To say that last week was a roller coaster would an understatement.
It started out horribly, comically bad. Melodramatically, unabashedly bad. Panic inducing, press release writing bad. And then mid week, it became incredibly, wonderfully good. Fairy godmother good. The kind of good that picks you up and whispers to you that those things you’ve been dreaming about? They’re happening. Right here. Immediately. And you’re going to rise to the occasion like you know that you can.
So this weekend when I sat down to write? Forgive me, but my mind is still swimming. So I’m drawing the curtains to keep the sun out, and I’m putting my sleeping mask back on until I’m rested and ready for the world.
I need five more minutes, and then I’ll be ready for the week.
Just five more, I promise.
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I felt that way this morning when my alarm went off. That horrible, nasty feeling when you’ve realized it’s just the beginning of the week. But then, you have a second realization, that it’s the beginning of a new week. One you’ve been blessed to be a part of. Okay, that’s all I’ve got for inspiration. It’s Monday, give me a break. :)
I love that attitude, that the week is a gift. I can think of things like my morning coffee as a gift but sometimes I roll over and all I can offer is “really? But…yea no…” and go back to bed.
Would you like to be my life coach? We could totally do it over skype. =)
your blog truly makes me smile. :)
.-= kelly ann´s last blog ..a girl, her camera, and other things. =-.
Anyone that has even read a single post here on your blog would be able to tell you the same thing as your fairy godmother: you can rise to any occasion! I honestly have so much faith in you it’s crazy, you are an inspiration by how capable you consistently show yourself to be. Have a net cuddle for all the crappy you had to endure at the start of the week, because regardless of whether it’s still present or not my heart hurt for you hearing of it…so it’s a selfish cuddle really. To make me feel better, for you. :)
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Thank you so much for such sweet words, Janie! My goodness- you made my day, truly thank you. =)
I know the feeling dear. Take your five (or even fifteen) minutes and sleep in a little longer. Sending you hugs!
Oh, how this post spoke to me this morning. Five more minutes would be wonderful (probably for most of the world). Take all the extra sleep/relaxation you need! You know we’ll always be here (in the we-love-you kind of way, not the creepy stalkerish kind of way) :)
.-= Nora´s last blog ..Moments =-.
Ohhh, I HEAR you. I need like five more hours. Scratch that. Five more days. And then—THEN I’ll be good to go.
Enjoy your five more minutes, lady. :)
.-= Hannah´s last blog ..I have fallen behind… =-.
oh. my. gosh. story of my life right now. I was so good yesterday getting all the things done I needed to do instead of wallowing on the couch with Dr. Quinn…and I even made my girls truffles for tomorrow! …but all I get for it is insomnia. fail, life. fail.
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..breather? =-.
I don’t think you will find a single soul that doesn’t agree with you on that on a Monday morning… ;)
.-= san´s last blog ..On being a twin =-.
Enjoy your extra five minutes (or however long you need!) … I hit snooze at least 4 times this morning. Oh, Mondays …
I am so excited for all the great things you’ve got ahead…can’t wait to watch you soar, my friend. Love you, kiddo.
What a lovely post! I’m so glad that your week turned around into something amazing :) So yes: take your 5 minutes (10 even!) and enjoy them :)
.-= Anais´s last blog ..Say no to butt cracks =-.
So am I! Because it was in the “nosedive” position for some time! lol Thanks, miss
Cheers to five more minutes (or ten). I must have snoozed my alarm clock three times this morning. Just one of those days…
.-= Dani´s last blog ..Wanderlusting =-.
Just a little bump in the road, dear. Good things are coming your way. So excited for you! xo
.-= Lauren From Texas´s last blog ..Springtime = bathtime =-.
Take TEN minutes. We’ll still be here :)
ps; I’m only an email away if you need me! xo
.-= Liz´s last blog ..Link Bytes 3.26.10 =-.
I’m going to take you up on that! I’m going to need some advice from you & your amazing style and skills =)
I had a horrific week, as well. Good luck to both of us for a better one, starting today!
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..Big Decisions in Blogging. Maybe. =-.
I agree. Take as many minutes as you need. We will always be here! :)
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Just for the money. =-.
Oh lady, you have put a smile on my face on my own spectacularly bad day. Thanks :)
.-= hillary´s last blog ..Be Patient Oh The Past Is Just A Memory And Heal Heal Your Vines You’ll Heal Inside Eventually =-.
Five extra minutes?
Amen.
:)
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..This Is My Story, This Is My Song… =-.
God I love your blog and your writing style.
Fine, you can have five more minutes ;)
Have a great Monday, love. XO
I definitely understand that feeling. Take all the time you need! <3
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The one where I make a big confession, and give myself a pep talk. =-.
Can’t wait to hear about it!
.-= Habbala´s last blog ..I believe… =-.
Oh, I definitely know that feeling! Hope your Monday gets better. :)
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..if i won the lottery =-.
I know exactly how you feel…
So wonderfully put.
.-= Samantha´s last blog ..Is It Spring Yet? =-.
Seriously, my weeks/days are so up and down right now! So i feel you on that one. This morning, it was like, “30 more minutes?” :) I hope this week goes better!
.-= Alyssa´s last blog ..Too short… =-.
Oh man, I had a ROUGH week this past week. you are totally allowed to take a little time to yourself lady and get a little quiet shut eye away from the real and virtual world. :)
ps, thank you for the friendly love, posting my blog button! <3 adore you. and so excited for our project.
.-= Moorea Seal´s last blog ..Giveaway Call Out =-.
I don’t know about your clock in Winnipeg but I’m pretty sure it has been more than five minutes. ;)What a bitch eh? Kisses!
.-= Rugged Fox´s last blog ..My Mind is Clearer Now =-.
lol Oh mister… <3
Take all the time you need! All work and no play makes Kyla a sleepy blogger.
.-= Kara´s last blog ..Prescott and a vintage Pyrex extravaganza! =-.
If there weren’t lows, then would we experience any highs? Forgive the platitude, just trying to make you feel better :)
No no, platitude me! I need all I can get right now! =)
I’m excited for you and everything that’s happening. I can’t wait to see what happens next with you!
.-= Stephany´s last blog ..Confessions… {Part 1} =-.
Oh my, I hope everything is okay! I love that photo too, it totally looks like me in the morning.
Aw I’m glad you week got better! You have a lovely blog here, and your hair cut is too cute!!
Just hit snooze as much as you need–sometimes the dreams that come in that hazy snoozy (so not a word, but whatever) state are the best of all. We’re ready for you when you’re ready to storm back in!
.-= Her´s last blog ..The eloquence of grief =-.
That certainly does sounds like a crazy week, and definitely worth taking the time out. Have a good blogging mini-break :)
.-= Charlie´s last blog ..Soulful Thinking =-.
I can understand that five more minutes can do wonders, so take all the time you need. By the way, I love the optimism shining through in this post.
.-= Megan´s last blog ..This and That =-.
I feel like I’ve been hitting the snooze button since I got back from Texas! Definitely know how you feel…
.-= Doniree´s last blog ..Tramp Stamps, Religion, and My Sacrum =-.
Wonderful, i love this feeling of pushing the morning wake up. You know wat i seriously keep an alarm in the morning it snoozes exactly at 5.00 in the morning. i just shut it off and sleep again! I love the feeling!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Who is smarter ? =-.
I’m glad to hear your week turned itself right around. Take all the time you need. :)
.-= Ally´s last blog ..Twittering My Face =-.
Looks like you do need some rest; sometimes pushing the snooze button for a couple of times isn’t a bad idea after all.
.-= John´s last blog ..FLL Malaysia Competition 2010 : The Competition Day =-.
I think this post pretty much sums up the last couple of WEEKS for me, in terms of needing “just five more minutes” before I’m ready to put anything worthwhile on my blog. There’s too much going on, too many things I CAN’T share, and I keep sitting down to post something and nothing wants to come. Soon…I really hope. But hey, I’m catching up on other people’s blogs! That’s good, right? :)
.-= Tabitha´s last blog ..Seven! =-.
This week is nearly over. I hope that you can make it through, smiling!
Oh gosh! I totally would give my big toe for five minutes of NOTHING. And knowing when the five minutes started that NOTHING would interrupt it. I don’t know if it’s spring or what, but I feel like the treadmill started before I was even thinking about going for a run.
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