Everything takes time, space and money. I have to be willing to give up those things if I want to take on a new hobby. Do I want to do that MORE than I want to spend time sewing (or kayaking), what am I willing to let go so I have space for that? would I rather have the supplies for this new hobby, or would I rather have fabric (or a new kayak, or paddle)? I find that more and more, the answer is no. It may be cool, but I am not willing to give up the things I already love. And I wish I had an IKEA close enough to go to even semi regularly. The closest one to me is a 5 hour drive.
It’s something that I find really hard, as I’m interested in so many things…but perhaps middle age is giving me more perspective? I have a feeling it could either be a major shift in my thinking, or a very simple and clear one - all depending on my perspective at any moment. Be careful what you wish for with IKEA though, dangerous games. The stuff is excellent value and yes, useful…but they know all the tricks to get you to buy!!
Everything takes time, space and money. I have to be willing to give up those things if I want to take on a new hobby. Do I want to do that MORE than I want to spend time sewing (or kayaking), what am I willing to let go so I have space for that? would I rather have the supplies for this new hobby, or would I rather have fabric (or a new kayak, or paddle)? I find that more and more, the answer is no. It may be cool, but I am not willing to give up the things I already love. And I wish I had an IKEA close enough to go to even semi regularly. The closest one to me is a 5 hour drive.
It’s something that I find really hard, as I’m interested in so many things…but perhaps middle age is giving me more perspective? I have a feeling it could either be a major shift in my thinking, or a very simple and clear one - all depending on my perspective at any moment. Be careful what you wish for with IKEA though, dangerous games. The stuff is excellent value and yes, useful…but they know all the tricks to get you to buy!!