I'm sure that I have a prior post entitled Monkey Mind and since I was born in the year of the monkey, it could be the 3rd time. I've ignored all of the Blogging for Dummies tips and given my post a stupid title. Again.
Not only do I have absolutely nothing to say but something inside of me is urgently whispering that you probably don't want to hear about the trazillion ideas, fleeting thoughts, whims, plans, ephermeral images (ad nauseum) that are flitting through my head these days.
For instance, (just one, I swear) nearly-weds and I went to the craft store to find teeny frames for the table numbers for the wedding. Nevermind the fact that we had decided months ago that the tables won't have numbers, they'll have COLORS!!!!! Somehow we managed to arrive back home with no frames but lovely little birdhouses that we painted. I still don't know where the table numbers are going. Apparently we do need them because our colors are very complicated (eg.: grayed purple with a touch of gold) and someone may be color-blind.
*****SIGH****.
I can't seem to let a single whim go these days.
There are at least 14 pieces of stitching that I'm working on. I need at least two (or three) complete for a deadline.
I am writing in the morning pages again. Spilling, as they say.
And so it goes. It may be spotty over here for the next month. My mind is full. Here's where I want to be:
I love you guys! You are all awesome. And PS? Typepad is making some mysterious changes. My responses to your comments are sometimes going into my spam folder over there. Whatever that means. Off to chase my own tail. Posted in Unruly Posts category because I've whimsically decided to put it there.
I so love you and what you do and yes, would love to hear about your trazillion ideas...etc... I'm experiencing similar. Maybe it is a spring awakening kinda thing. I've got gel printing on the kitchen counter (plate made from gelatin), sewing in the dining room, stamping/art journaling in my studio, organizing in the studio, paintings waiting attention. I'm experimenting, experimenting, experimenting, playing and having a wonderful time. I'm laughing at myself here I'm sure you didn't want to hear about my gazillion...hahahaha. Looking forward to seeing what you've done.
Posted by: cynthia | 05/17/2013 at 08:53 AM
Good Morning Diana, I know that i haven't been around much..... but it's because I think that I am at the same place you are.....but i did just have to drop in to let you know that I love you too....and love your posts and enjoy each and every thought you share with us..... I eat my breakfast with you each and every morning....lol Well, off to chase my tail too....hehehe and yes I love to hear everything.....that is flitting through your head!!!!
you enjoy your day.....
Posted by: zinnia patch | 05/17/2013 at 09:39 AM
Yes, it may be the spring. Aptly named. We are all springing back to life and growing like the weeds in my garden. I love to hear what you are doing!
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/17/2013 at 09:59 AM
Seems like so many people are in the mind state! I have a list now which will most like help! Working on my dress for The Wedding this morning. Not thinking about the fact that I'm not "working" much these days. It's always nice to see you, bright flower. Zinnia's were my son's favorite when he was young..
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/17/2013 at 10:01 AM
I love the thought that we're all in a spring reawakening! Sounds so much better than Ijustcan'tfocuson-waitwhat'sthatoverthere-oooh!ashinything! (lol) Coming out of winter's blahs & bunkers, stepping into light, blooming herethereandeverywhere!
Posted by: Nancy C | 05/17/2013 at 10:10 AM
Yes, it does seem like everyone is on the same page, Nancy! I wonder if it is from the extra sun (vitamin D)? It's kind of making me a little crazy though.
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/17/2013 at 01:05 PM
Loved hearing about the wedding 'not numbers'; I'm sure there can't be that many colour blind people? And there are others to help! Although being birdhouses they could have a number 'on the door' as it were. Can quite understand why your head feels so full, with the wedding approaching and all the rest of life. My head's full of too much, but then, it usually is, it's just the way I am ;)
Posted by: Sarah Anderson | 05/17/2013 at 02:19 PM
I hear you. I can't focus. One minute I am planting the gazillion impatiens in the rock wall and the next I am pruning a tree, then I find a skeletonized leaf and I bring it in the house. In finding the perfect place to store it so I won't forget, which we all know I will, I see a magazine I haven't read. Isn't it time for a coffee break? So on and so on. I am like the hummingbird that recently showed up - zooming from one thing to the next, making little progress. Sending you thoughts of lazy summer days with a cool beverage, your journal, and no lists of "to dos". xo
Posted by: Jeannie | 05/17/2013 at 04:45 PM
And while you're wrangling with a whole schemozzle of monkeys with spring fever, I'm getting ready to hunker down for the winter . . . don't you love that word hunker? Say it a few times and you'll start laughing and stomping your feet with the absurdity of it.
Not working? It sounds to me Diana, as if you're on a working holiday! :)
Posted by: Wendy @ the Late Start Studio | 05/17/2013 at 04:55 PM
It's not *not* being able to focus for me... it's just flat out having too much to do, and wanting desperately to do it all. It's funny... I have several journals, and I look back on one in particular and see several pages where my toddler got a hold of it with her favorite pencil (lol) and those are my favorite pages :) Sometimes I'm uber-serious and other times I just float... either way, I am so grateful I have art (in whatever form) to enjoy. Some days it's easier than others, and there is always MORE stuff to want to do... but, at least I'm able to do it! :) I am so, so thankful for art.
Posted by: Aloquin | 05/17/2013 at 10:30 PM
I enjoy your blog. Please keep writing. I think every mother of nearly-weds has a trillion ideas in her head. I'm impressed that you can write or draw at all.
Posted by: Boo | 05/17/2013 at 10:36 PM
You made me laugh today after reading your blog. I know things must be in a whirlwind but keep on smiling.
Posted by: sue schultheis | 05/17/2013 at 11:55 PM
Diana,
You are a joy!
Full heart and empty head is JUST where it's at. It's always my preferred country and I try to stay there despite the pressure to join the grown-ups.
Hope you are getting some hang loose time along with spilling and bubbling over.
Much love. x
P.S. In response to my daughter's pleading I made her wedding dress, three bridesmaid's dresses and wreathes of flowers for their heads, the page boy's outfit, and then in a bout of madness my own, many years ago, so I have been keeping you in my thoughts. It will be so worth it!
Posted by: Hazel Price | 05/18/2013 at 06:12 PM
Yes, address numbers. Yes, my head is too full from the wedding! I do know and appreciate that. We are all so full of ideas - brain cramp
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:39 PM
Oh my, Jeannie that is the perfect rambling way of my brain. It usually means I'm heading for an anxiety attack (which came). Impatiens: I just learned that there is a dreadful fungus called Downey Mildew that is infecting impatiens on the East Coast. Started in FL 2 years ago and Hurricane Sandy drove it straight up the coast. Google it
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:41 PM
Schemozzle, hunker, stomping and absurdity. More than one good word there, Wendy :)
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:42 PM
Yes, you do have too much to do, Jen, with little ones around life is a blur. I have some very cherished journal pages with wee one doodles. They will become an even greater treasure.
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:43 PM
lol, I suppose you are right about MOB. It is exciting but is beginning to feel a bit endless. I have a new rule: say "no" to the whim. And am on a buddy system with it. Must draw, must write. Or I'd be a daft eejit
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:45 PM
Am smiling again because I made you laugh. Good on, pay it forward
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/18/2013 at 10:46 PM
My question for today...if I am experiencing monkey mind, will I feel better or worse if I eat a banana?
So, Diana, you can see what kind of day I am having. The worse thing is monkey mind after you turn off the lights at night and try to sleep.
Posted by: Jacque | 05/20/2013 at 04:56 PM
It is not a good thing when the monkeys come out to play at night. Take a banana and call me in the morning. Aren't they one of the foods that are supposed to make you sleepy? I've resorted to my kids' favorite late night drink: warm milk with a shot of vanilla and a dash of nutmeg. I know what your thinking right now. Perhaps a shot of brandy?
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/20/2013 at 08:14 PM
blogging "Rules" be damned. Monkey mind posts are the best. And it appears, from these comments, that we are all just one big barrel of monkeys. (a useful comparison point for all things fun)
Posted by: Karen | 05/21/2013 at 06:42 AM
I loved that game! Simple but illustrative. You CAN pick up a string of thoughts and link them together.
Posted by: Diana Trout | 05/29/2013 at 02:29 PM