Today’s layout was really hard for me but here it is!
A closer look at the finished layout:
After 15 years of scrapbooking Danielle has taken what started as a hobby and turned it into a passion. She loves to document all aspects of life including but not limited to; pets, food, travel, holidays and those everyday moments that usually get left behind. Professionally Danielle spent several years working in the publishing industry and several years working for Walt Disney World making magic for both guests and fellow cast members. Honored to be the Scrapper on the Street for Lain Ehmann's Layout a Day, Danielle is now sharing all she's learned professionally and creatively with you.
{{{Hugs}}} to you Dani. I know what you are going through. I’ve been married to a man for 40 years now who does not have any friends. He can be congenial, if put on the spot, but he doesn’t want anyone close except for me. He spends time in the house and sleeps or sits at the computer/tv (we are retired, so he doesn’t have to go to work and interact with anyone anymore). I am the one who wants to get out, travel, visit family, get to know others, and enjoy good times with friends. What do they say? Opposites attract!
He’s the love of my life, fun to be with (most of the time), brilliant, and caring— I wouldn’t ever trade him, but I have to be my own person, too.
I have learned over the years to enjoy being home with my hubby–and I do need the down time and comfort, then when I want to, I get up and get going with my own activities and pursuits. I must say my husband is very supportive of my interests and will come out of his shell when he thinks it’s important to me, but we can sure be Night and Day most of the time
Thank you so much Barb!! Yes I am learning to be my own person!! Not always easy but that’s my goal!
That is great that you journaled about that and came to some great conclusions about yourself. Don’t give up for one minute- you have NO idea when the same conclusion may ‘click’ for him as well and your bubbly, happy, ADORABLE attitude and personality will just rub off onto him….You just never know.
Great job on the layout but your honest journaling makes in a home run! Smiles~
Thank you so much Janet!! It was not an easy layout to create but it was great to get it out there and I am more and more realizing that I just have to continue being me
Coming from an Eeyore, remember not everyone is unhappy being still. : ) Some of us use it to counteract the energy of the opposite personalities. It may be a compliment to you that he lets your energy shine and he sits back.
(I know – I don’t compete with my sister and sister-in-law… just let them be exciting. And I am a happy, content person.)
Thanks for posting this page. And I wish my husband would sometime get off the couch and go do stuff too… Like a little exercise.
Lynne you are very right
This page has stuck with me as I saw it a few days ago in the gallery. I think you are brave for scrapping such a tough topic. Your heartfelt journaling is the star here. (HUG)
Thank you my friend!