thanks for all of the input and suggestions. Rich I'm not bored, just not able to be coherent in what I am doing. I think the weather plays some part in it. I have been improving my photography steadily,(have you taken a look at it lately?) and I have been trying to create work in encaustics. I think I need to lay that aside and focus on something else entirely, such as my genealogy. I have worked hard to stay abreast in Twitter and work on posting a blog. I just feel that as Mike put it, my brain needs a rest. I found a fantastic program that works with creating things in photoshop or photoshop Elements, but it so detailed, I feel that i am being drained even though I have such great fun working on the projects. It's almost too much to take in quickly. It's overwhelming, although extremely challenging and informative. So, I'm taking a break here, and will not feel guilty letting it rest. I knew the answers mostly, I just needed to hear other people say them, and then give myself permission instead of feeling like I should be producing something on a tight schedule. That kills it for me. so, not wanting that to happen, I will take a side trip.
And Alfred, I'm glad you don't have this happen to you. I have a very healthy lifestyle, yet I also have to deal with a chronic illness, so I think that takes a toll. Everyone's life is different.
I have work in a gallery now, and am putting up a show locally in March and all of that plays into it. I am taking a breather so I come back fresh and eager. The end.
Rebecca
