It’s been weeks and weeks since Cindy or I have checked in. Have you heard of the word “languishing” to describe the “almost-end-of-the-pandemic” general malaise? I read a headline about it, but was too zoned out to dive into the details, and that about sums up where I’ve been for a couple of weeks — wandering around in a grayed-out world, trying to regain some momentum. Are you feeling the same?
I received both rounds of vaccine in late March, so my roommate and I headed south to visit friends and family. Our ultimate destination was Hilton Head, South Carolina. I was pretty sure that a dose of sunshine and sand and saltwater would cure what ails me. We have been so lucky through all of this mess, but the urge to be somewhere else was very strong.
On the way south, I stopped to visit my bestie from college. One of my Covid projects was to sew a modern quilt for her in jewel tones. I love this woman so much! I hope this quilt will reminder her of that every day. She is one of the funniest people I know. She always makes me laugh and now she’s working on a stand-up comedy routine — she is one brave woman! Just being able to see her helped me feel better.
We were gone on our trip for about 3 weeks. I took some hand sewing with me, but I worked during the day, so I dedicated all my after hours to spending time on the beach. I’m not much of a sunbather — and it was a little cool for that anyway — but I tried to walk every morning and evening. It is so healing to be out in nature.
My last morning walk on the beach was full of gray, but the sun was rising right over my shoulder, so I know it’s not going to last much longer.
I vow to stop languishing and get back to sewing and creating. I have a table runner to make for a July wedding gift and a baby quilt to make for a co-worker who is due in August. Plus, I have a lot of scrap fabric that needs to be processed into 1.5″ squares. Only happy colors allowed.
Thank you for your post. I have been languishing, as so many others are. Being outdoors does help. People like you help. Thank you.
Chela — Let the bluebonnets heal you! Stay safe.
Hi Sandy! Oh yes, languishing is the perfect word to describe where my head has been lately, too. It hasn’t been into sewing or quilting much although I forced myself to work on my April OMG project this weekend. It’s still not finished . . . and who really cares?! Walking every day on the beach or just watching the ebb and flow of the tide sounds like something I would enjoy. {{Hugs}} to you both! ~smile~ Roseanne
The quilt for your bestie is stunning!
Thank you! I love those jewel tones too!
Hi Sandy and Cindy! Just checking on you two to see if you’re okay?!! I hope so. {{Hugs}} a bunch. ~smile~ Roseanne
Hey I haven’t heard from you two in a long time and I hope all is okay. I never saw this blog post from 2021 so thought I would say hi!