During my break from blogging I was busy doing things I love to do, and learning new things to add to my creating spirit. And of course there is always the day to day things that need to be done. Summer brings an added joy . . . Something I love to do. . . . . Gardening.
I have just a small little back yard. Really is is the size of a postage stamp. It seems to be just enough for me to take care of. When I first moved into my condo, the little backyard was a mess. . really! weeds, and hard rocky soil. A nice little patio, but who wants to sit on a patio when the surroundings is a dry weeded patch of rocky dirt?
So with the help of my children and my grandchildren. . and a few good friends my little dry rocky yard is turning into a nice little paradise for me. Oh, believe we there is still work to do, but I just do a little at a time and it is gradually turning into a space I love and enjoy.
The flowers have grown since this picture was taken. . . I am amazed at how well shrubs and flowers can do when you water and fertilize and give them tender care. Like I said it is a work in progress, a little at a time and soon it will be where I want it to be.
I don't have to worry about the front of my condo or the surrounding grounds. It is all taken care of my a lawn care service. It is nice to not have to worry about mowing and taking care of the shrubs and trees. For me living in a condo is a perfect fit. I really love where I live too. I have good neighbors close by, and I am centrally located in my community. I like having the end unit. . . call me crazy but I like to hear the sound of cars passing on the road. It assures me I am not alone. I guess it is something with me being afraid of aloneness. It is not even a "word", but believe me it is a feeling. It is different from loneliness. It is hard to describe, and the only way I can put it is being alone for so long. . . you have the feeling even when you are with others and enjoying your time. . .the aloneness become part of who you are. ALONE.
I try to stay busy as a bee as much as I can. I have so much to be thankful for. I also have so much to do.
There is always a project or two going on at my house.
You may wonder why I took a break from blogging. Well, I was a little tired of it. Sometimes blogging made me feel I wasn't good enough. . .I wasn't content with who I was, and the things I do. I read some fantastic blogs, very creative and beautiful. But seldom did I read about the person behind the blog. I don't expect people to bear their souls on social media, but it is nice to know that not everything is wonderful and beautiful all the time. This is life, and life can be very hard at times. In fact most of the time. Not always do our homes look picture perfect, and not everyone has the money and the resources to have glamorous homes and yards, and cars and children. . . . .and blogs. So I had to decide what direction I wanted to take my blog. I don't have nor never have had a glamorous life. . picture perfect is not me. I consider myself a good person trying and trying every day to better myself in some way. Some days it works and some days it doesn't but I keep trying. So. . .I am taking Karie's Chic Creations in a little different direction. I am going to be real. .. .I want to talk. . . I want to tell you my feelings and I want to write of my frustrations, and my hurts, and my faults. . .but I also want to talk about the good things in my life. The things that make me happy and the things that help me get through each day. You will still see the things I am creating, and you will still see my home, but there will be a new look to Karie's Chic Creations. It will be more about creating a life. . .I hope you will join me as I change the focus here . . .It will be an interesting journey.
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I wish more would stop showing every new paint color they paint everything and tell us something about themselves. That gets boring, painting and painting the same thing over and over and seeing new photos of it. I, for one, am not interested in that. I like to know the person. By the way, what I would give to step out in my front yard and see the view you do! Your Yorkie pupsters are precious.
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Brenda, Thank you. I enjoy your blog so much. It is my daily read. You are "real" and I like that. You are a great example of how interesting blogs can be. I hope to do some changing of mine, and give it more substance. More real life moments. I appreciate your comment. And yes those little pupsters are precious. You know exactly how it is. I don't know what I would do without them. Have a great day.
DeleteCan't wait to read your new focus.
ReplyDeleteKarie, I think your blog is fine and I enjoy the posts that you do. I am with you, I don't have tons of money to re-do all the time. Most of the time I shop the house for different items.
ReplyDeleteI can't even do a post about my garden as it looks terrible with the drought, plus I have been sick (read my last post) it will tell you all about everything.
So glad your back and we (senior's) have the same feelings alos. So hang in there, you are not alone.
Hugs,
Mary
Karie, I think your blog is fine and I enjoy the posts that you do. I am with you, I don't have tons of money to re-do all the time. Most of the time I shop the house for different items.
ReplyDeleteI can't even do a post about my garden as it looks terrible with the drought, plus I have been sick (read my last post) it will tell you all about everything.
So glad your back and we (senior's) have the same feelings alos. So hang in there, you are not alone.
Hugs,
Mary
Well I lost my comment somewhere in space LOL. I do like your posts Karie. They are real and I like all yout crafts and fur babies and what your doing in your garden. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been posting much as I've been sick (read my last post and it has what happened). Karie, I don't have tons of money to redo my home all the time. I shop the house and garage for items to re-arrange.
Us seniors feel the same way as you do. So my dear I look forward to reading your posts.
Lots of hugs,
Mary
Hello, Kari: This is the first visit I am making to your blog. . .really love the gorgeous needlepoint/embroidery pillows. Did you make these? Reading your post, I understand what you're saying. I like knowing more of what the people are like "behind the blog", and yes, there are times that I feel that I'm not good enough in the things I think I'm good at, and it's kept me from sharing some of what I enjoy doing. That shouldn't be! Your words are a wake up call to me. I really appreciate what you've shared here. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Cynthia. I hope you enjoy the rest of my blog. And yes I do make the embroidery and most of the things you see on my blog. Have a wonderful day. Hugs to you.
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