Does the title give it all away?
Hey there world, it's Mrs. G O'Neill, and yes. It seems as though I have returned after literally a year of ignorance and/or the excuse of a busy life. Is that really an excuse though? Anyone can say that they are too busy to do this or that, but what has been holding me back? Do I really know? Perhaps its fear. Fear of what hasn't happen and won't happen. But Gretchen, that doesn't make any sense... how can you fear the things that haven't happened? Are you like... anticipating for something to not happen? Well, anonymous, yes. It is like I am anticipating something to not happen. Because it seems inevitable. Inevitable that I may not become a public artist because of how behind I am in my practice. Truly, I feel like I don't even consider myself an artist anymore simply because I have put it off so much. Do you see the downward spiral? I am now a proud mother of a stunning baby girl and married to the love of my life, and suddenly I'm in a world of great expectations that should be coming from me. "How to eat clean;" "How to stay fit and still be a mommy;" "teaching your children how to not fight back;" "tips on teaching your kids how to eat their greens." Add onto the list if you so desire. But wait, do I have to live in pessimism? Where am I going with this? Hang on. I know where I am going with this! I have recently moved to Butte, Montana, and wow. WOW what a change it has been. I can't believe how much I have learned and have seen already- what a shock! It's like diving into an ice bath (almost literally. Thank heavens we are experiencing the little bit of summer that Montana has here!) and now it's becoming refreshing and crisp. I'm seeing how I can mold into Butte without Butte molding me, and so far... I've done ok! I've also realizing that I am trying to hard to be the girl I was before my daughter was born. I had dreams back then, that I still have now, but I have even more. And they are involving her and my husband. With a new spot of residence calls for a new introduction of who I am. Because I am not the same woman I was back in June 2015. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HI! I'm Gretchen O'Neill, and I think I am diving into the world of blogging. Is this called mommy blogging? I'll take it. Because I might even begin consistently filling up your feeds with the life of a Montana-Mormon-Mommy, restarting my art career in a different setting, and begin the life that I am supposed to live- more spiritually in tune with my Savior and Heavenly Father, connected with my husband and daughter, and sharing the adventures life generously will be giving me! This new chapter in Montana is full of excitement and thrills- better than any dream I could've thought up! I've discovered that I'm not an artist. I'm more than just an artist with potential. I'm a mother. I'm a fitness junkie. I'm a health-nut. I'm an outdoors[wo]man. I'm a camper. I'm a gardener. I'm a graham-cracker-milk-dippin fanatic. I'm a Mormon. I'm an Interior Designer. I'm a wife. I'm a cook. And I'm happy for who I am. I know my potential. Because I am not just an artist. Oh but I am so much more and cannot wait to find more of who I am here in Butte, Montana! Please join me, once more, as I rededicate myself to the ones who will see this blog and think it's worth their time. Because it is and will be. That I will promise. I'm excited to share with the world the things I enjoy, and hopefully you can enjoy them too! Stay Peachy GO
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Anonymous
6/15/2016 01:31:17 pm
Hi Gretchen, I've recently come across your blog! I've recently become a first time mom, and am interested to know what your journey has been like balancing being a mother, making time for Heavenly Father, and your husband. I feel I'm having a hard time trying to find my new sense of norm and balance with the new responsibility of raising a little squish. Also, what has your journey been like finding the energy and time to be physically active and eat clean? These days since having my little boy, I barely find time to eat during the day because I'm desperate to catch up on sleep, let alone finding time to exercise!
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Anonymous
6/22/2016 07:35:36 am
Scripture reference really put that into perspective for me! Thank you for sharing:) My wonderful husband and I make an effort to read and ponder scriptures every day, and pray together. Though we aren't always so successful to do it every day. Leave a Reply. |
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