Office Dreams

Like everybody else, the holidays came crashing in and we had family over for Christmas Eve dinner. To be honest, setting my dining room table that evening was the first time I really felt the Christmas spirit. My mother has a real knack for setting a table, and if you stopped by her house now at least one of her tables would probably be set. Luckily for me, she helped decorate my table last year and I simply copied what she had done. I included the individual Santas, the crisply starched white napkins and red linen placemats. I tied ornaments on the napkins, just as she had done and brought out the fine china and silver. There was no kids’ table; we all sat together in the dining room for the first time in, well, probably a year! We enjoyed ourselves with funny stories and filled our bellies with Pasta and Provisions lasagna, salad and focaccia bread. 

As the holiday passed, I frantically cleaned up the decorations and filled that same table with ornaments, wreaths, lights, stockings and more. It was sort of the depressed graveyard for Christmas until I could talk my kids into making a trip or two up to the attic with an armload. Just as it felt good to put up all the white lights and memorabilia, it felt even better to purge those same items and get my house back in order. Today, after waking at the crack of dawn, I sent my kids back to school. I took a walk with my dog, listened to a podcast and came home to set that same table. It’s now back to being my makeshift office. When I started this blog, I tried to use the desk in my laundry/mud/pet room. Somehow I just couldn’t remain inspired and creative in the room that I have grown to dread. The piles of laundry screamed at me, along with my cat who is never satiated. He truly can’t remember that I fed him five minutes ago. I soon moved into the dining room, which was bright and clean. No laundry, no dirty dishes and no screaming cats. I’ll happily use this for now, but I’m working to manifest something all mine. 

If you’ve followed me from the beginning, you’ll know that I’ve not only been manifesting this blog dream, but also several other dreams. Some have already come true. I spoke at a women’s workshop, gained followers for my blog, and am working on several collaborations. I’ve certainly had some hiccups along the way and questioned whether I should continue. It’s all part of the process. But my positive vision for this blog will prevail. Why? Because I’m trying very hard to see it already there. I’ve read enough books to know that if we want something badly enough, you have to see yourself living that dream. I picture myself in my own office. It will not be a multi-functioning room. There will be no cat boxes, piles of laundry or place settings. It will be feminine and have some pink. It will be filled with inspiration from my friends and family. But until that time, I’ll stay in the dining room until the next family event. I’ll box up the blog to make room for the napkins and placemats and continue to dream and see myself in my office. 

As you start your 2022, what are you manifesting in your life? How do you see your future self? Go ahead and sit with the idea and dream. Then go out and make it happen.

Oh by the Way, check out this office my new friend designed. It is someone else’s dream but very close to mine. I’m so happy for Melissa’s client. I have a feeling she may have been put in my life to help manifest the new office … or this blog! I am also adding the cute little wireless lights I’m using on my desk too. Additionally, check out Pasta and Provisions if you are in Charlotte for your next easy family meal.