Cabin Fever

I thought we were finally free and clear from all illnesses, but sadly, I was mistaken. The entire family has come down with spring colds. Stuffy noses, sore throats, and some serious cabin fever. 


As a result, I've slipped into the familiar pattern of too much tending, too little sleep and exercise, which always leaves me feeling listless and dissatisfied. I'd like to combat it with a few DIY projects I've been mulling over, but we're broke. 


As in buying-milk-on-the-credit-card broke.


So even the minimal supplies I'd need for my projects are too extravagant for the moment. 


This has provided quite the eye-opening experience for me. 


Don't get me wrong, I've been broke before. I just haven't considered myself a materialistic person. In fact, I've always thought that if I limit how much I browse or window shop, I can pretty much eliminate the false sense of 'need' that commonly arrises. {Out of sight, out of mind, right?}


But we live in a digital world, and much of the time I spend on the computer searching for inspiration {art, decor, fashion...} inevitably link back to shopping. As much as I hate to admit it, I've developed a list of things to buy and make that feel almost... necessary. 


Yesterday, J had the camera, so I tried to compose a post without using an original photo. I told myself I couldn't write about anything that would cause me to buy, eat or make something that we didn't already have. And I got stuck. 


I just sat there.


Yeah. Pathetic. So this weekend, I'm combatting my cabin fever with some good old back-to-the-basics. Home cooking. Good books. And an epic workout. Fingers crossed that they help me get my mojo back, so I can be creative again. 


Without buying anything.


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