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Stephanie Drenka

Stephanie Drenka

Nothing Much to Say (And That’s Okay!)

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018 · In: Home Decor, Life

Today’s post is rather about the absence of a post. I’ve got a hard drive full of Alaska photos waiting to be edited and shared, a sponsored article/home office tour lined up, and more inspiration flowing than ever before. And yet… as the title states – here I sit, with nothing much to say. And that’s okay.

Bloggers, entrepreneurs, creatives, humans— we sometimes forget (or refuse) to give ourselves grace. We feel less productive when we’re not producing. Selling our first house and moving downtown was the best decision we could have made. Our new loft has given me the literal and figurative space to breathe, reflect, and reboot.

Oddly enough, the switch from suburbs to city has actually made life seem slower. With no commute to work, my days are longer. My morning routine consists of lounging in bed with Holden and the pups, sipping cold brew coffee, and soaking in the natural light from our 10-foot windows. I watch the sun rise and set. No matter how stressful the day might have been, I fall asleep in peace.

I look at this blog in a similar new light. It’s been both a source of comfort and chaos for the past few years. I got caught in the rat race of influencer marketing, and felt like a failure when I couldn’t keep up. I’m ready to slow down. Write to feed my soul; not a bank account. Give myself permission to rest. Stillness is not stagnation. Have faith that the words will come in their own time. Until then… a mug of coffee and spinning vinyl record will do just fine.

By: Stephanie Drenka ยท In: Home Decor, Life

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  1. nico arrington says

    Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Steph I love this & love the picture of you! Congrats on the move, there is nothing like downtown living. Southside it the best! It’s very calming but at the same time energizing knowing you are surrounded by so many people who go through it all with you. Thanks for sharing this!

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    • Stephanie Drenka says

      Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thank you, Nico! That is exactly how it feels! I love it.

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  2. Annaliese says

    Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Such beautiful words as always Stephanie!! Thank you for always sharing your heart and honesty in the blog world. Looking forward to the upcoming posts!

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

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    • Stephanie Drenka says

      Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you, Annaliese!! You’re the kindest <3

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