tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post1133790746723540053..comments2024-02-23T01:12:01.599-08:00Comments on Today's Stuff: Internal DriftingLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-2201391995661543412016-06-16T14:20:07.566-07:002016-06-16T14:20:07.566-07:00Loving the idea of the two month sabbatical, that ...Loving the idea of the two month sabbatical, that will be amazing, and so good for you all. I am really excited about your home improvements, but also know how unsettling the chaos is. I just found that I kept putting stuff down and never remembering where I had put it. Bills, summer fair raffle tickets, phone, all sorts. It disturbs one's equilibrium. But think of the floors and the wood burner and how you're working on your home, and how you'll get to enjoy it all soon. Much love to you. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-40109095234608908542016-06-13T03:29:08.243-07:002016-06-13T03:29:08.243-07:00Oh wow, that sounds fantastic! I wish Jay could do...Oh wow, that sounds fantastic! I wish Jay could do that - it would be really wonderful.<br />I too have been too busy to read and comment. I shouldn't let my life reach the point where I just race from one thing to the next, always list-making and planning and multi-tasking. It makes me very anxious and that's never a good thing.<br />Leanne, I think your writing is really impressive. I also love novels but really wish I had more time to relax and read. Your love of reading and your writing style... You should write more. You enjoy it, we get a lot from reading what you write. Have you ever considered it? I have, but wouldn't know where to start.<br />Enjoy that beautiful part of the world you're in :)<br />S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-20269078885316346092016-06-11T12:57:26.313-07:002016-06-11T12:57:26.313-07:00I love your posts, they always make me think and I...I love your posts, they always make me think and I enjoy your observations of life. I hope you enjoy your summer of family time together. Lovely photos again, especially the beach, #beachenvy! :) xxThe Quirky Bird Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857611654337366532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-88240686207382209642016-06-08T09:06:07.377-07:002016-06-08T09:06:07.377-07:00I've just written a long comment which has dis...I've just written a long comment which has disappeared into the ether. I guess it wasn't meant to be. I'm so touched by your comments and I miss those days too. You have a wonderful ability to allow others into your world with total authenticity. Love your blog. You're something special Leanne. Love Roz XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-89030633054250221432016-06-07T21:50:51.580-07:002016-06-07T21:50:51.580-07:00I never knew they offered those kind of course, so...I never knew they offered those kind of course, so I'm def going to look into that. Thanks for the tip Lou.<br />L xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-60059120913079293072016-06-07T21:48:55.793-07:002016-06-07T21:48:55.793-07:00We have had four since we moved, and I have broken...We have had four since we moved, and I have broken every one in my hideous zeal to win....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-3630480215380594702016-06-07T08:58:20.864-07:002016-06-07T08:58:20.864-07:00It sounds as though you have good times ahead of y...It sounds as though you have good times ahead of you - brilliant news about Marc being around: it's difficult being separated for work. You'll have a full house soon! <br />I used to feel exactly the same, wanting a bit more but not really knowing what that bit more was. I studied with the OU and loved it but it's a big commitment - dip your toe into one of their short, free courses and try it out. Nothing ventured and all that!<br />Would love to have a cake or a curry with you! I reckon you'd be quite entertaining 😉 XxLou - the knit nurse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13355713213879898794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-58256976426093844562016-06-07T05:21:25.126-07:002016-06-07T05:21:25.126-07:00I hope you find new ways to stretch your mind. I w...I hope you find new ways to stretch your mind. I went through the same thoughts a few years ago, I was going to enrol in an evening class but then things got busy and I never got round to it. One day, maybe. How exciting having Marc at home for such a long period, and during the summer holidays too, I'm sure you'll have lots of wonderful family time together.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-84626032653234023262016-06-07T03:13:29.502-07:002016-06-07T03:13:29.502-07:00Nicely put Mrs. That's an understatement, of c...Nicely put Mrs. That's an understatement, of course! I thank goodness for my blog although I restrain myself to quite a large degree with what I write about. (I wish I'd never told my mother, my mother-in-law, etc about it!) Regardless of the constraints upon my writing, it is a creative outlet and I love it. There is so much more to mums than the mum bit but being a mum does elbow most time and energy out of the way. Finding a balance is blinking hard. I'm sending good vibes through the ether for all that you have coming up and for a wonderful summer en famile. Sam xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-11314212725995635862016-06-06T21:17:53.693-07:002016-06-06T21:17:53.693-07:00I hope that all goes well in every way. xxI hope that all goes well in every way. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-34261313283902004882016-06-06T15:34:00.661-07:002016-06-06T15:34:00.661-07:00Good old swingball, many a sore hand or face, or r...Good old swingball, many a sore hand or face, or rope burn, caused by that in summers pastSimon Douglas Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331409652996600049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-84888118790358762022016-06-06T15:03:21.002-07:002016-06-06T15:03:21.002-07:00i can absolutely relate to your need for more '...i can absolutely relate to your need for more 'brain time' - i LOVE learning, always have. self-study has been my saviour more than once. <br /><br />your renos sound lovely...not the actual reno-ing part, that sounds upheaval-ish, but the final product will be brilliant. as is having Marc home for two whole months! it's going to be a fab summer. xo<br /><br />melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984286138124792000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-76649692007065790952016-06-06T13:26:53.179-07:002016-06-06T13:26:53.179-07:00I know where you are coming from I would have foun...I know where you are coming from I would have found it difficult to be a Mum without my work to engage me. It is good news to hear Marc is taking two months off. It sounds as if you are going to be so busy over the next few weeks make sure you still have some time to relax too! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-15179192883187545642016-06-06T08:05:40.072-07:002016-06-06T08:05:40.072-07:00I think it would be really fun and interesting to ...I think it would be really fun and interesting to take classes again. I don't really have the time to devote to it myself, unfortunately for me, but if you do, I think you should go for it. I would love to hear all about it. I'm glad to hear Marc is taking time off, that sounds really nice. I hope it provides good family time for all of you. Take care and have a good week, Leanne.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-46734338073004292632016-06-06T05:07:26.493-07:002016-06-06T05:07:26.493-07:00I had the same sense three yeas back when I starte...I had the same sense three yeas back when I started my degree. It did exactly what was needed so I'd say go for it. The things you do for you are so important and can get lost in being mum. A whole summer off together, what bliss xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-25733280687318231352016-06-06T03:59:48.663-07:002016-06-06T03:59:48.663-07:00I just love learning new stuff, anything goes, and...I just love learning new stuff, anything goes, and I totally understand that you feel the need to stip step the mum bit for a little while every now and then. Take an evening class? Do a postgraduate degree (online maybe)..... or maybe you have a secret hobby that you would like to take a step further? How great to have Mark at home for a whole two months! I am not surprised you are exited. I am really sad not to visit Cornwall this year and miss a chance to cash in on that curry :-) Have a lovely lovely week. xxx Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-53096602407163341592016-06-06T02:00:08.046-07:002016-06-06T02:00:08.046-07:00I know what you mean about the craving to do somet...I know what you mean about the craving to do something, to learn, to progress. That's why I started writing a little here and there. Your counselling course sounds excellent, I can see why you enjoyed it. Good luck with all of the decorating. I'm envying you your woodburner, I'd so love one. It sounds like summer will be wonderful this year with Marc at home. Time for many happy adventures I think. Glad the garden is looking good. All that hard work is worth it. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-84827635223072100392016-06-06T01:13:46.662-07:002016-06-06T01:13:46.662-07:00Being a full time mum does lead to empty spaces in...Being a full time mum does lead to empty spaces in the mind; I remember them well! Intellectual debate somehow doesn't go with the territory. There is something out there that will emerge as the children grow and will feel right for you. It just can feel like a wilderness at times while you wait for it to happen. In the meantime enjoy the house renovations and that lovely time with your husband. B xxCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-6068645641035478152016-06-06T00:09:29.109-07:002016-06-06T00:09:29.109-07:00I hope you get to stretch your mind. I felt a simi...I hope you get to stretch your mind. I felt a similar need a few years back and accomplished a lot. Although after I stretched it to full capacity it snapped back into place and pinged lots of learning cells everywhere. My eldest son recently donated his ipad to me - I'm struggling with even the simplest task on it. Ah well, I was clever at one time! I hope you find your camera I realised last night that I've misplaced my debit card. I think its in the car somewhere or at least I hope it is. Enjoy Marc's sabbatical. Mike and I have just spent a wonderful week off together. No trips, no preplanned days out just time spent pottering around and being together. xxJo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-70365883278233248692016-06-06T00:01:32.537-07:002016-06-06T00:01:32.537-07:00A 2 month sabbatical - how lovely for you all. I t...A 2 month sabbatical - how lovely for you all. I think it's important for mums to keep the old brain active and some sense of self. It's far too easy for us to become completely absorbed by family life and then 18 years or more down the line, to look back and wonder where we disappeared to. I'm very envious of your house revamp and look forward to seeing some before and after shots - good luck finding your camera. xxVeggieMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467026136649574350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-46167394547694653822016-06-05T19:16:03.871-07:002016-06-05T19:16:03.871-07:00I know what you mean about he need to stretch our ...I know what you mean about he need to stretch our minds, to learn something new and to use the new skill. Good luck on the house revamp. Time together is precious, enjoy every moment.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com