EngieBec

I really, really need to rediscover my drive and focus. I think that being sick for a long time changed my priorities and made me take the easy option. I became very insular and distracted, and I definitely lost my ability to concentrate or work for long periods of time.

But I’m healthy now and I need to snap out of it.

I’ve got boxes of stuff that I haven’t unpacked since I left home, despite the fact I’ve moved 3 times! I’ve recently had a good go at getting rid of stuff, I just need space to put the stuff I still want or need to keep.

It’s hard to get through it all, because I used to collect so much clutter while I was living with my parents. I guess I’m just keeping it out of habit, but it’s time to replace the meaningless stuff with things I really care about.

There’s a competition run by the Botanic Gardens coming up soon. I’ve been procrastinating about entering, because I find it hard to choose my favourite photos and I never think they’re as good as other people seem to think they are. But I’ve got 2 weeks to select, print and enter 5 photos taken around the Gardens, then they’ll be on display for public judging for a few weeks until the winner is announced. It’s not quite the same as a gallery show, but I hope this first step will increase my confidence.

Time to take the leap of faith …