In The Real World

Wow. I had no idea how much of my head space is devoted to blogging. I mean, I don't blog that much really, but when I wrote a post last week about easing off a bit, doing a bit less, well it's not a big change in blog output really, but it has been a HUGE change in my headspace. Like I said, I had no idea how much blogging had crept into my everything. And in it's [not quite] absence, things have been happening in the real world that I have been putting off for a long time. 

I've been learning new things. I finally decided it was time to learn how to make a granny square, a little late since I first picked up a crochet hook eight years ago. Over the Easter weekend I immersed myself in the 'Granny A Day' tutorial series by the lovely Pip over on Meet Me At Mikes. If you're interested to learn, I would recommend these as Pip has a great way with the videos. I normally avoid videos online. Anyway I'm super excited to be finally making a pretty granny square blanket. And there are so many ideas for new things to make, and the ever-growing stash of pretty yarns is calling my name. But one thing at a time.

I mentioned in some posts a few weeks back about a little weekend trip to Mt Buller, an alpine resort in Victoria. A mountain bike mecca during the summer months, and our trip up was part of an Instructor Retreat with the company I do skills instructing for. I was so anxious about the trip for so many reasons - how will we cope with a 5 hour drive and a 13 month old, how will I cope with being away from him on big trails that may take a while to get back from, how will I cope with Mt Buller when I'm so unfit - just a few of my concerns. But we went, we did it and it was so so good. I realised all over again how much I love mountain biking, and it was the best having my little family there with me.

I've been thinking for a long time about starting up a women's mountain bike monthly ride in my home town, but I've been putting it off and finding reasons to not do it. There are lots of reasons to not do it. When I was up at the retreat, the whole group was sharing where things are at in their local areas and I was lamenting my situation a little. To be surrounded by a room full of support to start a ride up was just wonderful. So I'm doing it, and if no-one shows up [my fear], then at least I get a ride in regardless. I started a similar thing going in Ballarat a few years ago under a club there and it is still going stronger than ever, so I know it can be done. At the same time, I feel a bit like 'can I really do it again?'. 

So that's me, trying to find a new balance between time online and time out in the real world. And I've got crocheting to do! 

How do you balance yourself between being online and real life stuff? Do you have balance?