the same charm...it sums up many of my days.
janice

When I came back from my last trip to Europe I felt completely overwhelmed by "stuff" for days. Maybe it is just the freedom of travel (3 weeks with nothing but a backpack), or maybe because everything in Europe is small, but I was just sickened by the excessiveness of America, my town, my house.
But remember, you did just move, and into a smaller house, if I recall. Give yourself a little time to adjust, find your space in your new space. Talk a walk when the storm gets overwhelming.

love the storm in her brain vintage charm, is that sally jean?
cindy

I just got a gift from Sally wrapped in her lovely blue tulle...
You're like a snow globe right now. All shook up. The snow will settle. Just breathe through it.

I recently had a post on my blog that was similar to this one--the feelings of self-doubt and guilt I have when I can't be everywhere for everyone at all times...
and then I took a deep breath...
and I cried an entire Friday...
and now I feel better.
Because I AM just one girl, who can only be in one place at a time, and who needs to give herself a break. The world has put so many demands on you, Ali--because you're so talented, and personal, and REAL. And because you make everyone feel important. And now it's your turn--
Take a little back! For your husband, for your precious son. And most of all, for you.
xoxo,
Becca

I feel you! I am having a lot of those same thoughts right now, too much to do, to little time to do it all well in. I hope you feel better about it all ASAP.