Having a break

If you are a follower of my blog then you will know that I have recently had a long break.  I didn’t initially intend on having a break, it just sort of happened.  At the beginning it would play on my mind – the longer I left it the worse I felt and the more I tried to think of a justifiable reason for neglecting my online space.  It wasn’t just the blog I was neglecting either; I gave up on my yearly goals, my Etsy shop and my photography.  I can’t explain why, but I feel maybe I needed it.

There was a shift in our way of life when Floyd started Uni in September.  Suddenly I was doing more at home, working longer hours, preparing for Christmas as well as having a head full of wedding plans and it seems I may have lost focus.  The things I get great rewards from like the blog, logii and taking pictures became too much for me on top of everything else.  I put pressure on myself to do well, and if something’s going to be done I want it done properly!  So unconsciously (at first) I gave myself a break.  I’m surprised it’s lasted this long, but I’m back now and I’m glad I did it.

If you’re still here, thanks for sticking with me.  I promise more for the future and am so excited to get the ball rolling again.  I’ve missed this, so if the break was good for one thing it was to give myself some perspective.

I'm back!! (and 30) - blimey.

I've been hiding... sorry.  But I'm back now (and very glad of it).

Speak soon xx

Around here

The sun just keeps on shining here in Sheffield.  It's been unseasonably warm these past few weeks - I think they call it an Indian summer.  Either way, we're loving it!  The collection of brass on my windowsill is looking lovely - I'm enjoying watching it grow, especially because it's for such a special reason (they're for the wedding).  I'm also working on a few Christmas projects - yes I'm starting early this year in the hope I'll not make myself too stressed nearer the time. Above is my little corner where I work away whilst watching my rubbish TV programmes and snuggling with Betty.  I think I'll go do some more of that now...

Month

(image source)

Ok, so it's been about a month since my last post... oops.  It's been kind of frustrating for me with the technical issues and what not, but I'll try not to vent on here.  I do have to tell you one thing though... now my photo software has been sorted, I went and broke my phone by dropping it in a glass of water this week - so now I'm sans phone.  Ugh!  For the record I never do stupid things like that, so I'm annoyed at myself as well as the world.

Please bare with me whilst I sort my shiz out.  I promise to be better someday.

Quiet

Sorry it's still been a little quiet around here - I'm having some issues with my photo editing software. I know I should just get over it and post anyway, but I like to share my best if I can and I'm more comfortable editing pictures before I put them out on this bit of the internet I have going on here. I'll admit, I've shouted at my laptop a few times now and it's probably just retaliating. I hate technology sometimes... grr!

Anyway, whilst I try and fix my issues (and calm my temper) please enjoy this short girly fashion-y film.

My city: Sheffield

I've said it before, but I feel so lucky sometimes to live where I do.  Sheffield is the city of steel and greenery.  So many contrasts... the industrial and the rural.  It really is the best of both worlds.  Depending on my mood I can walk the city concrete taking in the noise and the colours, or walk through the parks with Betty by my side breathing the fresh air and feeling the grass below my feet.

Yep, even Mr. Attenborough is a fan of the steel city!  This is just one of many impressive street art spots in Sheffield.  I'm forever stumbling across new treasures, but this one is definitely a favourite.

Where concrete and nature coexist...

And when I need some peace I head over to the Botanical Gardens... a stones throw away from our flat.  With Betty in tow of course!

The hours I've spent here... listening to the birds, taking pictures of all the different flowers and trees, laying on the grass with a book or a new crochet project.  It's also Betty's favourite walking spot.  Because it's so nearby I get to walk around here each morning and I never take for granted how lucky I am to have this beautiful space at my fingertips.

There is so much charm about this city.  It has a rich history and a promising future.  Whether you're looking for live music, vintage shopping, locally sourced food or a walk in the hills, Sheffield has it all.  There is just so much to share about Sheffield.  I feel this is just the beginning.

M.I.A.

I realise I've been gone a while.  I kind of had an accidental blog break... sorry it's been so quiet around here, but I want you to know that I'm back now.  It started because I was crazy busy preparing for Glastonbury, getting stuff sorted at work for my temporary move to another office (and job), and also getting ready for my first ever craft fair.  I was sort of stressing about it at one point, thinking "sh*t I've not posted in so long!  I've got no time to take pictures or think of content... sh*t!", but after a while it felt quite good to not have to worry about getting the best from the natural light after work, or capturing every cool thing that was happening in my life.  I'm glad I had a break because now I feel a new vigour to get back on this blogging business.  I also want to start taking pictures again, and get better at taking pictures... I'm feeling inspired and in love with photography once more.

I hope you're still with me.  I'm not sure what my next few posts will be, but I'm thinking I'll be blogging in a much more organic way from now on and stop stressing about creating content.  Instead I'll concentrate on capturing my life creatively whilst challenging myself to be better (this is why, of course, I started blogging in the first place).

Thanks for your patience, and I'll see you again soon.