I can't believe I only just found your Substack now Lorren! Anyways, I'm super glad I did. So much of what you write I identify with: I, too, am an introvert who gets overstimulated very easily and not having any time for myself in the summer vacation months is sooo exhausting. I loved this summer but also look forward to school starting soon. I also need to be more mindful about the way I use my time when the kids are at school, if I want to reach my creative and other goals. I love the Playlists you shared and am listening to them right now (there's a lot of overlap with mine ;)) In any case, have a great start to the fall and enjoy your nee sweater😊
I seem to have missed your substack before now as well! I'm glad we managed to connect on here. It makes me so happy that you are enjoying the playlists! I hope the beginning of school goes smoothly for your family!
“I can experience the sweetness of motherhood more distinctly when I’m not drowning in it all the time.” 💯 both of my kids will be in full day school this year for the first time AND I won’t be teaching. I am highly looking forward to this time to myself, while also trying to not put too much pressure on productivity.
I’m glad you found a great pond to swim in! We’ve loved Idaho summer (even with the late bedtimes).
I'm so happy for you to have some time, and I hope it feels so rewarding! I need to get up north to your area one of these days--I've hardly spent any time there and I've heard it's gorgeous.
I read Colton Gentry after you recommended it and really loved it. It had that small town feel without feeling too Gilmore Girls. There are lots of nice things about small towns but plenty of terrible things too. And I felt so similar about LA. Five senses experience sums it up so well. It really is one of my favorite places in the whole world.
Finally, thank the LORD back to school is coming. A couple more weeks and I will only need to do one job at a time. I’m so ready. And as far I am concerned, summer can go to hell. Weeks of 100 degree + days and I am OVER it. HA.
Lorren- It’s always important to find times like these: “I’ve been spiritually immersed in the city as I’ve worked on my book. Spending time on my own while my husband did a class was such an amazing, five-senses experience and a much-needed oasis of personal space.” So glad you got to do this on your own time. Hope you’re well this week? Cheers, -Thalia
I can't believe I only just found your Substack now Lorren! Anyways, I'm super glad I did. So much of what you write I identify with: I, too, am an introvert who gets overstimulated very easily and not having any time for myself in the summer vacation months is sooo exhausting. I loved this summer but also look forward to school starting soon. I also need to be more mindful about the way I use my time when the kids are at school, if I want to reach my creative and other goals. I love the Playlists you shared and am listening to them right now (there's a lot of overlap with mine ;)) In any case, have a great start to the fall and enjoy your nee sweater😊
I seem to have missed your substack before now as well! I'm glad we managed to connect on here. It makes me so happy that you are enjoying the playlists! I hope the beginning of school goes smoothly for your family!
“I can experience the sweetness of motherhood more distinctly when I’m not drowning in it all the time.” 💯 both of my kids will be in full day school this year for the first time AND I won’t be teaching. I am highly looking forward to this time to myself, while also trying to not put too much pressure on productivity.
I’m glad you found a great pond to swim in! We’ve loved Idaho summer (even with the late bedtimes).
I'm so happy for you to have some time, and I hope it feels so rewarding! I need to get up north to your area one of these days--I've hardly spent any time there and I've heard it's gorgeous.
Yes! Let me know if you’re ever up here! We drove through Boise earlier this month, but we were trying to get home as quickly as possible.
I’m also enjoying that full-body relief 💃🏽
Love that for both of us!!
I read Colton Gentry after you recommended it and really loved it. It had that small town feel without feeling too Gilmore Girls. There are lots of nice things about small towns but plenty of terrible things too. And I felt so similar about LA. Five senses experience sums it up so well. It really is one of my favorite places in the whole world.
Finally, thank the LORD back to school is coming. A couple more weeks and I will only need to do one job at a time. I’m so ready. And as far I am concerned, summer can go to hell. Weeks of 100 degree + days and I am OVER it. HA.
I have been saying those exact words, ha! Summer can go straight to hell. I'm so glad you enjoyed Colton Gentry!
Lorren- It’s always important to find times like these: “I’ve been spiritually immersed in the city as I’ve worked on my book. Spending time on my own while my husband did a class was such an amazing, five-senses experience and a much-needed oasis of personal space.” So glad you got to do this on your own time. Hope you’re well this week? Cheers, -Thalia