I wanted to start the week out with a Daily Life post, not only to catch everyone up on the last several weeks, but to use this to hold myself accountable. I’ve been struggling with finding motivation and energy to focus on creative work, leaving me feeling even more burned out at my fulltime job. I want to get back to one of the very basic reasons of why I began my blog and that was to create every single day. Whether it’s just a small craft, large scale wall art, recipe, or a blog post I’m writing.. I want to get back to that feeling of producing something with my own two hands and creative mind.
I’m going to be setting my alarm a little earlier than usual (ask for mercy for those that have to deal with me being a tired grump this week) and to focus on something creative.. even if I can only spare 15 minutes. I’ll share a few of the projects or creations on my Instagram stories this week so be sure to follow @TattooedMartha to see more. If you would like to do the same, please feel free to tag me in your own creations so I can share some of them!
This year’s garden feels like it may never happen with the Game of Thrones-like never ending winter we’ve been getting. Tomorrow’s forecast: SNOW. I have all of my seeds started in the garage under a grow light, but my main concern is the garden itself. I’m changing the layout from last year and adding a few more archways for shade and a potting station. My days off are limited and don’t often sync up with the few nice days we have so I haven’t been able to get much work done. Fingers crossed that this is the last of it so I can sink my hands into some of that rich Iowa soil soon!
The hunt for the perfect farmhouse also continues. Last week we had a Mother/Daughter day and drove over to Winterset, a cute little town just 30 minutes from my parents. We spent some time exploring antique shops, eating at the famous Northside Cafe, and then looking at a few houses in the area. Of course the one I wanted most was this gorgeous 1860’s brick home that desperately needed a new roof, had extensive water damage, and looked like several murders had occurred throughout the decades. My list of dream home amenities are as follows: Big kitchen, farmhouse sink, claw-foot tub, and at least 2 ghosts.. preferably friendly.
It’s tough to save money long-term for a thing you don’t possess yet.. it sometimes feels like you’re saving for nothing so each month I’ve purchased a small piece of furniture or decor for my “farmhouse.” It may seem like I’m putting the cart before the horse, but it helps me stay motivated that I’m working toward something I’ll have very soon and not this distant fairy-tale goal.
How do you stay motivated on long term goals? What goals are you working toward currently this year? Leave your comments below!
Have a great week!
Sam Simeone says
I certainly can relate to feeling like you don’t have time for “you”, though my full-time job is mothering, so it IS a bit different. I, like you, am awaiting consistently warm weather so I can get my garden started as well! This Saturday it was 80+ out, so my daughter and I got out and cleared the old dead herbs out of my planter, and pulled some weeds in my raised bed. She’s not-quite-two, so her brand of help isn’t always helpful, but it was still wonderful to get outside for a bit and get our hands dirty!
And don’t feel bad about buying things for a house you don’t yet have. I spent years of birthdays and christmases building my Fiestaware collection and now they make me smile everytime I open my kitchen cabinets! š
I look forward to see what creative things you’ll do in the coming weeks and I can’t wait to compare garden notes once Spring finally hits!
Sasha says
Aw Iām so glad you got some outdoor time with her! I had one day that I was able to clear up some of the wood planks, rocks, and dead herbs, but there is still a ton of projects I want to work on. Itāll be so much easier when the weather cooperates and the days get just a little bit longer! Sending you warm thoughts!