I've had about a week to myself as my better half and kids went off on an adventure in Colorado. I don't remember the last time I had this much time to myself. Last week, I exercised the right side of my brain as frequently as I could. I finished two quilt tops and several random quilt blocks.
I didn't exercise my body; my brain needed the attention. There's something immensely satisfying about cutting up fabric into smaller pieces, mixing it all up, piecing it back together, and creating something entirely different. It's my therapy.
I listened to music loudly.
I sat by the fire and stared at my phone for too many hours.
I went on a quick work trip.
I stayed up too late every night.
I balanced the checkbook and paid bills.
I made poor eating decisions and drank far too much coffee.
Then today, I deliberately did nothing.
No music. No creating. No makeup.
I rested. I started reading a book. I watched a little t.v.
And in the spirit of doing jack squat today, I decided not to think too hard about a title for this post. Call it what you want. My brain took today off.
I'm now ready for my roommates to return home. We've had some recent life changes, and my prayer is that we take this opportunity to slow down and focus on each other. J reminded me tonight that how we spend the time we're given is important. Stumbling up the mountains, sledding with cousins, playing on a swing set... all of these things are way more important than worrying over a few days of missed preschool. I spend too much time worrying over really dumb things. I'm a work in progress.
I'm thankful to have the time to focus on myself. I didn't realize how badly I needed it. But my arms are feeling a bit empty right now; I'm ready to hold my family in.
Hurry home, guys. This house is creepily creaky when I'm alone. (Don't worry, I only made the neighbors come over once to scope out the place. They probably think I'm ridiculous.)
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"We want to make good time, but for us now this is measured with emphasis on 'good' rather than 'time' and when you make that shift in emphasis the whole approach changes." - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
I didn't exercise my body; my brain needed the attention. There's something immensely satisfying about cutting up fabric into smaller pieces, mixing it all up, piecing it back together, and creating something entirely different. It's my therapy.
I listened to music loudly.
I sat by the fire and stared at my phone for too many hours.
I went on a quick work trip.
I stayed up too late every night.
I balanced the checkbook and paid bills.
I made poor eating decisions and drank far too much coffee.
Then today, I deliberately did nothing.
No music. No creating. No makeup.
I rested. I started reading a book. I watched a little t.v.
And in the spirit of doing jack squat today, I decided not to think too hard about a title for this post. Call it what you want. My brain took today off.
I'm now ready for my roommates to return home. We've had some recent life changes, and my prayer is that we take this opportunity to slow down and focus on each other. J reminded me tonight that how we spend the time we're given is important. Stumbling up the mountains, sledding with cousins, playing on a swing set... all of these things are way more important than worrying over a few days of missed preschool. I spend too much time worrying over really dumb things. I'm a work in progress.
I'm thankful to have the time to focus on myself. I didn't realize how badly I needed it. But my arms are feeling a bit empty right now; I'm ready to hold my family in.
Hurry home, guys. This house is creepily creaky when I'm alone. (Don't worry, I only made the neighbors come over once to scope out the place. They probably think I'm ridiculous.)
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"We want to make good time, but for us now this is measured with emphasis on 'good' rather than 'time' and when you make that shift in emphasis the whole approach changes." - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
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