tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post4440515889120915908..comments2023-05-27T14:03:02.968+01:00Comments on mitenska... a simple blog from the blustery North: Things to comeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-39597815372470957732014-01-09T22:03:48.612+00:002014-01-09T22:03:48.612+00:00What a great post. I like the way you use your not...What a great post. I like the way you use your notebooks. I have one that sits in the kitchen and I write down everything, like things to do, buy, eat, remember. Ideas and meal plans - it's half a diary and half a wish list. I'd be quite lost without it! Those quotes at the end are great, especially number 2. I get very cross when people say "where do you find the time!" when I do something creative and I say, through gritted teeth, "I don't find the time, I MAKE the time".... xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-55778877470815460292014-01-06T14:25:03.069+00:002014-01-06T14:25:03.069+00:00And the same to you! Having spent most of my worki...And the same to you! Having spent most of my working life after university in the education sector, I always get that September feeling too. I still use academic year diaries... don't think that will ever change... xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-91391198674383735472014-01-06T14:23:24.719+00:002014-01-06T14:23:24.719+00:00Hello! I hope it's not too cold where you are ...Hello! I hope it's not too cold where you are - Christmas must have been magical :) And I hope there aren't too many food banks because they're not needed...<br />Nice to meet you, and Happy New Year!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-11839463729484103172014-01-06T13:51:31.908+00:002014-01-06T13:51:31.908+00:00I do love the start of a New Year and I like the N...I do love the start of a New Year and I like the New academic year in September....makes me want to get lots of new stationery to add to my stash and declutter my mind. At least I have an excuse for some new notebooks with going back to work :) Happy projects and planning :)<br />xThe Creative Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438707871350549392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-80865057620428871212014-01-06T09:54:53.215+00:002014-01-06T09:54:53.215+00:00Beautiful pics! You do sound organised! I wish...Beautiful pics! You do sound organised! I wish we had a food bank near us that I could contribute too, sadly I don't thing those things exist in these parts... BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-81457477681108842032014-01-05T21:33:15.387+00:002014-01-05T21:33:15.387+00:00Thank you!
There's something very satisfying a...Thank you!<br />There's something very satisfying about getting organised, isn't there? Somehow you feel that bit more in control of daily life and I find that very de-stressing. As for the using pen in my notebooks - it's part of my whole plan not to keep things for best. Nice things should be enjoyed every day (well, maybe not cake and booze) but you know what I mean! Here's to a relaxed, happy January xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-75570246702239864792014-01-05T17:59:54.140+00:002014-01-05T17:59:54.140+00:00So many things in this post jump out at me as I...So many things in this post jump out at me as I've been thinking the same or doing the same recently (and even buying the same teabags!) It sounds like a very positive, simple and creative way to start the year. Love the sound of all your notebooks - I spent New Year's Day evening collating recipes into a file - hugely satisfying and plenty more ideas! Writing in a new notebook in PEN is such a new year thing to do - I love it! xHelen - sittinginthekitchensinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639890137209445131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-16689737274258222672014-01-05T12:27:22.211+00:002014-01-05T12:27:22.211+00:00Hello! If you're anything like me, ideas arriv...Hello! If you're anything like me, ideas arrive and disappear just as quickly. Maybe I should keep a notebook on the bedside table too for those middle-of-the-night ideas...<br />Just visited your blog. Your work's beautiful :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-34729746419627634402014-01-05T11:43:15.160+00:002014-01-05T11:43:15.160+00:00Your notebook looks so pretty! I love this idea, a...Your notebook looks so pretty! I love this idea, and it's a good plan to organise your blog in a notebook - I think I might start doing this because I always forget my ideas for posts! xPolly Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212448723794943213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-49248399602193642342014-01-04T20:12:51.198+00:002014-01-04T20:12:51.198+00:00Thank you! I'm looking forward to a 2014 full ...Thank you! I'm looking forward to a 2014 full of photo opportunities :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-35538961008962911992014-01-04T20:06:11.854+00:002014-01-04T20:06:11.854+00:00Hello! Thanks for your comment.
I started thinkin...Hello! Thanks for your comment.<br /><br />I started thinking about simpler living a few years ago and it's really gained momentum with me - I love it. You really do start to value the little things and realise life's not about 'stuff', status or cramming in way too much. Family, food, outdoors - happy things :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-31158877729740758052014-01-04T19:06:17.486+00:002014-01-04T19:06:17.486+00:00Love the muted tones in these shots and particular...Love the muted tones in these shots and particularly like the 'January' image #BetterPhotosProjectmother.wife.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882290265375573483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-73962859040026912092014-01-04T18:33:20.175+00:002014-01-04T18:33:20.175+00:00Ah I love this - making time to draw more is one o...Ah I love this - making time to draw more is one of my goals for 2014 too. I'm really getting into the whole simplicity and fuss free living thing at the moment and there's lots in this post I can relate to. Beautiful photos too xLove All Blogshttp://loveallblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-60650484576545270722014-01-03T13:08:46.273+00:002014-01-03T13:08:46.273+00:00Hi Penny - and thanks for your lovely comment. It ...Hi Penny - and thanks for your lovely comment. It put a smile on my face before I even got up this morning! The Joe blog started as something for friends and family to see his progress but I put it on Mitenska as he's a big part of my life. It gets views from all over the world - he's far more popular than me!<br /><br />As for saying 'no' - I constantly feel the need to explain things and get so annoyed with myself afterwards. I'm determined to work on that...<br /><br />Have a great 2014, and likewise - I'm looking forward to visiting your little corner of the internet often xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-63345819067540031252014-01-03T12:59:03.164+00:002014-01-03T12:59:03.164+00:00And the same to you!
The saying 'no' thing...And the same to you!<br />The saying 'no' thing has to be my biggest resolution this year - we all need boundaries; I just need to assert myself more. I suppose the more you do it, the easier it becomes :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-3698432919435964982014-01-02T22:44:29.340+00:002014-01-02T22:44:29.340+00:00I love this post Sarah, so clearly put together an...I love this post Sarah, so clearly put together and such beautiful hopes and dreams. I took a sneak peek at your Joe the other day, he is so gorgeous and this next year is going to see so much fun and joy in seeing him develop so. I think I need to adopt your saying "no" without explanation too, why do we always find ourselves justifying things? I look forward to sharing your journey with you xox PennyPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660940774894144976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-67398951800218067122014-01-02T21:03:51.934+00:002014-01-02T21:03:51.934+00:00I like the sound of your 2014! And saying 'no&...I like the sound of your 2014! And saying 'no' is no longer a no-no with me either. Best wishes for 2014 xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-40094895586339541732014-01-02T19:41:01.715+00:002014-01-02T19:41:01.715+00:00Hi! I'm a serious notebook hoarder - I love th...Hi! I'm a serious notebook hoarder - I love them and can never resist when I spot a particularly nice specimen in a shop!<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the blog this year. I have tons of ideas and lots to say, as ever ;)<br /><br />S xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-40748795508875635212014-01-02T19:37:57.272+00:002014-01-02T19:37:57.272+00:00Hello! Glad you liked the post - so much to say wi...Hello! Glad you liked the post - so much to say without going on for ages. I agree with you on the 'No' quote - it's the one (of very, very many) that speaks to me the most, and yet I find it so difficult to do...<br />I'm determined to master it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-51405015606337651362014-01-02T19:34:33.578+00:002014-01-02T19:34:33.578+00:00Thanks, Lou! I love this positive feeling - I usua...Thanks, Lou! I love this positive feeling - I usually think New Year's a bit blah but not this time :) xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-48197498428854308202014-01-02T19:32:25.985+00:002014-01-02T19:32:25.985+00:00Thank you! So nice to hear people enjoy reading th...Thank you! So nice to hear people enjoy reading the blog... and I hope you have a great 2014 too xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-22732039209936938332014-01-02T19:20:08.791+00:002014-01-02T19:20:08.791+00:00I have several notebooks on the go too. I thought ...I have several notebooks on the go too. I thought it was just me ;)<br /><br />Look forward to reading more of your lovely blog in 2014.<br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-9252463449284550532014-01-02T16:56:46.296+00:002014-01-02T16:56:46.296+00:002014 sounds like a good un already! I love your h...2014 sounds like a good un already! I love your hopes and dreams xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040353344976742981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435067378873425197.post-17691185362997503372014-01-02T16:42:47.105+00:002014-01-02T16:42:47.105+00:00What a lovely inspirational post. Just wanted to s...What a lovely inspirational post. Just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed reading your blog over the past few months, and to wish you good things in 2014! Best wishes Penny L xxxPenelope P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01867211542630495981noreply@blogger.com