Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

Well it's been awhile since I've posted. I just don't seem to be able to keep up with this blogging thing. In my defense, I've been extremely ill for the past 3 months. I just recently found out that it's Lyme disease (although I have suspected that for awhile). Basically, my life has been reduced to laying on my couch watching Netflix. Yay Netflix! This has also made my buy nothing pledge a lot easier (although I did buy one pair of really comfy leggings)!

So in the spirit of interacting with the outside world (such a treat these days!), I'd like to share a few thoughts on being quasi-bedridden for 3 months:

(1) Cats make things better. Frankie and Herman have been great company while I lay around all day. Even though they ignore me most of the time! 

(2) You spent most of your time in your pjs and showering is a task of monumental proportions (I assume this also applies to parents with small children). All those cute summer dresses and sandals? As useless as if it were the middle of winter. That doesn't stop me from dreaming up outfits to wear to hypothetical events though ;)

(3) Small goals are important. Since being sick, I've realized that I always get out of bed in the morning. I might spend the rest of the day on the couch, but AT LEAST I GOT UP! Small goals lol. I also try to get outside for a walk once a day. I might only make it a block or two before turning around, but at least I tried. This one is particularly hard for me because I love hiking and haven't really been able to get out this year. 

(4) A large proportion of my wardrobe is me-made! When I actually worked up the energy to go through my closet, I was surprised at how much of my clothing is me-made. I stopped posting garments that I'd made online about 3 years ago because I didn't have time to take photos. Since then, I've made a lot of clothing that had a regular rotation in my wardrobe pre-sickness. I'm going to try to start posting some of it online soon!

(5) In the spirit of reducing clutter, I have done two things:

• Started an Etsy store selling vintage patterns that I've accumulated over the years. Check it out! I had my first sale yesterday - so exciting!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueChickadees

I packed up a bunch of clothing I don't wear anymore and sold it to a local second-hand store. I hope to post some of my handmade items on Etsy as well. 

  I guess after all is said and done, I'm feeling pretty optimistic today - and to top it all off, a friend just sent me this beautiful bouquet of flowers!