Personal | When Life Gets In The Way….
My goodness I am tired today,
I literally feel like a nodding dog sat at my desk. I just want to go
home and curl up in a ball underneath my duvet & fluffy blankets. I spent the weekend over in Dublin with Crownbrush UK which was ever so wonderful but very, very busy. Monday evening I flew home which should have been smooth sailing, had I not had an unfortunate incident involving forgetting to pick up my bag from the baggage carousel – see I am just not an ordinary functioning human right now – meaning with all the waiting around I hardly had any sleep at all. Basically, just LIFE.
I literally feel like a nodding dog sat at my desk. I just want to go
home and curl up in a ball underneath my duvet & fluffy blankets. I spent the weekend over in Dublin with Crownbrush UK which was ever so wonderful but very, very busy. Monday evening I flew home which should have been smooth sailing, had I not had an unfortunate incident involving forgetting to pick up my bag from the baggage carousel – see I am just not an ordinary functioning human right now – meaning with all the waiting around I hardly had any sleep at all. Basically, just LIFE.
If you are a regular reader of my bloggy you would have noticed I keep going through phases of blogging every day, to then not blogging for a week – I am just not on form at the moment and have no set blogging schedule, what so ever. Send help.
I have had a lot to think about over the last few months in regards to my personal life, something that I just don’t feel like talking about on here- or maybe I will some day, who knows. As a result my mind has felt clouded & every day has gone by in a whirl. Just to add to it all, these past few weeks have been my busiest yet with full time job, trying to manage a blog, attending to my bridal clients & private make-up appointments to also somehow trying to keep up with events and maintain a social life. Don’t get me wrong, I am totally grateful for everything going on in my life right now, but some days I don’t even want to get out of bed to open my blinds, never mind face the next 24 hours ahead. It all gets a bit too much sometimes.
Then there are the little things, those moments where I can breathe a sigh of relief and relax. The day I opened up my door to my Apple Yard London flowers, the gorgeous Pumpkin Chutney bouquet* from their Autumn range, put a huge smile on my face. I mean just look at those photos, aren’t they just beautiful? I am so glad I took these photos as I would be lying if I said I had the chance to fully enjoy this bouquet in my bedroom. The weekend they arrived, I was working in London and then was out almost every day after, before then flying to Dublin. I woke up this morning, to see them still holding in there, but wilting ever so slightly. I am totally going to send flowers to myself, and I am going to ensure that I enjoy them properly. You should always make time to treat yourself to flowers.
I have been trying to make time for little old me, by switching off my phone and pulling out a good book. I ordered the Richard and Judy Autumn Book Club collection from W H Smiths, and I am yet to finish one of the 8 amazing stories. I have started reading The Well by Catherine Chanter, and it is ruddy brilliant – I just need to make time to finish it, and soon, as I have so many more to get through.
In these moments to myself, I will light my new favourite Neom Organics Tranquilty candle which is just phenomenally good, soothing Lavendar, Sweet Basil and Jasmine notes, really calm me down and allow me to relax. I cannot be without the Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist either, I literally have this stationed permanently on my bedside table. I’ll spritz this over my pillows and teddy bear, and as soon as my head touches down, I am out….
I was beating myself up about getting so behind again with my blog, but do you know what, it really does not matter. I had not posted on Instagram for a week but life still carried on. My world did not end. There is more to life than work and blogging and I am slowly remembering this. Don’t let your days, weeks, months pass you by – as you will wake up realising that you are already half way through October and will regret not slowing down a little. Be good to yourself, light a candle & enjoy a new read.
P.S You can get 33% off Apple Yard flowers using discount code BLOG33. How kind of these guys to share this with you lovely lot?
23 Comments
Pam Scalfi
exactly! It should totally be acceptable to take a few days off to relax! Glad you are doing so, especially with a busy sched as yours! 😀
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Zoe Newlove
I am off tomorrow and Monday thank goodness!! x x x
Beautyqueenuk
The last thing you want is burnout missy, so make sure you do relax and chill out! x
Zoe Newlove
This is true – thank you lovely one x x x
kat clark
*shakes head at left luggage in airport*
Those flowers are beautiful Zoe, I hope you take time to enjoy the next bunch! Send you lots of love xx
Zoe Newlove
hahaha someone had to pick up on that bit 😉 hopefully see you soon chicken x x x
Jodie
Life gets in the way sometimes and certain things have to take a backseat! You don’t want to burn out and end up hating your blog due to you trying to force something! I’ll always be here as a reader 🙂
Jodie, xo // Jodie Loue
Zoe Newlove
Thanks Jodie, this comment is so lovely to read!! x x x
Emily Knott
Zoe you need to pick a schedule that works for you, not what you think your readers want. And I’m pretty sure we’re not going anywhere! If you ever want to chat, just drop me a message lovely. And on another note, I read The Well whilst on holiday, although not my favourite read, it was enjoyable. I would recommend I Let You Go, one of my all time favourite physiological thrillers. Sending a virtual Hug your way! xxx
Zoe Newlove
Thanks Em, you are very right. Really appreciate your lovely comment. I will definitely have to pick up the book 🙂 x x x hugs x x x
wonderful.you
I love you Zo and I echo what all these lovely ladies have said below. Just do you, you are only one person and can only do so much. I’m really proud of you and you deserve all of the good things in life. they’re a bloody lovely bunch of flowers too 🙂 big love xxx
Zoe Newlove
Thanks so much Megs. Louve you a lottle! I actually got some surprise flowers in the post today which really cheered me up x x x
Beautylymin
I’m exhausted just reading that! Have you got a day off any time soon? Make sure you are taking a good multi-vitamin & get some early nights. I love the sound of those Neom products! I hope you had a good time in my lovely city last weekend! xx
Beautylymin
Zoe Newlove
I am actually having a long weekend, I have taken tomorrow and Monday off to chill out a little. I loved Dublin, visiting Cork in a few weeks time – going to a spa! xx
Beautylymin
Oh lovely, is it Castlemartyr by any chance?! xx
Shaunacey
we all get behind, life sometimes get the better of us! Hope you’re engaging in some good self-care, sounds like you could use it!
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Zoe Newlove
Thanks lovely! I am taking some time off soon which will be nice 🙂 x x
DreamInLace
I’m with you, so much, on life getting a bit crazy lately. It’s been nonstop stress in my personal life the past 2 months, and carving time out to enjoy a new read, smell some flowers and light an autumnal candle does make a world of difference. My ‘to be read’ is massive, but I need to just make the time to take that literary escape.
xoxo – Kelly
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Zoe Newlove
I’m ordering a bedside lamp so I have no excuse not to read before bed! It is the only time I have chance too these days!! I hope life gets a little calmer for you too. x x x
Alina
Considering how busy your life schedule is I think you are doing so well on the blogging front. I think it’s important to blog when you can or else you will just force yourself to do it & end up hating it. I really hope you will get a much deserved break soon, it definitely sounds like you deserve it. Hope you enjoyed Dublin, it’s my hometown 😀 x
Beauty with charm
Sylvia Said
Oh, girl I hear you about the blogging schedule and I agree with the help notion haha! I hope things get to slow down a little on your end so you get some sweet ol’ time to yourself~ Good luck with everything <3 <3 <3
xxx
She Will Be
Yuliya at Yukova Blog
With such an exhausting sounding schedule its a wonder that you can manage to make time to post at all, that you do post still is doing well. Hope your personal life calms down. Lovely bouquet by the way.
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Vicky
I second what everyone else has said below! On a totally different note (ish) – how beautiful are Apple Yard flowers? They’re my go to for ordering online x