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a million miles an hour

September 19, 2012 By Linda 21 Comments

 

That about sums up my life these days.

 

That’s what was going through my mind today as I beat the clock to the post office to get a custom order pillow there in time for overnight delivery.

 

That’s what wakes me long before the alarm goes off each morning … as my mind races with lists and to do’s and a juggling of priorities.

 

Promises made … contracts signed … expectations set … pillows ordered …

 

… all while I stress about things that may be slipping through the cracks.

 

I haven’t been this crazy hectic busy since 1997.

 

And don’t get me wrong.  Crazy hectic busy is good.  It means the Etsy is successful.  It means I have freelance public relations work.  It means the blog has sponsors …

 

But every once in a while, I need to stop.

 

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Stop and sit back.

 

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Stop and enjoy that my children are finally back in school.  And not because I want them out of the house.  But because I know they … like me … need that outside stimulation to keep them fresh and motivated and active.

 

Stop and register the first sights and signs and smells of autumn.

 

And stop and admire the fall-inspired mason jar votives I hung on the back porch …

 

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… as they swayed violently in gale force winds …

 

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*Sigh*

 

Maybe tomorrow night I can truly sit back, relax, and enjoy how they remind me of canned cranberries …

 

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… and the promises and expectations of a delicious Thanksgiving feast replete with turkey and stuffing and sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce …

 

That is, if I can stop moving at a million miles and hour.

 

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P.S. Sharing my votives over at Rhoda’s and Sarah’s too …

 

P.P.S. If you want to know how I made these, click here …

 

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  1. Heidi McCarty Milton says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Ha ha — I’ve pretty much given up on TRULY slowing down; I think I’m not really wired that way. I now just settle for pauses in the madness. 🙂
    Awesome votives — hope you’re sharing the tutorial soon??
    xo Heidi

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  2. Sally @ DFMS (@sallykelly1) says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:56 am

    When you figure out the “slowing down” thing, please write another post to let us ALL know how THAT works. LOL LOVE the photos Linda! They are stunning! Have a great day. ~Sally

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  3. jillflory says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:02 am

    I hear you! Life just never seems to slow down – we have to make time to slow down! Great that you are successful though!
    Did I tell you how much I love your new blog look? I know I tried to but can’t remember if that one ever went through. When I click over from my email it opens in internet explorer and i have problems with explorer. it won’t let me comment. So today I made a point of coming to your blog in chrome so i can get my comment to post!

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  4. Ann Drake says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Congratulations on all your successes. Relish and enjoy your accomplishments. Well done.

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  5. Anne says

    September 20, 2012 at 7:52 am

    Welcome to my world LOL.Although I have different things going on.I am always busy,busy,busy.And I only have on child.I don’t know where the days go.My head is spinning with ideas.I have several things going on right now and I am thinking about the next one LOL! On top of that,my space at the mall,blogging etc….. it never ends and the days fly!
    xx
    Anne

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  6. Anne says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Love the colour of those glass stones in your jars. I don’t know what it is about this fall, but I am in the same boat as you – more things to do than I can handle easily. Love it and hate it all at the same time! I just commented on someone’s blog, posted my comment and realized I typed zzz instead of xox! Sheesh – slow down!!! lol

    xox

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  7. laura@Top This Top That says

    September 20, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Chill out and quit fixing your hair, maybe then you would have some extra time! 🙂 just love those and your pics.

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  8. Bliss says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Whoooooooshhhhhhhhhhhh.

    That was the sound of my drive by at a million miles an hour too.

    ~Bliss~

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  9. Rita@thissortaoldlife says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I so hear you.

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  10. Tanya says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Where did you purchase those lights, they are adorable. Hope you will post a tutorial!

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  11. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Oh this is fall perfection at its finest! A truly cozy lantern.

    While we don’t have much fall here in Phoenix I would love for you to stop by to see where I did find a bit of fall.

    Have a blessed day!

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  12. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    sometime I wish I could slow down…but my brain never stops! 🙂

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  13. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I know whatcha mean! But the votives are beautiful, gale-force winds or otherwise.

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  14. Lauren says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Everything you said rings true here as well! I feel like I am in a dream when I realize that September is nearly over and Christmas is just around the corner! We all need to be reminded to slow down and take time to enjoy the moment – I enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures of your mason jars!

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  15. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Hmmm, am I really supposed to believe you want your kids in school so they can recharge?! It’s so you can make cute mason jar votives!
    Kelly

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  16. Shannon Fox says

    September 20, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Those are so pretty… and relaxing… my eyes are getting heavy. Hope you get to re charge SOON 🙂

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  17. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    September 22, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Congrats on all of the busy-ness … and business, I guess that means. 🙂 Love the votives.

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  18. Inspire Me Heather says

    September 22, 2012 at 8:29 am

    I do hope you get some time to yourself, sounds like you need it! Your candles are pretty too, take care!

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  19. Shauna Oberg (@ShaunaOberg) says

    September 23, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Love the color and sparkle. I hope you can find the time to sit back and enjoy them!

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  20. domestiCate says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    These are so enchanting! What a lovely take on a Mason Jar votive.

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  21. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    So lovely.
    Sigh.

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open.

    Reply

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