March was the last time I published a blog post. Life has been so busy lately that I haven’t had the time or mental space to give blogging a second thought, let alone figure out what I actually want to write about.

To say the last couple of months have been overwhelming would be an understatement. We just got back from yet another trip to North Carolina, finished converting the garage into an office, continued making improvements to the new house, and kept working on making it feel like ours. On top of that, I’ve been trying to stay on top of tasks and responsibilities in Florida, adjust to being in the office more, and manage my time better overall.

So I think this is a good moment to pause, take stock, and check in with where I am when it comes to the goals I set for myself this year.

Here’s a quick recap of those goals:

Goal 1: Put Our Stamp on Our New NC Home — Mostly Complete

This one has definitely seen the most progress. There is still more to do, but the house is starting to feel more and more like us.

Goal 2: Invest in My Creativity — Still a Work in Progress

This has been more challenging than I expected. Between limited time, limited energy, and the reality of needing to be mindful about funds, I haven’t been able to devote as much attention to my creative projects as I hoped.

Goal 3: Be Kinder to Myself — Improving, But Not Perfect

I do think I’m getting better at being more mindful and more patient with myself. But life has a way of hitting sideways, and when that happens, it can feel like I’m right back at square one.

Right now, I feel like I have very little free time. And when I do finally get a little time to myself, I’m often exhausted and unable to focus on any of my creative projects. Most of that time ends up going toward catching up on things around the house.

While a lot of wonderful things have happened this year, and I’m grateful for them. But we’ve also been dealing with a few challenges that I hope will ease up with time. For now, I think the best thing I can do is take it one day at a time, give myself some grace, and make sure I’m leaving room to rest.