So far this week there's been a lot going on as we prepare for our trip to London early next week. I was hoping to get a few extra things in my Etsy shop this week...Some new jewelry and a wristlet is ready...Just not enough time to fuss with photos, write-ups, etc. These new pretties will have to wait until we get back. We've not even been on our holiday/vacation yet, and already I think of when we get back--LOL!
But there is much to reflect on when we return from London. When we get back I will be having a bit of a slow-down, at least for the month of July. With summer here, I would like very much to enjoy it more with Dear Husband. And we do have a lot of exterior painting yet to do on the house! I also look forward to some time to work on creating some lovely things for my sister and her baby. (She is doing very well, by the way, and the baby is blooming along great, very healthy baby!) She's due in November, which is not really that far off...So I better get going on some little, tiny sweaters, bibs/burpies, bonnets and whatnot. My sister has also asked me to make a special tote bag for her too to carry around baby things. This will be fun!
There is more to the slow-down though. Along with some recurring back pain I have, which I've mentioned before, I've also been experiencing some acute pain in my hands and wrists. Basically I've been using muscles and joints in my hands and arms too much, too much repetitive motions. Time at the computer using the keyboard is especially challenging at the moment. I'm online a lot daily, more than I realize, tapping away---updating my Etsy shop, doing promotion at Etsy, making photos ready for the shop and blog, visiting my blog friends, writing personal and business emails...We all know this song though, don't we? Everyone knows keeping a blog, visiting blogs requires a lot of time, energy, etc. With the back pain and now the hand/wrist pain, I see that I must make some changes to feel better, or at least for my back and hands to feel better. Part of this will mean reducing significantly the time I spend online and working at the computer. This makes me quite sad though, as I so much enjoy visiting all you good friends, seeing what's happening at your blogs, responding to your comments you leave here. I know response to comments is not "expected", but it is something I've tried to do as often as I can since I began blogging. I like to talk, keep the conversations going, share things, to nurture these special friendships in my life. For a little while at least though, I will not be able to respond to comments. Questions I always have responded to, and will continue to do so. I will still be around to visit everyone as often as I can, at least once a week. Here at Pink Purl I will be reducing posts/updates to once a week, at least for part of the summer. Occasionally I'll add a Pink Saturday post for a little extra, and these will mainly be picture posts, of course. During July I will be updating and adding new items to my Etsy shop. But I will be working less intensively for a bit and reducing my work time/hours.
Not to worry though, I am OK! Just in need of trying to take better care of myself, of my body. Permanent damage to my back or hands is not something I want--LOL! Not a good thing...So I'm making some small changes that will offer a big difference to the quality of my days. I am using special support gloves on my hands while I do my craft work (and craft fun), as well as during time at the computer. Special exercises for my hands and back are already helping. I'm rearranging my daily schedule to make room for more exercise and movement. And hope in time to even return to a more formal sitting meditation practice!
Well, anyway, thanks if you're still reading...and for listening. I just wanted to let you know what's happening and what will be happening here this summer. It's going to be a great summer! And I'll still be around! ;o)
Happy Weekend, my friends!
P.S. On a much lighter note, stop by if you can on Saturday for a little more Pink Saturday fun! And can anyone "Name That Tune"--the song title and band that I've "borrowed" this post's title from?
