A Bomb In A Birdcage

Alison Sudol the musical artist of the album, A Fine Frenzy used the phrase, "My heart was ticking like a bomb in a birdcage" to describe the anxious ball of nerves and karate chopping feelings she was having during the making of her album. Hearing the lyrics gave me a pit in my stomach, since her words can also be used to describe my own recent feelings towards my life. I can hear it now ticking away, deep in my chest, reminding me that time is flying by quickly and their is still much to be done. Life has been fast paced lately, which is fine by me...its when things slow down that I start to get anxious. I begin pondering life and wondering if I have been doing all that I could and should be doing. Which contradicts the familiar saying "An idol mind is the devils workshop". Although I see the truth in this phrase I'm a true believer that, a packed schedule and tired feet can be the devils workshop too. We tend to get so busy we don't give thought to what we are doing or not doing. Slowing down and pondering gave rise to a real frenzy of motivation and has compelled me to wake up early this morning and start a blog. A blog that I intend on keeping up with. Not only to update others on the Anderson home, but as a place for me to slow down and reflect on my busy life.