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\nFor a long while the thought of posting was exhausting, it was another job on a long list, but this morning I woke up with the sun and felt the urge to write again. It feels like a deep breath.
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\nA<\/fancyletter>fter my 6 month overseas adventure where I posted almost every day the real world got some getting used to. I needed a break and I needed to make big decisions. I was a jar all shook up, the particles slowly settling, there wasn’t enough of me to share.<\/p>\n

We had to move and for the first time it was just the two of us, part relief, but I hadn’t realised how the safeness and convenience of our share house community had made me forget that there was an outwards and inwards I needed to explore. I decided to look for a new job, reconnect to friendships and try new things. Change is inevitable and scary, but the best thing I ever did was embrace it, I haven’t felt this “me” in a while and putting myself out of my comfort zone has made me think deeper and as strange as it is to say, feel more human.<\/p>\n

Not long ago I felt consumed by the office, I sought solace in social media dreaming, “pinning” your life away, wanting, buying, an empty sort of existence that so many people fall into. Things never bring long-term happiness, just more wanting. So I decided to do more making. I hope to be more active on the blog and I’d love hear your suggestions for crafty skills to try. The internet is filled with gems, but it’s hard not to get lost in the muck.<\/p>\n

Here are some blogs that have delighted me:
\nFoxlane<\/a> – Kate’s beautiful farming family, kitted out in lovely hand knitted clothing
\nGlutton For Life<\/a> – What an amazing name! Laura’s musings are as inspirational as her recipes
\nPaticheri<\/a> – I always look forward to Deepa’s comments on my blog and adore the beautiful, colourful photos she posts she posts from her Indian home. The perfect cure for a grey day.
\nOur Neck of the Woods<\/a> Tammy’s homestead in America, love her commentary on woodland life
\nThe Shady Baker<\/a> – Jane’s beautifully honest account of the highs and lows outback farming<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

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\"hops-covering-fence\"<\/p>\n

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