Somerset Life Gets ME!

I picked up a copy of Sumerset Life at Michael's tonight and was thrown at the editor, Christen Olivarez's, letter! In the first paragraph she basically sums up what I have been feeling!

A "creative rut"!

She talks about how difficult that can be on someone who is a creative soul. Someone who looks at being a creative person as her identity. I am that person - I am a creative soul that right now is stuck in the day to day responsibilities of life.

Let me get this straight - I am not complaining at all!

I have an amazing life!

I just haven't been able to "be" creative for a long time and I am feeling a bit lost.

A little over a year ago I had surgery to repair a torn bicep. Prior to the surgery, I couldn't do much. I would hurt for days if I used my arm too long crafting. I would modified my behavior & did less - which is very difficult for me - Soon, I was modifying everything & unable to do much of anything. The last straw was that I hurt for three days after I used the rotary cutter to cut fabric for a quilt I was making - It was then I realized it was time for surgery.

I had the best surgeon EVER! Not only did he do an amazing job at repairing my bicep, he placed the incision at my arm pit. This way, my scar is hidden & I can wear just about anything without it showing. No crazy scar across my upper arm! Thanks doc!!

I went to physical therapy for 4 months and just did what I had done before - modified my behavior to not use my arm too much. A year later and I think I am ready for more. A LOT MORE!

I have my cross stitch & embroidery - but I miss my scrapbooking and sewing. I miss doing home projects. Painting, gardening, adding molding & doing small improvements ;)

One of the best things about building our new home is that I will be able to do projects again. Add to that - I will have a dedicated area for my crafts. It will be so wonderful to have a space that has natural light that I can create in. 

I am getting ready to box up all my craft/sewing/painting supplies in preparation for our move - but once they are un-boxed in our new space - it's on!

I promise to take it slow - but I'm ready to get back to being me.