Inspired? Eh, maybe...

Well, the cold weather has hit with a vengeance, and along with it, my motivation for accomplishing, well, anything at this point. I think Mother Nature must've finally realized that it's supposed to be cold, and she's making up for the last two and a half months by giving it to us all in one shot. Minus 30 doesn't really inspire anyone to do anything, other than occasionally turn up the heat. I think I almost froze my tongue to the window glass this morning, and I didn't even think such a thing was possible. On the upshot, the power and gas companies must be loving this whole "Christmas in January" thing.

At any rate, seeing as I'm going to accomplish 2/5 of nothing today, I started thinking about what really does inspire me. At this point, I really can't think of anything. How sad is that? Does eating count? I'm trying to think if I've ever really been inspired by anything, other than a plate of bison tartare that I once had the delight of tucking into. I was inspired to order more. Which I did.

There really isn't a lot that I'm extremely passionate about, although I'm sure if you ask my husband, he'll tell you that yelling at speeders on our street ranks pretty high. Actually, I am pretty passionate about our little community, to the point where I now sit on three separate boards in the area. On the days where I think I can do anything (which, at this point, let's admit it, isn't bloody likely), I aspire to one day being a City Councillor. I've always wanted a job where people can criticize my every move, and lambaste me on a daily basis. I mean, I can do that now, being a Mother, but I just don't get paid for it.

The other thing that gets my blood pumping, to my husband's EXTREME chagrin, is home renovation and decor. I hope to one day find that hidden gem of a house, just crying out for my fabulous sense of design and vision. (at least I "think" that's what it's crying out for. It might just be that it sees me coming and doesn't have anywhere to run.) I'd like to think that I have a good sense of what works and what doesn't as far as home style is concerned. My wardrobe is another matter entirely.
We've now renovated two homes, and the second one still isn't done. There's a full-on kitchen reno coming in the next couple years, and I already find myself planning and scheming as to what mayhem I can come up with. My husband is already stocking the wine and Ativan. In a perfect world, I think I would do reno and design for a living. Sadly though, I'm currently stuck just playing with my own home. Still, you never know what can happen in a year.

So, that's what makes me tick, other than a good bottle of wine and some foie gras pate, of course. What inspires you? Anything? What really floats your boat these days? I'm genuinely curious. Go figure.