Routine changes and renewed aspirations

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It's been so long since I last made a post here. Life has thrown in so many changes - I just needed time to inhale and then exhale and finally settle in. I'm not even sure if I've settled myself already and comfortably. So, this is how it feels when one of your kids finally goes to college. It's not like she's gone to a faraway university. The campus is a 30-minute bus ride from our place. It's just too disorienting for me to have my girls in different locations during weekdays now. I know this is bound to happen; I'm just feeling overly dramatic because I'm so attached to my kids. Eventually I should get used to this setup. And, yes, our college freshie is still staying with Mom and Dad and little sister. (It's very common in our culture to have our children with us until they get their own jobs or decide to get married.) Though I wouldn't mind putting her in a dorm when she's ready. As for me, I've been trying to engage in new activities and hobbies that would occupy my time and my mind. I've sent out applications to three artist groups and I was lucky to receive acceptance from all three. Perhaps I'll channel my extra time now to doing more paintings. I've yet to upload new artworks in my Redbubble account. I don't know what's keeping me.