Returning from a trip always throws me off for a day or two. Especially when there is a time difference greater than an hour. With Alt. Summit having been a five day adventure, I was all settled into life in the MST zone.
This is how my week back home went down. Monday was a washout with no shower and a three hour nap on the couch – priceless and rare, but oh so needed! Tuesday through Thursday were just OK and I was able to catch up with house work in between yawns. Boring but necessary. Today I am in the zone, my time zone and well, let’s just say it was one of the most productive days I’ve had in weeks!!
Today was the day for getting things done. Specifically, my writing course! I am offering a creative writing workshop next month for kids in my area and have finally gotten my act together. The postcards are designed and ready to share – EEEKK! I’m excited to be teaching something I know well and have a serious passion for in life. It will be a mix of writing and art with lots of fun thrown in. I’m also nervous! It’s like when you throw a party and hope people will come. Have you ever put yourself out there like that? Oh, do tell and feel free to give me some tips while your at it!! Thanks and a high five to you for being brave!
Tomorrow night, I am meeting two wonderful friends for dinner and I can’t wait! Other than that, chilling out with my family. What are your plans this weekend?
Whatever you do, enjoy and I will see you back here on Monday! I’ll be starting a new column titled Mindful Monday – looking forward to seeing you there!
Live Well
photo taken through my hotel window in Salt Lake City last week – beautiful views!
Yup – I can relate. My first salon is next week!
What’s the worst that can happen? Some will show and if its slow the first time, it’ll grow… You’ll be great!
i KNOW! I thought of you and because of you, I am getting my self in order and just doing it! Thank you!
Jill– your workshop is going to be AMAZING. I wish we lived closer so I could sign the kids up–as you KNOW I would.
I can’t wait to hear more. What you are offering is priceless and I am so glad you are doing this!
Have a great weekend. No plans here–but we do have a babysitter for the kids tomorrow night! Looking forward to dinner with some friends–have a great dinner with yours.
xo!!
Thanks Caroline for the support!
The good thing is I do know the subject matter that I’m teaching so that removes a little bit of the EEEKKS.
Have a fun night tonight too!!!
Good for you for putting yourself out there! Yiu will be appreciated more than you know- as that is the first and hardest step! Creativity is daunting to most! You go girl- !
It will be better than you realize- share some video clips here if you can!
Suzanne
Thank you SO much for your kind words! I am so excited to teach kids and can’t wait.
Video is a great idea, but I’ll have to clear it with the parents first. Thanks!!!
Aww yeah, you go on with your bad self. I wish I lived closer because I have two kids that’d love it!
Why, thank you! And it would be awesome if I could teach your kids!! Next life!
xo
A serious high five!! You are inspiring me!!
Oh, so glad I am inspiring good things!! What are you wanting to do?
I’m sure your column will be hugely successful. What a great course to offer! Is it an e-course just an in person one?
The course will be in my home for kids grade 3-6th. It’s a writing course using fun, art, and hands on activities which will allow kids to like to write (and read).
Every kid is a storyteller at heart and their imaginations are amazing. Unfortunately they are put into such rigorous routines in school they loose the sense of freedom to be creative with their writing and really enjoy the process.
I’m hoping to be able to make them connect with that part of their brain and look forward to putting pen to paper.
BTW – SO glad you are stopping over here to visit me! It’s nice to have a connection with you after Alt. It was so great to meet you last week!
It sounds wonderful, wish my 11 year old could attend! Oh, I’m here. Once you’re in my Google Reader, it’s hard to get rid of me.
Glad to be stuck in your Google Reader!!! Ha!
The column will be Mindful Monday’s here on my blog. I want to start sharing more of my green-living in a more focused and intentional way. On a regular basis. It is something I live by and a huge part of who I am as a person.
Jill… just want to wish you good luck with your writing classes for the children.. it will be great. Also want to tell you how very proud I am of the woman you’ve become. Great wife, fantastic mother, caring friend and loving daughter.. What more could a Mother ask for? xo
Aww…thanks Mom! I love you! xo B