Oh no! Not AGAIN

I have to apologize once again, in the last few weeks I seem to have hit a dead end again. Why? It's called "INSPIRATION". And especially, the lack of it. Why? I do have an idea. Of course, I live in a beautiful area, but if you have seen that area every day for 9 years, and especially never seen anything else like that area. Then it doesn't precisely refresh your mind, it has a mind-numbing effect when you no longer have variety in your life. And that has unfortunately been the case for too long. I had hoped that this would change at this time. My partner is now on vacation for two weeks, and I had hoped that we would go out together to do something so that I too could have a change from the daily grind that I have been in for 9 years now. Unfortunately!

I had imagined the holiday differently. I had hoped for the chance to go to other locations and pursue my passion for photography. Unfortunately, the persistent bad weather threw a spanner in the works. The idea of shooting in the rain isn't an option, especially as one of my cameras isn't up to it. Being outside is essential for me when shooting, so the weather hinders me. Of course, I've looked online for options that are in stock, but at the moment I can't find it to my liking, and on top of that I have to take our dogs into account as usual. Because even though my partner is on holiday, for me there is not much different than usual.

Woodworking

My partner, on the other hand, enjoys his holiday in his way. He appreciates the peace of being at home, with no work commitments, and can fully immerse himself in his beloved hobby, woodworking. While I understand his perspective, it doesn't make the situation any less challenging for me to keep my mind from dying. I crave adventure, discovering new places, and letting my creativity run wild. And especially to finally some change from the daily grind!

At this point, it can be easy to get carried away by negative feelings. The idea that I will be alone with the dogs and without any variety all year round, even during the holidays, can be daunting. But I will have to try to create something positive out of this situation.

Different needs

First, I believe it's important to realize that everyone has different needs and ways of relaxing. For my partner, vacation is the time to relax in his familiar surroundings and to immerse himself in his hobby. For me, it is entirely different. I am always at home, for me the holidays are an opportunity to see, step into, and embrace the world outside my daily life. While my partner longs for the tranquility we have here at home in our little remote corner of the world, I long to see a little more life around me and explore other environments. It is essential to respect these differences and to understand that we do not always have the same idea of a perfect holiday.

Keep On Dreaming

And of course, there is always room for dreams and wishful thinking. Although a vacation is not feasible at the moment for various reasons, I can always dream about future adventures. I don't have to go on holiday to tropical places right away, although that would be very welcome at the moment to feel the positive influence of a warm sun. But, to keep it a little closer to home, a hot air balloon ride for example seems great to me! It's an experience I haven't had yet, but it would certainly provide some spectacular views. I'll have to go and see if I can arrange that financially, and maybe I can plan for this in the future. At least it could fulfill my desire for variety and adventure for a while.

Now it doesn't even have to be as unique as a balloon ride, I'd be happy if I could get away for a whole day without having to worry about the dogs, without having to worry about expensive gas, and just go wherever I want where my camera leads me ... There are beautiful locations in the Netherlands, but unfortunately, they are not in my immediate vicinity.

Knowing everything doesn't change the feeling

Okay, a bit of realism at the end of this blog. I know that life doesn't always turn out as we hope and sometimes expect. There will always be setbacks, we will always have to deal with unforeseen circumstances. And there will always be times when our plans fall into the water. Of course, I know this. And yes of course I try to stay flexible and make the best of it.

So yes, this vacation is different than I hoped, but that doesn't mean I'm giving up. If not now, it might be in 1 week, 1 month, or next year. As long as I live, there is hope for the better. And who knows, maybe the wishful thinking will eventually lead to an exciting adventure beyond my wildest expectations. So bring it on, I'm ready!