Quiet Time

You know that feeling when you come back to work after a vacation or long weekend and you realize you need more time off? I hate that feeling. Yesterday morning I felt so refreshed and energized, only to come in to work and have that sucked away almost immediately as I was reminded of my impending deadlines and other tasks. I think I'm just bored right now. I'd like to do something more creative in relation to my job instead of just the same old thing. Part of the biggest thrill of creating the help system for the new web software was changing colors and making it look nice. I may not be able to draw worth crap, but I have a creative streak that I'm just not using enough in my job. And I think that's unfortunate because given the opportunity, I think I come up with some really good creative ideas.

No wonder I've been knitting like crazy lately. It's my one creative outlet other than baking. And honestly, if my birthday month cake repertoire consists of 3 different cakes, that's not being too creative either. But people request one of two cakes. They're good, but I like making different things.

I think I've decided I'm in a rut. I'm hoping that moving back home will help with some of that. At least there will be a readjustment period. Both readjusting to living with my parents and leaving much earlier for work. That'll be a fun one.

I think that once I'm done Kelley's socks and finish the laceweight Clapotis (I like it so far) I'll do something that I've never done. Maybe even work on that manatee pattern I'm trying to create. Something that's different enough that I feel like I'm doing something creative even if I'm not able to at work. I think I'll talk to the boss and figure out what I can do to liven things up around here. I'd hate to start disliking my job simply because I'm bored.