It couldn't have happened at a worse time.
This is typically the time of year when I am completely consumed with Halloween preparations. Pumpkins. Candy. Spooky movies. Props. And prop disasters. I embrace it all. But this year, I find myself horribly distracted. Distracted by real life. With few thoughts to spare for Halloween. Because unfortunately, my "Halloween Preparation Season" has coincided with "Serious Decision Making Season". And the serious decision making time is winning out over Halloween preparation time.
Since losing my job last winter, I'll admit I've been coasting along. Looking for an ideal job. But it appears that "ideal" jobs are few and far between here. As least for me. Now, with my unemployment benefits about to expire, I have some real thinking to do. I hate that. Although the choices are relatively simple. I could continue to search for an appealing job and try to get by with less money. I could return to school and train for something for which there might be a demand. Risky. Or I could hopefully return to an old, if not exactly ideal, job. Maybe.
But, in the meantime, while I bounce those options around in my head, the Halloween clock is ticking. And I am finding it increasingly difficult to focus on pumpkins and costumes and props. But this weekend, I'm going to try my hardest to push the more serious thoughts aside for a while and just think of Halloween. Try to work on some props. Maybe visit a pumpkin patch (one more successful than my own). Otherwise, by the time Halloween arrives, I'll likely have made a decision. But I'll have missed all the fun.
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I hear you. We just bought a house and are in the process of renovating/redoing/painting/packing. So my life is in upheaval right now. I want so badly to just focus on my fave holiday and month, and I just can't with so much to do.
I've been trying to fit in Halloween-y things here and there but it's tough--esp since everything is packed. I want to decorate too--but no place for the stuff and oh yeah, it's packed! It only comes once a year and to not be able to focus on it an celebrate it is a loss. Oh well, we need a place to live so first things first I guess. :(
I'm with you, Sweetie.
Funny you should type this post. I am in your exact same boat this year. I am further behind than I've ever been in decorating, haven't even decided whether or not to have our Annual Pumpkin Carving party and am too stressed with family members crisis right now to even think straight. I am trying my best to get into the spirit, but it's hard when real life gets in the way. I feel ya...and I empathize. I hate when things intrude on my Halloween time! Well try to relax a little anyway and allow yourself at least some time to revel in the spirit of the season!
I'm right there with you. Between trying to figure out what I'm going to do for employment as of Nov 1 (which is when my current contract ends), and trying to be part of/learn the ropes of Halloween markets and the like, I haven't given much thought to Halloween itself (as you read on my recent post).
Felt really good to start that scarecrow, though. So my advice to you is this: dedicate time to real life, but put aside one day in the week where you sit down and create something for Halloween. And make yourself start it, even if you're distracted.
The best part of the scarecrow was that I got lost in it. No thinking about employment or business plans or stupid printing companies or tax agents or deadlines or anything. It was just me and the creation. Best time I've had in a while.
I wish you good luck, good rest, and clear thinking in the weeks to come.
I'm sending you Clear Vision. I wish you all the best in that choice you have to make! :) Becca
yeah! don't miss out on all the fun! thinking too much is a huge problem for me! especially when the thinking i do is about things i have limited control over. i know it's frustrating.
please enjoy your weekend!! :)
Thanks for the supportive words everyone :)
I think I might put up my Halloween tree. See if that helps.
Creativity is a great way to ease your mind - and open it up. Maybe getting lost in some Halloween fun will allow you to see more clearly when you have to focus on other things...
Being grown up stinks! LOL!
Hang tough.
I'm in a similar boat, so I feel you.
*big, platonic hugs*
I so hear you! My business sucks and that's not good. I've been lazy, lax and, and, oh, can't find another l word that means lazy but you get the picture. My favorite holiday has been on the back burner the past couple of weeks; I just haven't been in the mood.
Do a little something for yourself, put your tree up first and see how it goes. Put a couple of strings of orange lights up if you have them and pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea.
I hear you loud and clear and feel for you!
Boy, it must be the time of financial crisis around blog land.
I hope whatever you decide makes you happy, because really, that's what matters most.
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Sorry to hear about that. I hope you come to a decision soon.
I also had to think about more serious stuff recently. I finally decided, after 6 years of loyal service, that I had to change job. I beginning my new job next week.
Hope you can get back to your favorite holiday soon!
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