It feels like it has been a very long time since I was here last. I can't even remember what the last thing I posted about was. I haven't looked at this blog for over a month I think. I've thought about it, but I just haven't had the energy for anything.
August was super-stressful and busy, and it looks like September is going to be the same. Hopefully October will be better.
So, I'm easing back into blogging with a short post, just a few photos from my weekend. Nothing crafty I'm afraid, as that takes more time and thought than I have at the moment.
Some of you may find this a bit of a weird subject for photography. S and I went for a wander through Borough Market yesterday, and I thought it would be a chance to practice my photography.
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I love looking at the food stalls and the old signage at Borough. I never buy much, but I like to take snaps. I hope it doesn't annoy the stallholders too much!
I find the fish stalls particularly fascinating, with their rows and rows of geaming scales and glassy stares - apologies to any vegetarians reading this!
The cakes and bread are great fun to look at too!
I've just ended up wishing I was a better photographer though!
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Do you ever feel like life is trying to fight with you, putting so much pressure on you to try and get you to give up doing things you love? I've felt like that the last six weeks. But I'm determined not to give up. I won't give up this blog, I won't give up crafting or any of the other things I like doing in my spare time.Sorry about the slightly weird post this time around. I need to get my equilibrium back, but it's proving to be difficult. I read a magazine article over the weekend about trying to live a more simple life, de-cluttering, having a less materialistic approach to life. I think I need a dose of that. Not so much in the way of de-cluttering (I did a lot of that last year, pre-move) or being less materialistic (can't afford to be these days anyway!), but I think there's something I need to do in terms of slowing myself down, and taking things a step at a time. Not stressing about the stuff I can't control. I never seem to learn this, it's a problem that I seem to come back to over and over, like I just keep going in circles.
Oh well, must keep trying.
I will be back again soon I hope!
I love the photos of Borough Market, I have a post coming soon of my visit there.....hope you get your balance right soon...I swear by yoga to help clear my mind of all it's cluttered thoughts xx
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DeleteThank you! Yes, I do find yoga helpful too - I guess it's about making time for yourself to do these things and then sticking to it.
Jen xx
I love your blog. Your comments about feeling pressured to give up everything you love doing spoke to my heart. I'm feeling the same way and you said it so well. It feels like the world is pushing in on me. I hope we both feel better soon!!
ReplyDeleteHello,
DeleteThank you, you are so kind to say that. It's good to know I'm not the only one. Sometimes it helps just to hear that someone else is going through the same thing. I hope you manage to make some space for yourself soon too.
Jen x
Your photos are gorgeous - and very atmospheric. I recognise so much what you write here and I empathise very much. It's not easy balancing everything and there are times when it seems almost impossible but for what it's worth I'd say hang on in there to the things that recreate you - recreation in its best sense - and even if there are times when they have to lie low it's good to remember that they are still there and waiting for you. Blogs, I think, are one of these. Writing them and reading and commenting takes time we just don't always have but everyone's in the same boat and although I used to get quite stressed with guilt about not keeping up with it all as much as I had originally hoped I've come to feel this is counterproductive and it's best not to worry overmuch. Your blog is lovely and it's always a pleasure to read it when you post - don't worry about the times you don't! I hope life eases up for you a bit and things balance up naturally and gently for you. E x
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteThank you so much, it's so nice to know it's not just me who feels like this sometimes! And thank you for what you said about the photos - I'm still learning, but I love it!
Jen xx
Borough Market is one of my definite places to visit when I next travel to the UK!
ReplyDeleteHi Pat,
DeleteYes, I definitely recommend it, it's a great place to visit - especially if you're a bit of a foodie, but even just to look and not buy anything is great fun!
Jen xx