tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post5588983742587402859..comments2023-09-15T06:42:00.061-04:00Comments on My Analog Life: What I Learned This Week- Thoughts on the concept of "abundance"Michelle Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-18983390309032476232013-05-10T11:10:28.184-04:002013-05-10T11:10:28.184-04:00I wish I could tell you in the perfect words how m...I wish I could tell you in the perfect words how much this means to me, and maybe I can soon. It all rings soooo true to me, in the most necessary way right now. You're a great person, a completely amazing, inspiring artist, a good friend, and obviously a selfless, beautiful mother. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-7044058846807277072013-05-10T10:16:13.242-04:002013-05-10T10:16:13.242-04:00Thank you Lisa. Do you know I sometimes think &quo...Thank you Lisa. Do you know I sometimes think "Would Lisa read this?" When I write up my posts?? Crazy right?Mostly because I want to make sure what I 'm saying is both insightful and truthful even if it's not very flattering of me. It might be wrong because all humans make incorrect assumptions but at least I strive to post exactly what I feel and grow from it- thank you for encouraging me to do and AND for making friends with me at Julie's class- that was so awesome- you reached out to this total stranger and she turned out to be a bit wacky but you are cool with that- I think you are amazing!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-17661782096244201902013-05-10T10:10:57.507-04:002013-05-10T10:10:57.507-04:00Misty your work is so amazing! I know it's a h...Misty your work is so amazing! I know it's a hard road but it's worth it- your projects- their variety and their emotion- their uniqueness only comes from that struggle. I love how I can give YOU the encouraging words I need to tell myself!!!! Thank you for sharing this post on FB and for this great comment. I know how busy you are so that meant SO MUCH to me!!!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-9257363279741966132013-05-10T10:09:10.844-04:002013-05-10T10:09:10.844-04:00I DO take it personally! That's the ANNOYING p...I DO take it personally! That's the ANNOYING part!! I have to constantly remind myself <br />a. people are busy and need to limit their internet exposure so they can actually LIVE. <br />b. if I love leaving comments and interacting so much why don't I do it more often???? <br />Then I kick myself and tell myself to move one and then I publish something like this and I get these GREAT comments and I'm like- OH- yes this is GREAT!!! I LOVE blogging!! Thank you for your support- you are awesome and I LOVE your blog!!!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-7883822280528012322013-05-10T10:04:50.346-04:002013-05-10T10:04:50.346-04:00Thank you so much! I really love your work- I can ...Thank you so much! I really love your work- I can SEE it's a difficult and more rewarding route you've chosen with each page- the pages are outstanding really- so much texture and thought goes into them- I think your struggle is worth it- it shows in everything you make!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-6847734031292631772013-05-10T10:02:55.111-04:002013-05-10T10:02:55.111-04:00Thank you for reading Carmen. Yes me too!!! I HAVE...Thank you for reading Carmen. Yes me too!!! I HAVE to make a schedule already!!! Like today! I was supposed to take inspiring photos!! I forgot! It's just my personal blog but I should be able to follow my own rules and deadlines right? Sheesh!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-57395466431783107692013-05-10T10:00:28.777-04:002013-05-10T10:00:28.777-04:00Girl you are so right!!! I actually just read a po...Girl you are so right!!! I actually just read a post by another blogger that scared me because she's writing about steering clear of drama queens even if they are inspirational because they complicate things when they should be simple and are easy to distract. <br />I saw myself in those words! <br />I guess this post needed a bit more context- it's not just scrapbooking (gosh just writing that out makes me feel foolish) that I'm talking about. I mean all creative pursuits- anything you think is important or has several steps to achieve. <br />I've been complaining about not having "enough time" for months now but it's not because of work. It's because of internal distraction. I'm worried that it's spilled out into all areas of my life. <br />This is a scrapbooking blog so I talk scrap but I could just as easily be talking about writing a book or getting my daughter into a good pre-school- moving or getting a new job.<br />I have to question my decisions and wonder- why am I still in this same space- this "unhappy" space?<br />That's where I have to remind myself about this concept of abundance- ignore the magical thinking "oh everything is going to be ok!!" and go for whatever my goals are- even if they seem impossible because I already did- my daughter is proof- everything could have turned out quite badly- or not.<br />Thank you so much for your constant cheerfulness and realness and your wonderful comments- yes I will keep it sane and I will keep working-I cant stop- it's too fun!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-9732089799330478572013-05-10T09:46:42.879-04:002013-05-10T09:46:42.879-04:00Thank you for visiting Sassy! Actually- I've b...Thank you for visiting Sassy! Actually- I've been thinking about taking Yoga for a while now- it's pretty expensive in the neighborhood where I live but there's got to be a YMCA that offers it for affordable rates. I do over think the heck out of my life but you are 100% right- most if not all my problems are all internal- the things I tell myself are much worst than what anyone else says- if fact I am surrounded by wonderfully positive and supportive people- so yes I have to learn to quiet that internal monologue that just saps away my energy. Thank you for this great comment!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-2500883815027715812013-05-10T09:40:37.285-04:002013-05-10T09:40:37.285-04:00Thank you so much Dara. Feeling GREAT over here af...Thank you so much Dara. Feeling GREAT over here after reading all this encouragement! I think you should go right ahead and post! Sometimes the best cure is to just make the mistake- then laugh because that was "the easy part". I keep telling myself that- stop taking this so seriously Michelle! People think you are coo coo! Thank you for taking me seriously. :)Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-8138481377961384362013-05-10T09:37:22.439-04:002013-05-10T09:37:22.439-04:00Actually that is a great idea Michelle. Sometimes ...Actually that is a great idea Michelle. Sometimes I reread my posts and wonder at my own intensity- my ability to take such a small thing and turn it into this huge dilemma. I guess for me- it's the frustration of knowing what I want to do- knowing I have this great idea but not being able to implement all the steps to make that idea happen. It can be as small as a personal DYI project or as big as getting that house with a yard I've always wanted. <br />Some people (not you of course!!) may judge me but I have to fight my battle in my own way. It's SO GREAT to hear others are struggling too- and making amazing pages because of that struggle- it's not just scrapping we are talking about- really. The same struggle goes into moving or deciding to change careers or deciding to ignore doctor advice- you have to move past all your fears and all your negative thoughts for those as well. <br />Thank you for the fantastic comment!Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-71733271173252608892013-05-10T09:26:47.187-04:002013-05-10T09:26:47.187-04:00Thank you so much for the insightful comment Scarl...Thank you so much for the insightful comment Scarlett! I was thinking about all kinds of pressures when I wrote this- it expressed itself as stress and when I'm stressed out I can't do anything creative- including think of options for my problems. Some people have it much worst off than me but I think they have better emotional intelligence. I hope you eventually publish your story. I think blogs could be more personal and more insightful- I know we are busy Moms and there are definitely huge drawbacks to getting too personal on a public space- anyone can use information you put out there against you. That's the brave part- for me it's less about brave and more about foolhardy- but if I don't say it- I don't get to read comments like this- so I keep saying the crazy or TMI stuff and I keep learning- that is the best thing of all.Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-54834715507216829812013-05-10T06:38:15.254-04:002013-05-10T06:38:15.254-04:00Now this is why I love what you do.... I too have ...Now this is why I love what you do.... I too have felt the same way and I can never do any more than 3 LO's in a row without a break after. It is about spreading yourself too thin! <br />We all get bogged down with deadlines and commitments and often loose sight of what we really do all this for. Not for the love of glue, paper and scissors, but to let our close ones know how much we love and care for them and how cherished all the little moments with them is! Michelle you write and scrap from the heart that is why each and every page has the journalling. The pages you love are the ones that are true to you, we can all relate to this but you have just posted how we all feel at some point and said so darn well! <br />I think you should print this up as a testament of love for all that you do and scrap it as a message to your precious beautiful girl.... something I am sure she shall treasure in years to come. Never loose your passion for what you believe is true my friend, always go with your instinct.... it is never far from wrong and if it is, learn from it! <br />There, that is truly my serious side coming out late at night. I hope you know what I mean, and this does not sound like a load of old cobblers (A bit of Aussie slang for Ya)!!! I guess what I am trying to say is stay you because there is no other you!!! This is also the first time I have said anything meaningful in a public type of way so maybe you have awoken something in me also, for that I thank you! Michelle Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675693526618744728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-14295874350281519232013-05-09T11:53:59.649-04:002013-05-09T11:53:59.649-04:00This post is from me. I was logged in to a differ...This post is from me. I was logged in to a different account at the time, just wanted you to know since it was a crazy long post!! :D Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190883890459268906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-29277015408062544332013-05-09T11:50:18.662-04:002013-05-09T11:50:18.662-04:00What to say that hasn't been said here already...What to say that hasn't been said here already? So many thoughts written are bits and pieces of my own. I battle this topic every. single. day. of my life and its crazy because the artistic battle of life is so much more difficult for me than facing each day with several chronic illnesses. I feel I should have control over the artistic and like you said be more prolific rather than take as much time as I do - I have no control over the other so I can let it go, be at peace with my circumstances, make the best of it, and even rally others to smile through the worst of days. So why can't I make the best of where I'm at artistically?? I'm a sloooowww creative being - some of this I could probably control, some of it is out of my control - but still slower than molasses when it comes down to it and irks me to no end. Like you I wonder how in the world some people pump out so much and what I'm doing wrong to not be able to do the same - I actually know its me being too critical of myself. Then I've got to catch myself because I feel like this is toxic I'm not them and the fact I gruel over sequin placement - yes I truly do, UGH - is all part of my process. One that when it comes down to it I do actually enjoy. Whether I have zillions of projects done or not, have oodles of DTs in my siggy, tons of followers, etc. you know? I just really like to create art and when I can release all the other crap it will feel a whole lot better.<br /><br />To impose this kind of pressure and stress on oneself is insane, truly insane, so I'm really thankful for this post because I've had such a hard time trying to strike a balance with social media etiquette, creating, family, taking care of myself, trying to start things I've wanted to for some time, running our business, keeping up with relationships, and so much more that they all get neglected in some way at some time and I feel like a flop. This helps me know I'm not alone and certainly not a flop. We're all out here trying - looking for that abundance and we get another chance!!<br /><br />I so love reading again and again about your journey with Lola mama!! She is perfect in every way and I'm so happy you chose her despite everything!!! Any page with her picture on it is always going to be a masterpiece, no matter what 'mistakes' you think may be there. This one is no exception. Keep on doing what you're doing because no matter what negative thoughts may creep in - you're doing it all right!!<br /><br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316450684419272905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-91618562332717385672013-05-09T10:38:59.407-04:002013-05-09T10:38:59.407-04:00You are so right. I think that there is a differen...You are so right. I think that there is a difference between being prolific and abundance. Girl, you have abundance in spades. I find I leave commenting by the wayside when I am stressed/pressed for time. Honestly, I think all of our time is better served elsewhere. A quick tweet or pin means just as much. But, if I drop off the map for a few weeks/ months I hope people don't take it personally. <br />I love when you share your story by the way. Lola is perfect :) you are an amazing mom and artist!Nirupamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578044687180977611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-84239133636369167192013-05-08T23:32:59.814-04:002013-05-08T23:32:59.814-04:00You are my girl .....whether you blog daily or onc...You are my girl .....whether you blog daily or once a month! I am experiencing the same funk a dunk right now...my anxiety is so bad I don't post my pages..I guess I choose this...for me....right now. Life is not rainbows and lollipops for me...and every dollar I spend towards my crafting seems to paralyze me at letting go. You call it as you see it...and I love you for that! Do those pages for that pretty precious nugget! Dara Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423534903303751789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-15785362557851891732013-05-08T23:19:57.479-04:002013-05-08T23:19:57.479-04:00OKay, First off, You put onto "paper" wh...OKay, First off, You put onto "paper" what I have been struggling with for months. I have had my times in the past where I am a machine simply working for a deadline. And I HATED every minute of it. I think we all need to keep things (including our craft) in perspective. We will win some and lose some. I lose a lot, and they end up in the trash! LOL!<br />I admire you honesty in this topic. I think I have been thinking these same thoughts, without REALLY thinking about them for so long. Everything you have noted, I have been there. We can all have a group bear hug together girlfriend :)<br />I also admire you brave Mama Bear. For saving your baby and deifying the medical odds. Nothing is better and no one knows you baby better than you. She is worth it and so darn cute!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-22812587402382509422013-05-08T22:06:29.239-04:002013-05-08T22:06:29.239-04:00*sigh* This is such a great post! You have put i...*sigh* This is such a great post! You have put into words exactly how i feel as well. You are such a wise and honest person and I love that about you! Thanks for the thought provoking, and totally inspiring blogpost. btw, I didn't see what was wrong with the layout? It was beautiful and totally you!mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10508471750594802017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-9693812577858067682013-05-08T11:25:52.472-04:002013-05-08T11:25:52.472-04:00Oh, Michelle! This is a post that I will come bac...Oh, Michelle! This is a post that I will come back to read again and again. Your writing is wonderful, raw, from the heart, and--aside from your AWESOME scrapping mojo--the first thing about your blog that made me fall in love with you. :) Thank you for posting your heart. Thank you for sharing your insightful thoughts. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462391094542976879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-48032019429632713422013-05-08T10:57:45.095-04:002013-05-08T10:57:45.095-04:00The chords you struck in this post, resonated with...The chords you struck in this post, resonated with me also. Especially the parts about spending too much time on social media, and what having a spirit of abundance doesn't mean. <br /><br />Lately, I have started up with yoga, again, and beyond the good things it does for my body, the concept of not judging things, emotions, activity, etc. is one that plays in my mind. If we can see things as neither good, nor bad. They just are. We remove our judgement of them. Personally I find this leads to a freedom of spirit and opens me up to give and receive love (abundance?. <br /><br />By world (society) standards I am far from successful. But if success is defined as getting up in the morning, going to bed at night and pretty much doing what you want, in between, the world should be seeking my advice. As long as we judge ourselves and measure ourselves against each other, the striving continues. <br /><br />It starts with being kind to yourself. Dismissing negative thoughts and judgmental self-talk. Each time you hear a negative thought, dismiss it and tell yourself that you are good and wonderful and doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing at this exact moment. That little seed of happiness with start to grow. <br /><br />Thank you for an amazing post. Sassy Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499730848878614492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-81535010474053138692013-05-08T09:17:55.016-04:002013-05-08T09:17:55.016-04:00Michelle... this post is so wonderful for so many ...Michelle... this post is so wonderful for so many reasons! I read it and re-read it. Last night and this morning. I love how real you are, how transparent, how honest... I could go on and on! <br /><br />First of all, your layout is gorgeous! All of your layouts are. I agree with the other commenters... We have ALL been there. Especially all of us who blog and share our scrapbooking with the great World Wide Web. It can be a jungle out there. Over saturated with inspiration. It is SO easy to get caught up in the... "why cant my work look like her's, blah blah blah..." Sometimes, I find that I do my best work when I am less plugged in. Less time on pinterest. Less time in the galleries. Less time comparing. Less time wondering. More time just doing, without worry. Like Yyam said, don't stress it too much. Sure, if someone else decides your layout is a stroke of brilliance, you might get highlighted, featured, selected, etc... But, in 2 weeks, months, years, the WWW will have forgotten about that - yet your daughter will still have that layout in her album. And she wil certainly NOT care about the amazing and brilliant technique you used. She will care about the picture and what you wrote. She will know that she is LOVED. That is all that matters. <br /><br />Sure, it's important to stretch our creative muscles, to push ourselves artistically, to question, to try...<br />But certainly not at the expense of our sanity :)<br />I can say that because I have been there all too often! LOL!<br /><br />We artists can be a crazy, anxious bunch :)<br /><br />Also, as far as the commenting and social networking goes. Yyam said it perfectly again. You can't be everywhere at once. You are right, people love thoughtful comments. I love your thoughtful comments. But, none of us have the time to do that all the time. It doesn't mean we don't want to, or aren't having those thoughts. I would like to think people understand that. A lot of times lately, I am leaving comments like... "love this! Pinned it!" That tells the person that I found it inspiring enough to want to look at it again and yet gives me time to visit another blog. <br /><br />You know... we are all in this together. Sure, there are people out there that don't mean well, people that will tell you everything that you do wrong. The more exposed you are on the WWW, the more of those people that will come out of the wood work! HA! <br /><br />But you know, at the end of the day, we are always our own worse critics, aren't we. And really - this is supposed to be fun, right?<br /><br />I love what you do - all of it!<br />Keep on doing it!<br />Pretty please :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-9298161743695453142013-05-08T08:45:45.187-04:002013-05-08T08:45:45.187-04:00I'll find the pin at "@" you- I trie...I'll find the pin at "@" you- I tried when I repined it but your name doesn't come up! So annoying! Thanks for the encouraging words- I try to keep the meltdowns to a minimum now but every once in a while I just have to write all the racing thoughts into a public place where they can come back and bite me- ha! Michelle Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679879157645074185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-36312261708564298212013-05-08T01:12:46.752-04:002013-05-08T01:12:46.752-04:00Oh Michelle! I love your post... The way you manag...Oh Michelle! I love your post... The way you managed to explain in real words something that is often so blurry inside many people I'm sure!<br />This text is wonderfully written, it was my morning delight (although I have to check some translations!!), and it is also a beautiful love declaration to your little girl :)<br />By the way, your LO is amazing...<br />Hugs<br /><br /><br />Ps: thanks for your comment! I search on Pinterest but didn't find my "superbaby" layout...Luckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384355180771988335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-14936876370768877982013-05-08T00:17:10.608-04:002013-05-08T00:17:10.608-04:00I understand how you feel. I've been there.
A ...I understand how you feel. I've been there.<br />A lot of it has to do with you. Really. You need to let go of being PERFECT. If you are scrapbooking for your daughter...ask yourself...is she going to appreciate mom for scrapbooking that moment in her life OR is she going to say...hey that button would look much better over here...<br />I've seen "mistakes" even in published layouts. So stop. Stop psycho-analysing your layouts/projects. Stalling on one project? Start on another. You can come back to it with fresh eyes another day. Schedule a session for social networking because that can be such a time suck. I go off-grid on weekends because I need to de-compress. I focus my energies mostly on my blog because something's gotta give, I can't be everywhere. I want to. But I can't. <br />I think you write well. And you are super creative. So don't be so hard on yourself. Rooting for you. yyamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118702043678213589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2215291798995125587.post-16564774076481552902013-05-07T17:40:57.999-04:002013-05-07T17:40:57.999-04:00Thank you for this post Michelle. I've had tho...Thank you for this post Michelle. I've had those exact feelings - even down to the reflections about people starving.<br /><br />I often wonder how others are so prolific in their work and I sometimes struggle to have one thing to show on my blog a week. Just recently it's been hitting me, all these exact points you make. Thanks for putting it in perspective and also for letting us know we aren't alone (but said better than I'm saying it! ) xCarmen https://www.blogger.com/profile/07968725221313800020noreply@blogger.com