Sunday Confession: on Monday!

Well, my weekends have been so hectic and crazy I just haven't had a chance to sit down at the computer to do anything! So here is my Sunday Confession...

I have secretly been hoping that the world would stop turning, that I could take a breath and catch up.  I seem to live my life at hyper speed and I never have enough hours in the day.  Why is this?  I do not think I'm the only one suffering from this phenomenon.  It seems to be a pervasive element in today's society - the constant rat race - we all live it and seem to accept it as normal; but is it really?

Were we designed to constantly be living our lives in a state of stress?  I don't think so, I've heard countless "experts" talk about the overload of the cortisol steroid to our systems and how bad it is for us; and yet, nothing changes.  We are still stressed and busy and running on empty.  Why is this what is considered normal now?

I wrote a short story a few days ago, and I plan to share it in my WIP Wednesday post this week.  It is not something that I usually write; but it represents the simpler life I wish I could enjoy with my family and friends.


So, dear readers, here is today's question:
Do you find yourself stuck in a "rat race"?  Do you ever wish the life that you live could slow down a bit?  Am I right in thinking that this issue affects more than just me?

Looking forward to your replies, HAPPY MONDAY!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

I've got so much to say!  So many ideas are bouncing around in my head (not to mention what the voices have on their agenda!), and I have no time to sit down and write them down.  I'm seriously bummed right now.  I feel guilty for not posting and I feel even more guilty that I haven't had time to sit and read all my favorite blogs!

My daughter's first archery tournament is this Saturday.  

We have been living and breathing archery the past week in preparation and as a result, Mommy has neglected her writing.  Why is it that moms always sacrifice themselves/their dreams/their hopes for the children?  Oh, I'm feeling it right now.

So I have to make some changes because I hold myself to unrealistic goals sometimes and I've come to view the blogging and reading of the blogs as an obligation that I have NO TIME to accomplish.  Realistically, I do have the time - maybe not every day, maybe not every other day; but I have to stop being ridiculous in the expectations department.  If I post a couple times a week, the readers will understand and be supportive...right?

So I'm making some changes...

I've decided to post regularly only twice a week.  I've got too much going on right now for a bigger commitment and I want to keep to a schedule that is manageable.  This way, I won't feel guilty about the days I miss, and I can focus on reading all the wonderful blogs I can't read now...