Yes, it's true. I really have nothing in particular to say. My DH went to bed early -- the kids are all finally in bed. And for some crazy reason I decided to have a glass of wine at 10:45pm. So here I sit, thinking I should scrapbook or read, but instead I decided to ramble. Why not?
As I logged on to my computer tonight, I read the news headlines. What has this world come to? Am I the only one who sometimes wonders why I brought children into this world? Don't get me wrong -- my kids are my life. But some days I get nothing but knots in my stomach wondering how in the world I can protect them from the vast amount of evil out there. I know there is a lot of good too, but my goodness there are a lot of sick, crazy people and things to contend with. It scares me. But I guess that's where faith should come into play. You instill values in your children. You protect them to the best of your ability. And you realize God has a plan. And maybe you don't read so many news headlines. In my opinion, there is a fine line between being informed and making yourself nuts. I want to know enough to realize when there's a problem -- but not so much that I want to run and hide. Know what I mean? (If not, maybe it's the wine talking! LOL)
On a completely different topic -- there's been lots of scrapbookers talking about doing 100 layouts before buying any new items to add to their stash. Like a challenge of sorts. It sounds like a great idea -- really. And I for one, should do it. Heavens knows I have plenty to work with. So part of me is kind of jazzed -- thinking maybe such a challenge would make me scrap on a continual basis -- stealing moments here and there to work on layouts. Another part of me says, "Are you kidding? I'll be lucky if I do 100 layouts before I'm 80!" And seriously -- will I be able to resist buying any scrapping product for however long it takes me to make ONE HUNDRED pages. ONE HUNDRED??? I don't make that many in a year. Could I? Probably, yes. Can I go several months without shopping? No comment.
Okay -- I have rambled quite a bit for someone who claims to have nothing to say. Again...can we just blame it on the wine?
ENJOY your evening! (Or morning, or afternoon -- depending on when you might read this! :) )
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4 comments:
Simple solution...change it to 25 layouts or some other reasonable layout number for you! As for the other, I am in the group that tries to stay informed, but not make myself nuts group which you could very easily do... I hope that you enjoyed your quiet time! smiles...
good to see you blogging again Rita :) I feel the same way sometimes about this world. It scares me to think what my kids will be subjected to - but I too - have faith in the master plan. :) How comforting that is!
Good luck with your layout challenge. I see Christi is doing really well with that and it's very inspiring to use up some of the stash that's taking over my house!
Rita,
I know exactly what you mean! I often worry about the world we've brought our children into. As for the news, after 9/11 I stopped watching it with everything they were showing, it was so sad, the news is mostly always BAD news, they don't like to show the GOOD things. SO I just quit watching it! LOL! :) My family and friends know that if there is something newsbreaking that I should know, they call to tell me, LMBO!
As far as the scrapping, I could NEVER do 100 layouts before buying more goodies! LOL! I might have a panic attack if I see all my pretty supplies getting all used up and disappearing! I like looking at my stash almost as much as the actual act of scrapping a page!
Christi's got a great solution there!!
I've been thinking of doing this challenge,too Rita.
Maybe we should all be a support group to each other :)
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