I finished my parka!!! This excitement is compounded by the excitement I felt about finding the outer shell fabric that is wind and water proof in the exact shade of green I was hoping for.

(Technically I am not finished though, lol. I had a LOT of problems with the metal snaps on the flap that goes over the zipper, which is essential to keep the wind out. I ended up having to cut a new flap to replace the whole thing. Then I ordered magnetic sew-in snaps and will have to sew those in - so the parka is fully functional for now but will be ready for the really cold weather once I sew those in)

It felt amazing to not only finish this project on the weekend BUT ALSO have enough energy to start two new sewing projects.

I have not had this kind of energy in a long time.

In September I went to my doctor to ask about Hormone Replacement Therapy. For the last eight years I’ve been in a gradual decline with perimenopause, and I’ve tried everything, and lots of things worked, but it got to a point where I realized I needed more help.

Now - I wish I had gone to the doctor about this four years ago. And I really wish it was more widely understood that women don’t have to suffer for 7-10 years through perimenopause, that there are lots of treatments, and that hormones are actually not only safe but protective as we age.

It took almost three months for me to adjust to the hormones, my doctor had said that could happen but that the women she'd worked with before had said it was worth it. And sure enough, I feel SO GOOD now it was definitely worth it.

It actually feels like a miracle.

FEELING GOOD, after feeling like shit for so long, is one miracle.

But then having the energy to pursue creative dreams, after NOT having the energy for them for so long is a whole other thing.

Like, I want to cry!!

I can't believe how happy I am to be sewing cozy things - I'm now working on a hoodie and a puffer vest.

Our creativity is so healing.

Not having the energy, time, focus or confidence to do the things we feel inspired to do is painful.

I know we are human BEINGS (not human doings!) but I am just so grateful to be DOING again.

We are CREATIVE beings.

 

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