Vanishing with Desire

Now just what the hell do I think I’m doing? Not much honestly. Between my commitments to the PTA, spending time with my beau, preparing for summer break, and trying to keep up with my Etsy shop, I’m surprised I still find 5 hours a day to watch TikToks! I’ve set myself up to overcommit and under-deliver, a classic Natalie move. Once my kid is home every day, I will have to start seriously working on one thing at a time, something I’ve never been able to do.

The biggest and most pressing personal project is creating a summer camp for my kiddo. Being home all day is a drag, and we don’t have much of a social circle, so it’s up to me to get her out & about most of the time. At the very least, keeping her off the screens (any more than usual) and learning life skills is my main goal. Of course, I want to turn this into something that I can share with everyone and perhaps monetize but in a way that’s totally worth it. I’m thinking videos, zines, print-outs, and merit badges.

What would your perfect summer look like? Long walks and picnics out in nature? Being inside with all the windows open and your favorite movie on TV? Dinner parties where everyone brings a new recipe they found?