Looking for inspiration

I'm always looking for inspiration, be it an idea for a meal, a new recipe, what to do with my hair, garden, house, wardrobe, anything, I'm looking, watching and researching constantly it seems. It is just my nature. And I hate being stuck in a rut. I always remember my mom saying to me that she would make a lousy old person. She did not make a lousy old person and I honestly think she thought as long as she kept a young, positive mindset she would live on. Unfortunately she did not live on, the mind was willing but the body was not able. But her mind was young even when she was not. I remember my mom and I playing with my two nieces-physically playing outside, while my sister in-law, my nieces mom, just sat and watched. It was a sad statement about my sister in-law then and still holds true now. She certainly is not young at heart. But we are all different.

I have a love hate relationship with change. Yes it's hard. Some people love and embrace it. Some resist change, fighting it tooth and nail. But regardless if you love or hate it, it happens. I like change on my terms...you should be laughing now as we are seldom, if ever in charge of how things go or happen in our lives. I love to try new things, and change things up. But when you are always met with a negative response sooner or later that will dies...this is the case with me and my house. I only choose changes and projects that I know I can do on my own. Trying or every thinking about suggesting to try new things and always having a "negative Nancy" poop on my ideas gets really, really old after while. I hope I'm not one of those people. I know we all are at time or another but I try to be willing to look at, try something new.

But back to the inspiration. Yes I'm always looking for new ideas. My guilty pleasure right now is Pinterest, it has been for quite some time. I can't recommend this website enough but don't join!! I'm kidding here! When I need a quick creative break from life I go to pinterest. When I need a recipe for a mean I go to pinterest. When I have a certain colored top or pants I want to put together an outfit for, you guessed it, I go to pinterest! I have the app on my phone and I jump on there occasionally when on my laptop, but not as much. It give me so much inspiration! 

I was recently cleaning up from out musical production and about to throw out old barn boards... when what do I do but jump on Pinterest to see if there is any thing cool to do with that old barn wood. Sure enough I find a project where basement steps are re-done with old barn boards. It looks pretty cool. I love power tools and things just looks like some measuring and getting things to fit. I can't wait. The old nails are pulled out of the old boards now all I need to do is start to measure (twice) cut (once) and figure out the best way to get this attached to the existing steps. I think I will look pretty cool when all is said and done. When will it get done, well that remains to be seen. I'd like to start working on it after school, but so far my after school time has not been my own. But soon I hope. Otherwise it will be on the top of my summer vacation list.

I also love to pin crochet patterns and stitches on Pinterest. My mom tried to teach me how to crochet but my friend Nancy mastered it quickly and correctly. I was a lost cause. But I've since then, thanks to Pinterest and youtube, gotten a handle on crocheting and a variety of crochet stitches. It is a challenge and fun. I never have the correct yarn on hand but I mess around and try with the yarn I do have. I enjoy it! And I think my mom would be pleased with my accomplishments!! I'm trying.

So no matter what you are looking for inspiration for or where you are looking for it, as long as you are looking and trying and challenging yourself you are putting yourself out there and you are making a difference. Even if it is just in your little world and a small part. Enjoy the inspiration, it's what keeps us alive.

Positive thought of the day: Spring time rains. I love the smell of rain!