Great Expectations

It's been a pasta and red wine sort of evening. It's been a pasta and red wine sort of week. You know, those days when you just want to curl up with carbs and a blanket and do absolutely nothing. 

As much as I've wanted to research my trip, plan my adventures, and share photos and the latest-and-greatest with you, I've been utterly exhausted by it all. All = work, transition, family stuff, obligations, social life, having the occasional fun and oh yes, my own pride in wanting this project to be something great. And then there's the frustration that I really want to be on the road taking photos, not stuck behind a desk all day.

As a result of my burnout, I almost cancelled today's meeting with my creative coach, the effervescent Genevieve Brazelton of Lightbox SF. Lightbox SF's mission is to empower creatives to take over the world. Not sure if I've been feeling that much like conquering the world, let alone conquering my pile of laundry.

She reminded me that it's sometimes okay to do nothing. Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what we need to refresh ourselves and prepare for the next round of creative inspiration. I think I struggle with this a bit. I'm always on the go, juggling a number of things simultaneously, jumping head first into new experiences. It's the way I'm wired and I like it. But every once and a while it gets the best of me and I need to be reminded it's okay to slow down and not be so hard on myself. 

So please be patient as I get myself rejuvenated for the next round of news, photos and fun. But for now, I'm taking a little pasta and red wine break...