Prettily Procrastinating

You’d think that, being home again and settling into the old routine, I would have spent a portion of my day yesterday getting caught up on my blog reading.

Ah, not so much.

And I can’t use emotional trauma or physical exhaustion as an excuse. I’m actually feeling surprisingly good. Miraculously good, even. I’ve little doubt that all the prayers being said on behalf of our family are having a profound impact on our health and sanity.

No, I spent all my free time yesterday exploring www.blogskins.com. Oh. My. There are some pretty blog templates there. And as long as you give kudos to the artist, they’re free.

However, as most of the artists are in the teenage angst stage of life, it was very difficult to find a template that wasn’t full of mournful song lyrics. I fell in love with template after template, only to have it ruined by someone’s broken heart.

At last, shortly before (alright, after) bedtime, I chanced upon this one. It startled me with it’s beauty, and I love what it conveys. Also, the child pictured has red hair and brown eyes, just like my Emma, so it touched my heart in that respect as well.

I know that I’m avoiding the inevitable here. I have so much to put into words. So many lessons learned. But the intensity of it all leaves me feeling inadequate, so I’m afraid to make the attempt.

Soon.

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21 Comments

  1. Kara

    I like the template! I need to get me a new one, I’m getting bored with mine.

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 4:11 pm | Permalink
  2. shay

    I love this! It makes your blog look all artsy and wonderful!
    Glad you’re doing well!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 5:32 pm | Permalink
  3. An Ordinary Mom

    Sometimes procrastinating is what helps us process and heal.

    I like your new header!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 5:43 pm | Permalink
  4. Kate

    a beautiful blog for a beautiful woman . . . seems quite appropriate to me! :)

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 7:06 pm | Permalink
  5. Brillig

    So SO gorgeous. It’s full of life and beauty and your personality. LOVE IT!!!!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 7:11 pm | Permalink
  6. Beth

    Wow; very pretty! I like it, too.

    Still thinking of you. *hugs*

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 8:26 pm | Permalink
  7. Thea

    O.K. I love it. I mean REALLY love it. The colors are awesome and GO REDHEADS!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 8:43 pm | Permalink
  8. Amber

    LOVE the new changes!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 8:53 pm | Permalink
  9. Josi

    Great template–I’m amazed at how creative people can get. So sorry about your mom, and best of luck. As I get older it’s almost as hard to watch my parents age as it is to see my children grow up. Sounds like your heart and spirit are in the right place. God bless.

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 9:30 pm | Permalink
  10. Deanne

    Fabulous!!! I’ve been online all day looking at new templates (I don’t know if I should thank you for that or not!) :) I have it narrowed down to two templates…still deciding! Can you tell me how to change it once I do decide??? Did you just copy the code and insert it into your blog? Do you have sign up for an account? email me!) Thanks!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 10:02 pm | Permalink
  11. aubrey

    well, i like it. no rush on getting your feelings into words. it will happen eventually. you’re awesome!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 11:03 pm | Permalink
  12. Heffalump

    I like it, but I miss your picture in the sidebar.
    No worries about you still being in the process of processing all that you have been going through. You will write about it if and when the time is right.

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 11:05 pm | Permalink
  13. PJ

    I love your new look!

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 11:19 pm | Permalink
  14. Amanda

    Take your time putting it into words. You’ve been through a lot in a short period. Give it time.

    Love the new look! :D

    Posted June 26, 2007 at 11:49 pm | Permalink
  15. Annie

    Best wishes to your Mom for a continued recovery. With a strong supportive family, as you seem to be, around her she’ll do well.

    Nice new look :)

    Posted June 27, 2007 at 12:31 am | Permalink
  16. No Cool Story

    The template. It is beautiful!
    Teenage angst, so sad.

    Posted June 27, 2007 at 1:01 am | Permalink
  17. Cate

    Glad to hear that you are feeling good after all that has happened!

    Love the new look! I can’t wait to move over to my new fancy Wordpress blog!

    Posted June 27, 2007 at 3:29 am | Permalink
  18. Org Junkie

    Very nice!!

    Posted June 28, 2007 at 5:07 am | Permalink
  19. Anna Maria Junus

    Lovely template.

    I’ve done my template research. Now I’m hooked on looking for new ones.

    Posted June 28, 2007 at 9:51 am | Permalink
  20. Annie

    Loving the new look!

    Posted June 29, 2007 at 8:57 pm | Permalink
  21. so grateful to be Mormon!

    hi kimmy: sometimes procrastinating isn’t really procrastinating. sometimes it is the body’s way of finding some peaceful quiet place to just be for awhile until you are ready to come up for air and deal with the next adversity or to savor the beauty in a simple moment and blessing.

    ~blessings, kathleen :)

    Posted July 4, 2007 at 10:00 pm | Permalink

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