Passion-less. Expedit. Try.
I have not been scrapping. I don't know what has gone wrong, and I don't like that feeling. It just seems like I cannot find time. Well, not that I cannot find time, but when I have time, I'd much rather veg in front of the TV and watch my favourite TV shows and relax. Have I lost my passion for scrapping? THAT is the feeling I'm afraid to confront. I don't want to lose it. The fact that I don't have scrapping space doesn't really help, but surely, I can't always blame it on that? Help me people .... what has gone wrong? How do I get my passion back?
That said, my hubby got very sick of my scrap stash conquering the floors of our study. They are growing like weeds and we can no longer find a path. He got me the infamous Ikea Expedit shelf and has ordered me to clean up or else....
yikes.... so I did. It took me nearly a week to sort out all the crap off the floor (and that's just the floor!). I haven't ventured into my dining table stuff yet. :(
These are birthday cards for Ellen's classmates' as she was invited to their birthday parties. I had to make them because I started a trend in her class, didn't I? I can't not make a card for one kid and not the rest! Here they are...
A card and matching envelope using Cosmo Cricket's Cogsmo papers for Peter.
And these are for Trei and Taylah (twins). The chipboard boy and girl were the Crop For Kids embellishments. If anyone is interested in getting them, just let me know. :)
I have made quite a lot of observations lately. Well, since I haven't been scrapping, my mind better be put to good use doing something else, right? :) I won't dump it all in one post but I will start sharing this one with you which rang true to me.
My son's kinder teacher is a lovely lady and obviously, a fantastic teacher. Ellen was taught by her and now Phaedon too. When it comes to computers, she is absolutely clueless. She has one in her office, but it serves its basic purpose in its boring life - for her to type out her reports in Word, print photos and basic email functions. And I mean, basic. I recently showed her how to send an email with attachment and she was elated. When she recently got a new camera and couldn't get her photos printed the same way the old camera did, she was a damsel in distress. I got a big hug from her just by pressing a few buttons and showing her how to minimize a screen to get her back to the desktop. She just couldn't handle the change, the need to learn new technology or new methods to do things. Don't we all?! Especially a new computer, a new camera, a new piece of audio/video equipment, etc. But it just dawned on me, why do we do differently to what we teach? Don't we always encourage our children to try new things, to explore, to venture, to experience and learn? Do we tell them to give up because they can't handle it? Do we tell them it's too hard before they even try? And if you do, please stop. Children don't know what is "too hard" unless you tell them so. If they want to read a book that is a little beyond their level, indulge them. They may well get bored and lose interest, but at least let them try and find out for themselves. You never know, they might really enjoy it. Anyway back to my original point, I challengingly asked her (only because we are friendly), "But you teach our children to try new things, explore new equipment all the time!" And her answer was, "Yeah, but I just never found the need to learn this."
When did we stop trying and decide that new things are too hard to learn? Or worse, when did we decide there is no "need" to learn? Did becoming a mom stop us? Did age? Are there other priorities that precede setting an example for our children?
It was a lightbulb moment for me. I decided I need to be more conscious of how my children will perceive me and how they will learn from me. If I am resistant to change, so will my children, and I don't want that in them. Life is too short for them not to make the best of everyday, or for them to be hindered or deterred if they want to try something. So do it, my friends. Try or learn something new this week, do it for yourself and for your children. If you do... do come back and tell me about it. :)
I didn't mean to be philosophical on my first post after disappearing for so long. hehehe...
On a lighter note, I do have a few "Michelle-you-must-scrap-this" ideas...
1. My son declares that black and white are not colours.
2. My son asked me why I ate him ... looking at the photos of me when he was "in my tummy".
3. The tooth fairy visits....
Have a great weekend. :) :)
That said, my hubby got very sick of my scrap stash conquering the floors of our study. They are growing like weeds and we can no longer find a path. He got me the infamous Ikea Expedit shelf and has ordered me to clean up or else....
yikes.... so I did. It took me nearly a week to sort out all the crap off the floor (and that's just the floor!). I haven't ventured into my dining table stuff yet. :(These are birthday cards for Ellen's classmates' as she was invited to their birthday parties. I had to make them because I started a trend in her class, didn't I? I can't not make a card for one kid and not the rest! Here they are...
A card and matching envelope using Cosmo Cricket's Cogsmo papers for Peter.
And these are for Trei and Taylah (twins). The chipboard boy and girl were the Crop For Kids embellishments. If anyone is interested in getting them, just let me know. :)
I have made quite a lot of observations lately. Well, since I haven't been scrapping, my mind better be put to good use doing something else, right? :) I won't dump it all in one post but I will start sharing this one with you which rang true to me.
My son's kinder teacher is a lovely lady and obviously, a fantastic teacher. Ellen was taught by her and now Phaedon too. When it comes to computers, she is absolutely clueless. She has one in her office, but it serves its basic purpose in its boring life - for her to type out her reports in Word, print photos and basic email functions. And I mean, basic. I recently showed her how to send an email with attachment and she was elated. When she recently got a new camera and couldn't get her photos printed the same way the old camera did, she was a damsel in distress. I got a big hug from her just by pressing a few buttons and showing her how to minimize a screen to get her back to the desktop. She just couldn't handle the change, the need to learn new technology or new methods to do things. Don't we all?! Especially a new computer, a new camera, a new piece of audio/video equipment, etc. But it just dawned on me, why do we do differently to what we teach? Don't we always encourage our children to try new things, to explore, to venture, to experience and learn? Do we tell them to give up because they can't handle it? Do we tell them it's too hard before they even try? And if you do, please stop. Children don't know what is "too hard" unless you tell them so. If they want to read a book that is a little beyond their level, indulge them. They may well get bored and lose interest, but at least let them try and find out for themselves. You never know, they might really enjoy it. Anyway back to my original point, I challengingly asked her (only because we are friendly), "But you teach our children to try new things, explore new equipment all the time!" And her answer was, "Yeah, but I just never found the need to learn this."
When did we stop trying and decide that new things are too hard to learn? Or worse, when did we decide there is no "need" to learn? Did becoming a mom stop us? Did age? Are there other priorities that precede setting an example for our children?
It was a lightbulb moment for me. I decided I need to be more conscious of how my children will perceive me and how they will learn from me. If I am resistant to change, so will my children, and I don't want that in them. Life is too short for them not to make the best of everyday, or for them to be hindered or deterred if they want to try something. So do it, my friends. Try or learn something new this week, do it for yourself and for your children. If you do... do come back and tell me about it. :)
I didn't mean to be philosophical on my first post after disappearing for so long. hehehe...
On a lighter note, I do have a few "Michelle-you-must-scrap-this" ideas...
1. My son declares that black and white are not colours.
2. My son asked me why I ate him ... looking at the photos of me when he was "in my tummy".
3. The tooth fairy visits....
Have a great weekend. :) :)
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