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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Life Doesn't Stop For ANYBODY

Having one of my more "personal" blog moments. I read recently those words above "Life Doesn't Stop for ANYBODY" and thought - "oh my, ain't that the truth!" I feel like I have lived a year this summer with all the hustle and bustle and work.
June 2013. A day working (and playing) at Zia Gallery in New Haven,
where I have work available for purchase. 
Packed up and moved my household contents in May, went on a vaction to FL and - while there - my old house sold, came back from FL and instantly closed on my new home and started unpacking, renovating, working, writing checks, whew! (if that sentence confused you, try living it!)
Mae West said: "You only live once, but if you do it right,
once is enough." - Mexico Beach Florida May 2013

Overall, it's been a whirlwind, but I am so pleased with how it's all coming along. And along the way I have had some moments of fun.

Christy and I hanging out for 6 1/2 uninterrupted hours
 in July 2013! This is huge with all the miles between
us and the fact her three sons keep her BUSY BUSY! 
It's those "needed breaks" that have helped me focus on getting this house done one bit at a time. I am so greatful for them.

Originally a pretty sickly looking evergreen was here in the
front yard. Had a redbud put in and Karlene & I did the
rock hunting, laying them out, mulching, etc. Took two hours,
but it got done quickly with TEAM WORK! July 2013. 
While it's true "Life Doesn't Stop for ANYBODY" - we can make sure to slow down a bit and enjoy some moments in order to recharge our batteries.
Another Stellar Sip of Wine & Sunset at Robller Winery! Summer 2013. 
How do I recharge?
- Meals or Winery Trips with Friends &/or Family
- Reading a book (slowly savoring my current one and it's "heavy" on the heart so I have to take breaks from it)
- Good Tea or Coffee or Ice Cream!
- Creek Days With My Daughter
- Texting or Chatting on Facebook with People
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- Stopping and Really Enjoying all I Have Accomplished by Putting my Touch on this New Place aka: Making This House a Home (cliche but true)
- Little Drives Here and There
- Doing MINIMAL Work for My Upcoming School Year (it ain't August yet!) I am just doing FUN Things and Posts with my Journalism Students
- Participating In 30 Day Photo Challenges and Other Photo Projects That Push Me to Think / Create / SEE / Observe
- Reading Blogs and Articles I enjoy
- Watching Movies (new ones and old ones)
CREEK! Blue Springs Creek with my daughter.
June 2013. 
So, while Life Doesn't Stop for ANYBODY" - we can slow a moment down and enjoy it to recharge ourselves. This is a clip from a SCI FI movie, but give it a chance. One of my favorite scenes.

The PERFECT moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdgjUPMiiEc

Thanks for reading and as always if you leave a comment you can be entered to win a prize from me.

All words and images by the M of MK Designs :)

July 2013.
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8 comments:

  1. FabricologistaJuly 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Life doesn't stop for one of my dear friends in Rosebud. She's on the move all day and gets more done in a day than 2-5 other folks. She is an inspiration, to say the least. If I only had 1/10th of her energy. In one day, yesterday, I believe, she retrieved her dog from the vet, made a trip to get the ringer washer, picked up the tent for the Rural MO Spinners this weekend, tried to bale hay...unsuccessful because of baler problems), endured the brutal heat and humidity, and got to do a load of laundry in her new washer right before dark. Oh, I can't forget the daily feeding/watering of the sheep, goats (fiber & milk), cow/calf, llamas, alpacas, chickens/geese/peacocks/ducks, angora rabbits...and milking of goats. And I bet she did some knitting/crocheting after dark when she finally sat down. Although in between tasks, she's probably in the kitchen canning something to sell at the farmer's market. And she does things for herself too. Last weekend, Fiber Fling; this weekend, MO Spinners; sometimes wineries; and even traveling halfway across the country to pick up a new sheep/goat becomes an adventure. The best of the best is the occasional visit by her adorable grandson. They are like soul mates! And he's all of 4. For Kathy, it never ends.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    It was a great day of hanging out and catching up!! Thanks for the reminder to slow down and enjoy life!

    Christy

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  3. Juli SchusterJuly 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Your energy is an inspiration to me, Michelle :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    And I thought I had a busy summer. For your toilet issue, why not shoot what is on the back of the toilet.

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    1. karlene's momJuly 18, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      I did a different solution! See facebook, but thanks for the suggestion! I got your suggestion after I came up with my shot! LOL :)

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    2. FabricologistaJuly 20, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      I did that for my personal 2nd runner up, and used both seat and tank for the challenge. It was fun! Not as beautiful as those by Michelle Ann & Slava.

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    3. karlene's momJuly 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Awe! Michelle Anne of MK Designs thanks you so much! :) And Slava would/will too I bet! So appreciated!

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  5. karlene's momJuly 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Fabricologista you win! Inbox me on facebook your mailing address for your prize!

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