How Are We Feeling??

karlimarie

karlimarie

Sweet Shoppe SugarBabe
I just love our big scrap holidays! But like real holidays I always feel a lull hit me when the weekend is over and the games and challenges are all wrapped up.

Like all of the happy and motivational hormones that pulsed through my system while I was rushing to get pages scrapped to meet that 11:59 deadline just whoooosh, leave my system all at once. I call it having a scrap hangover. 🫠

So I thought I’d take a minute to check in with you all!

How are you feeling this morning? Invigorated? Exhausted? Disappointed? Excited?

Don’t forget to take care of yourself today!
 
jagruti patel said:
I got so many pages done for my books! Im happy! A little shopping too!
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Yay!!

I used to have a love/hate relationship with shopping on these big holidays. I love the sales but hated having to pare down my cart after adding everything in the store at once 🤣🤣🤣

I’m glad you got lots of pages done. I swear I used to get more pages done during NSD/DSD than I did all year long!
 
I am all scrapped out at the moment. Like you, I have a scrap hangover. I am at work today and I am happy that the day is almost over here.
 
Tired. Whose idea was it to have us roll right from a scrapbook holiday into two days of heavy duty Star Wars-ing? I'm excited for our plans for May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th but I also spent part of the weekend getting everything prepped and now I have to make it happen, take photos, *and* get them scrapped. (I did buy another Star Wars kit this weekend.)

I got some scrapping done this weekend and actually cleared my "to scrap" list so I'm feeling pretty good about that. And I got a lot more shopping done than I usually do because my husband wanted something special for Father's Day so I had him spend the same amount on me for Mother's Day... purchased during INSD. My mom also bought me a kit because she thought I "needed it" and I did use it this weekend so she wasn't wrong. 😂
 
My own fault, but feeling left out. I missed everything except shopping. I was playing catch up with life after traveling, and I just ran out of steam for iNSD. I did manage to scrap a page last night with some one goodie that I bought. Yay for that!
 
I hate it when life gets in the way of scrapping 🤣🤣🤣

The timing felt crazy this year for some reason- NSD, kiddo’s birthday, Teacher Appreciation this week… and then of course there’s Mother’s Day around the corner- smack dab in the middle of Maytober 😒 you know a man planned that one.
 
Good thing I created BEFORE NSD because this weekend was full of all things NOT related to scrapbooking :/
I am looking forward to looking through the Gallery and Challenge Forum later today.
 
Sad like Christmas afternoon lol you waited so long for it and then it's over :) but glad to see all the pages and have some fun.
 
I have a nasty sinus/ear infection since last Thursday- so most of my weekend was blowing my nose & dealing with a crazy sinus headache. Despite that, I did manage to get a lot accomplished- I did all the layout challenges that I wanted to & a few games. I just didn't have the energy this year to do ALL.THE.THINGS like I normally do. But still- very successful weekend. I think I completed 8 layouts for challenges on top of my 22 layouts I made as CT duties for the weekend. 30 layouts in a week is pretty dang good!! I'm home from work sick today- and am feeling a little better so I'm able to catch up on laundry & some chores hopefully!
 
karlimarie said:
The timing felt crazy this year for some reason- NSD, kiddo’s birthday, Teacher Appreciation this week… and then of course there’s Mother’s Day around the corner- smack dab in the middle of Maytober 😒 you know a man planned that one.
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Seriously, why is Mother's Day so early this year?

Also have to ask: does "Maytober" mean I'm stuck in this chaos loop until October? Because if so, I want to opt out.
 
Brendazzle said:
Seriously, why is Mother's Day so early this year?

Also have to ask: does "Maytober" mean I'm stuck in this chaos loop until October? Because if so, I want to opt out.
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I didn't even know it was so early this year until my daughter in law texted me about doing something this Sunday lol
 
karlimarie said:
No, it means my brain isn’t turned on today at. All. because I meant Maycember 🙈

Ladies. Who ever allowed me on the internet needs a spanking.
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Maycember seems somehow worse. Am I going to be in chaos mode until NYE?!?

I had 2 units of caffeine this morning and feel like I need more. I just completed a virtual escape room with the kiddo and can't stop yawning now.
 
Brendazzle said:
Maycember seems somehow worse. Am I going to be in chaos mode until NYE?!?

I had 2 units of caffeine this morning and feel like I need more. I just completed a virtual escape room with the kiddo and can't stop yawning now.
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I don’t know if it’s all over, but Moms here call it Maycember because it’s just as busy as December.

Don’t worry, not even Pinterest Moms can keep up this pace all year long 🫠
 
karlimarie said:
I don’t know if it’s all over, but Moms here call it Maycember because it’s just as busy as December.

Don’t worry, not even Pinterest Moms can keep up this pace all year long 🫠
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I'm a little Pinterest-y today because May the 4th (and Revenge of the 5th) are the two best days of homeschool a year. I can't even keep it up for a whole week.
 
I had caffeine, but my excuse is that I forgot to take my meds today.

I love it when people are like ADHD meds are sooooo addictive. Yeah. Sure. So addictive I constantly forget to take them 🤪
 
I loved this weekend EXCEPT that I had to cancel my Watch Cheryl Scrap LIVE sessions that I usually have during NSD because of this nasty bug I have along with laryngitis. I sound like someone trying to sexy whisper mixed with RFKJrs annoying raspy voice. I was able to get in to see my doctor this Wednesday morning, so I only have to live through two more nights of coughing my head off.

I ended up making 7 layouts after making 9 template packs, so I was pleased as punch about that. That includes making YouTube process videos for each layout as well as posting them around digiland. I used to be like @AmieN1 before I started designing.

AND! I think I've got the scrapping bug back because I want to scrap some more this afternoon/evening. I love that SO much. I haven't felt like this in a LONG time, that feeling of seeing photos and stories I want to scrap and just itching to sit down and let my creativity just go.

I loved going to your live session on YouTube @karlimarie ! It was nice to just scrap and listen (and type a little bit) and not be the one hosting for once. It does take a LOT of energy to do the live sessions. You have to be paying attention to what you're doing on your layout as well as keep up with chatter and it's hard to do! I'm looking ahead to DSD in 6 months and doing live sessions then.

Thursday is my sister's 50th birthday, and her BFFs are actually cooking dinner and I'm bringing dessert. I'm so grateful for that as I don't have much energy at all. I don't know what is going to happen for Mother's Day, other than I think I might want to go antique/thrift store shopping if I feel better. Otherwise, I'd like to pick a movie and have a movie afternoon at home with my hubby, Olivia & Shannon, and Daniel.

Here are my layouts from the weekend:

 
Pretty good, I've scrapped more this year than in previous years. But my hand hurts so I'm happy to take a small break for a few days!
 
I did not even OPEN a single challenge this weekend. : ( My high school students had banquet (like a watered-down prom) on Saturday, and I ended up dress shopping with my bff all day. I was so exhausted from being up late at banquet that I could hardly function on Sunday. How did I even survive in high school on four hours of sleep every night??

I did manage a little bit of shopping, but I was bummed to miss out on the fun and games.
 
I had a blast, filled up a few rows on my card. I’m relaxing this morning and then getting out for a long walk with the dog, she wasn’t thrilled that I spent so much time in my office on the wkend lol.
 
Super mixed feelings!

Negatives:
1. guilty about how much time I spent on it and how little else I did
2. tired because in an frenzy to achieve the 3 rows on my card, I went to bed at 3:30am two night in a row

Positives:
3. thankful for the sales and the goodies I was able to get
4. excited that I managed to scrap a few layouts for the album I'm working on and that it forced me to not overthink them as much
5. hopeful that I might win something (soon to become either 5a. grateful that I won a kit/GC or 5b. disappointed I didn't win anything :LOL:)

Suprising:
6. a little emotional about feeling more connected to the scraping community. I used to be connected and involved. But eventually I sort of kept the hobby but disconnected from the social aspect (probably a decade ago) and seeing the sense of community here is making me sad that I'm not an active part of one...

Thanks for checking in 🤗
 
Marif said:
Super mixed feelings!

Negatives:
1. guilty about how much time I spent on it and how little else I did
2. tired because in an frenzy to achieve the 3 rows on my card, I went to bed at 3:30am two night in a row

Positives:
3. thankful for the sales and the goodies I was able to get
4. excited that I managed to scrap a few layouts for the album I'm working on and that it forced me to not overthink them as much
5. hopeful that I might win something (soon to become either 5a. grateful that I won a kit/GC or 5b. disappointed I didn't win anything :LOL:)

Suprising:
6. a little emotional about feeling more connected to the scraping community. I used to be connected and involved. But eventually I sort of kept the hobby but disconnected from the social aspect (probably a decade ago) and seeing the sense of community here is making me sad that I'm not an active part of one...

Thanks for checking in 🤗
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First of all, love the list.
First and a half of all... love that the list has sub-list potential :ROFLMAO:
Second - love that you got some scrapping done without overthinking. Boy do I struggle with that one!

Lastly, I totally feel you on the social aspect of things. After a series of my favorite stores closed like a decade ago I felt really disconnected from the scrapbooking community. I bounced around to different stores and always felt like I was on the outside. But community is really important to me and sharing my work is part of my joy of scrapping, so I chose to settle down at Sweet Shoppe a few years ago and it's been the best choice.

Even though this is a digital hobby, I think that finding that human connection through it is so important! So if you're ready to jump back in, the door is always open! We have members who are here practically every day, others who pop in for holidays and big events, and even more who swing by just once or twice a year.

You'll always find community here if you want it.
 
Cheryl Ashcraft said:
I loved this weekend EXCEPT that I had to cancel my Watch Cheryl Scrap LIVE sessions that I usually have during NSD because of this nasty bug I have along with laryngitis. I sound like someone trying to sexy whisper mixed with RFKJrs annoying raspy voice. I was able to get in to see my doctor this Wednesday morning, so I only have to live through two more nights of coughing my head off.

I ended up making 7 layouts after making 9 template packs, so I was pleased as punch about that. That includes making YouTube process videos for each layout as well as posting them around digiland. I used to be like @AmieN1 before I started designing.

AND! I think I've got the scrapping bug back because I want to scrap some more this afternoon/evening. I love that SO much. I haven't felt like this in a LONG time, that feeling of seeing photos and stories I want to scrap and just itching to sit down and let my creativity just go.

I loved going to your live session on YouTube @karlimarie ! It was nice to just scrap and listen (and type a little bit) and not be the one hosting for once. It does take a LOT of energy to do the live sessions. You have to be paying attention to what you're doing on your layout as well as keep up with chatter and it's hard to do! I'm looking ahead to DSD in 6 months and doing live sessions then.

Thursday is my sister's 50th birthday, and her BFFs are actually cooking dinner and I'm bringing dessert. I'm so grateful for that as I don't have much energy at all. I don't know what is going to happen for Mother's Day, other than I think I might want to go antique/thrift store shopping if I feel better. Otherwise, I'd like to pick a movie and have a movie afternoon at home with my hubby, Olivia & Shannon, and Daniel.

Here are my layouts from the weekend:

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I know you're probably tired of hearing it, but you are a rockstar!!

Live scrapping is definitely draining, especially when I choose a time of day when I'm trying to get my kids in bed and my meds have worn off 🫣 seemed like a good idea when I scheduled it :ROFLMAO: but it's also invigorating in a way. It gets the blood pumping for sure!!

I am looking forward to DSD and watching you scrap again!

Hope you're getting some rest and feeling better soon.
 
Marif said:
Super mixed feelings!

Negatives:
1. guilty about how much time I spent on it and how little else I did
2. tired because in an frenzy to achieve the 3 rows on my card, I went to bed at 3:30am two night in a row

Positives:
3. thankful for the sales and the goodies I was able to get
4. excited that I managed to scrap a few layouts for the album I'm working on and that it forced me to not overthink them as much
5. hopeful that I might win something (soon to become either 5a. grateful that I won a kit/GC or 5b. disappointed I didn't win anything :LOL:)

Suprising:
6. a little emotional about feeling more connected to the scraping community. I used to be connected and involved. But eventually I sort of kept the hobby but disconnected from the social aspect (probably a decade ago) and seeing the sense of community here is making me sad that I'm not an active part of one...

Thanks for checking in 🤗
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I'm so glad that you are jumping back into the community side of SSD. LIke Karli said, there are varying degrees of involvement, and you just have to find the right one for you. I try to be here frequently, because I do love surrounding myself online with people that get me. I share my layouts on Facebook for my family and friends, but it's so much different sharing here, knowing I don't have to explain anything, you know? I think you're awesome!

karlimarie said:
I know you're probably tired of hearing it, but you are a rockstar!!

Live scrapping is definitely draining, especially when I choose a time of day when I'm trying to get my kids in bed and my meds have worn off 🫣 seemed like a good idea when I scheduled it :ROFLMAO: but it's also invigorating in a way. It gets the blood pumping for sure!!

I am looking forward to DSD and watching you scrap again!

Hope you're getting some rest and feeling better soon.
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Rockstar! LOL Makes me think of this commercial:


I think we all love you because you're not only talented but authentic. None of us are perfect, and you being real about scrapping and your life just draws us closer to you.

We need to figure out a tandem scrapping session for DSD!
 
Cheryl Ashcraft said:
I think we all love you because you're not only talented but authentic. None of us are perfect, and you being real about scrapping and your life just draws us closer to you.

We need to figure out a tandem scrapping session for DSD!
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Cosigning. I love hanging out with you, @karlimarie, *because* you are a real person. I get more out of the chat than watching you work; I get to hang out with someone who understands the million tabs open in my brain and how making a page is hardly a linear process.
 
You guys 🥹 staaaahp. I’m gonna ruin the mascara I can’t be bothered to wear. (Thank you 💕)

Okay, okay, enough love-festing around the water cooler. Party’s over, get back to work! Those memories aren’t going to document themselves 🤣
 
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