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To the Beach We Shall Go

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Sometimes I forget to relax and enjoy the little things.

Unfortunately that is the truth of the matter.

Sometimes I become so absorbed in my work.

Sometimes it’ll be for hours on end just thinking about the one hundred and one things that I have to do for the day. Thus, forgetting to stop and smell the flowers every once in awhile.

I forget that I only have this one life to share with my family and friends, and I need to take advantage of these precious moments whenever possible.

With that being said, this past Tuesday Mike and I decided to take a half day and go to the beach before Ava starts Pre-K full-time.

SIDE NOTE: Can you believe she’s going to be five next month?!

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This little munchkin of ours is such a fish! She is the ultimate water bug, and I just love seeing how much she enjoys the sand, water, and sun.

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To the Beach We Shall Go

I’ve recently come to the realization (more like a total “duh” moment!) how much I do not want to miss out on this little one’s life experiences or adventures, and I do believe that there needs to be some changes within my own life.

Changes how I pursue my life dreams, changes how I run my business, the hours I keep, and what makes me truly happy (aka. friends, family, etc).

I know I’m being extremely vague, but to be honest, I’m not sure how to fix this issue right now. Not to mention, I have a hard time expressing myself in times of distress.

I feel like I’m just being a whiner or even a Negative Nancy, and would rather just bottle it all up rather than divulge my sorrows.

The last thing I would ever want to do is bring someone else’s day down. I want to be happy–dag it!

And while I’m being honest, I haven’t exactly been feeling like myself in quite a few months. However, on the other side of the coin, I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.

For the longest time I was feeling like a failure. There are many aspects of this business that have not be working out over these past four years that Mike and I have been chugging along, but I am a firm believer that you can overcome the mass majority of obstacles with perseverance and determination.

However, I’ve learned that sometimes you just have to let it go.

FUNNY NOTE: Why wouldn’t you want to give Elsa a balloon? Answer: Because she’ll let it gooooo, let it gooooooo. 😉

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I’m not saying I’m going to give up altogether, but in the very near future I will be letting go of a few components that I no longer enjoy doing.

Don’t worry, I’m going to keep you in the loop throughout the whole process 🙂

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About LZ Cathcart

LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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