Living In the Now, Apathy & the Lack of Doing

I think I have finally reached a part of my life where I am not frequently reflecting on the past as much as I used to. And a part of me feels a little reminisce-y just saying that. Lately I have been focusing so much on the now, and honestly, very little on the future. Sometimes I wonder if that has anything to do with the current undulating wave of apathy that has pulsed it's way through my life. I am not really sure whence it came or why, but I feel as though my level of anxiety has decreased so I'm not complaining.

Sadly, I haven't been doing a lot of the hobbies that I used to enjoy. Reading and photography have taken a backseat in my life. I'd be lying if I said this was something that didn't occur every time school starts, but this semester I am only taking two classes and I am nowhere near as busy as when I was attending full time. So honestly I don't know why I have become so lackadaisical in terms of doing. I really need to start breaking free from this feeling, but maybe this is lack of doing is something that I need right now... a sense of calm that permeates through every fiber of my being.

Through the Lens: Phone me up...

Growing up, I had always envied my grandparent's vintage phone that they kept on the nightstand in their bedroom. So, when my grandfather passed away, I inherited this beautiful, still working phone. It now sits on the nightstand in my guest bedroom and holds many happy memories of my grandparent's and my childhood as well.

Shadowplay

I've always loved the idea of using natural light in photos. The natural areas of light & dark have always intrigued me. So, when I woke up to an extra sunny morning, I knew it was time to play with some shadows.

chocolate

I've spent the majority of the day cooking and baking. In some magical way it has been calming; exactly what I needed after this busy weekend filled with friends and family. My favourite recipe from today was definitely these healthy double chocolate zucchini muffins.