We are meeting up for a walking day along the river. Our coffee is swapped by some isotonic drink. Luckily you were up for this because I really need to move even though I’d rather sit in my comfy chair and sip hot chocolate. The sound is shining, clear blue skies with tufts of clouds that lazily move along. But we are not fools and bundled up in warm clothes. It is below freezing – only -2° not like previous weeks with -12°C. So we enjoy the extra vitamin D.
If you and I had coffee…
…I am not able to stop by myself before already blabbing about my upcoming arctic trip. Today in Three weeks we are starting the tour, I might have already survived (?) the first night in the tent. I am getting anxious. I am nervous. I am not feeling fully prepared. I am however also excited. It’s a bit emotionally. I also feel like I am not prepared and I realize all the small things I am still missing and need to do. And I feel like time is slipping through my fingers. It would be all easy if I did’t also had to work, take care of the household and my volunteering gig. I am a bit overwhelmed if I am perfectly honest.
If you and I had coffee…
…I would admit, that you can see this overwhelm in my home office the minute you step in. It is pure chaos. I am just dropping things left and right. Sports clothing, paper work, boxes of stuff I ordered. At least no food and used coffee cups. But this state of my room is pretty much an interpretation of my mind. Scatter stuff everywhere. So maybe I need to set aside 30 minutes later today to get some structure.
If you and I had coffee…
…I need to share again that I (kinda) saw the northern lights. It was really really hard to see them with my eyes alone but the camera picked up this view. I am very much hoping to see them with my own own when I am in the arctic.
If you and I had coffee…
…I am sadly announcing, that I will be skipping the 100 day project. Start date is February 22nd even though I have an idea I really don’t have the time. And obviously I would have to take break when being away. So with a heavy heart I decided to not start this year. I am going myself the option to start after the arctic though if I really feel like I miss out and what to do it. But last year’s project only went until day 23. Sad. And I know I want and need more creativity and art in my life. I just can’t find the time or better make it a priority. I guess somethings gotta give these days. I don’t particular like it though.
If you and I had coffee…
…I also sadly have to mention that the struggle in my husband’s company continues and is getting worse by the day. He is putting so much energy in everything, has 8 new clients appointments a day (might be slightly overexaggerated) everyone is so excited but no one is sighing any contract or starting the signed contracts. So no money comes in. It is really hard. And I can only watch. Listen to his thoughts, complains, worries. But it really is hard on me. And it worries me. And I think this is also part of my restlessness. And the worst is it takes a toll on his health and that is really scary. There isn’t really a solution besides hanging in there.
If you and I had coffee…
…I happily report that last night we had a wonderful Valentines date with our friends. It is somewhat of a joke as neither of us doesn’t anything for valentines day it just happened to be the day we were able to meet. But I figured I go all in and do a pink dessert. I am always bringing dessert as we usually meet at their place since they have a little girl. And they decorated and the table. It was a wonderful evening.
If you and I had coffee…
…I enthusiastically share about my current obsession with the Olympics. We are so collard event watchers. We will watch all sorts of big championships and the Winter Olympics is very dear to our heart. It too place during our honeymoon and I was sick so we didn’t get to do as many stuff as we wanted but instead had pizza in bed with the olympics. So when we were away at our little anniversary trip we also had three days to watch the Olympics. There isn’t a sport I do not watch. Seriously. I am just not having enough time to watch it all.
If you and I had coffee…
…I of course also quickly mentioned that we had our annual anniversary trip. It was again just wonderful. We just love our cabin. We always get the same one because we are pros and know which one has the best water views and is the “cheapest”. We also know the area so we don’t feel like we miss out when we decide to stay home. I am planning to write a little recap if I can manage. Fingers crossed I find some time. Just know it was wonderful and relaxing and just what we needed.
If you and I had coffee…
…I congratulate ENGIE for winning my little give away of the word of the year bracelets. I hope I can manage to make it next week and will send it.
We have finished out loop and arrive at the little parking spot where we met. I have to let you know that I have to pull a raincheck for next month’s coffee date – I will be on my way back from the arctic. We hug and you are heading home. So do I but not before taking a picture of the river for my little photo project.
How are you feeling these days emotionally? Mentally? Anything you would tell me on our coffee date? Did you do anything for Valentines Day?
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What a fun walk! It sounds like you have a lot going on all at once, and in response to your updates, I would say that the little things don’t matter (tidying up, etc.) and that you are likely prepared enough for the Arctic even if you don’t feel like it. And I would suggest that you do the 100 day project, even if it is a modified version. I am also a goal related person, but I think most of the time, the joy lies in the journey, so even if you don’t complete it exactly, you will still get much joy out of getting some or most of it done!
What a lovely virtual walk! You have a lot going on, and I think it’s natural that you feel overwhelmed. I have completed one 100-Day Challenge, and it burned me out pretty badly. I think it’s OK to let go of it this year. Or maybe you could change it to something that you can do easily, like a photo a day? There are many other creative challenges to do during the year. I like the 30-day ones. They’re much more approachable for me.
YES!!! I am a WINNER!! That seems braggy, but I’m excited.
There is mail and packages everywhere in my house. I really need to sit down and deal with it, but I don’t know when I’ll have time to do so. I feel you on the messy office!
Your Christmas card arrived last week, and the beautiful bright red ornaments looked so Valentine-y to me! Excellent timing, though of course I know you sent your cards out months ago.
I’m excited for your arctic trip, and I hope you get to see the Northern Lights! They were apparently going on when we were in Alaska a few years ago, but it was cloudy and rainy, so we didn’t get to see them. Poop.
That’s sucks not seeing the northern lights. It was the same with our honeymoon. We had one of the glass ugliest to watch them but too cloudy.
I am excited for the trip.
I can’t believe the card arrived only now. I did send it early Christmas and I had hoped it will be in time but 6-7 weeks after… puh. Not liking.
Tobia! I haven’t thanked you for my holiday card. I got it in early February, I think, and it made me so happy. It has a prominent place on my fridge. :) Thank you!
I’m sorry to hear that your husband’s company continues to struggle. It’s hard out there for so many companies. I hope he sees a turnaround soon. <3
I think your arctic adventure is "project" enough! But yes, you can always start one when you come back.
My life feels a bit chaotic at the moment, but I’m hoping that now that the wedding is done, I can settle into a bit more routine. I’m tracking time this week, so hopefully that will kick my butt into gear. Before lunch today I did run around the house and do a little tidy up (I still hadn’t fully unpacked my overnight bag from the wedding weekend) but I will have to finish vacuuming later today because it ran out of charge just after I started.
I’m really sorry to hear that your Hubby’s situation with the company is still hard. I can imagine that is very stressful for you both. Hopefully he will see some results from his hard work soon.