Well then.
Posted on January 10th, 2008 at 10:02 amI spend quite a bit of time thinking about and/or complaining about my lack of time and my inability to do everything I want to do. I’m often frustrated that I can’t keep up with all of my interests. Last night however, I was surprised to sit up and realize that the “regular” day I had been having was actually very productive.
I started the day by trying a new hairstyle with Jamie. Tall pigtails right in front to keep her out-of-control bangs out of her face. Once she was at school, Cian and I got some coffeeshop time as well as knitting time. I had finished some fingerless gloves the day before and celebrated by starting a new shawl project.
The afternoon was relaxed but also managed to not be lazy. When I’m home with the kids I do things here and there, but yesterday I also managed to grab up the guitar and practice a bit several times. I had a cat in my lap or a dog in my lap at various points. Oh yes, fuzzy puppy/kitten time is indeed essential. I also had kids in my lap or sitting on my legs here and there, too, naturally.
I cooked dinner. For the third time this week. I will wait while you regain consciousness.
After dinner we had family TV time (which is actually pretty unusual for us). Pokémon. I cross stitched. CROSS STITCHED, people! I did maybe 2 square inches of stitching in all of 2007. This is huge!
With the kids in bed, I fit in my nightly walk accompanied by an audiobook. I came back and stitched some more.
What I did to deserve a day with more hours, I don’t know. When I spend some time drawing and writing in the next few days I will have everything covered this week. Who knows, I may even feel like I have something to post about.
I have a really full life without even trying too hard. That is exciting to me, and I hope that I can make a habit of not worrying too much about things and letting them happen.
Happy 2008, everyone!
January 10th, 2008 at 10:30 am
I always enjoy reading your blog, and am amazed by everything you get done and how fast. You have been my knitting inspiration.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:39 am
When I was writing my dissertation…wait, this does have something to do with you!…I never felt like I was getting anywhere, until a therapist made me list everything I had done. It turned out I had 3 solid chapters, an outline of a conclusion, and I knew what I had to do to bring it together. I had to keep looking back at the list because I would lose track of what I had been able to accomplish while I was trying to write the newest chapter. So I say keep writing it down. Keep reviewing. And show us your stitching!
January 10th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
That is a great day! I love when all of a sudden, a couple of extra hours show up just as I’m nearing a breakdown. Good for you.
January 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Wow! That is a productive day. Glad to hear things are looking up! :)
January 10th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I’m glad you’re not dead!!! (seriously, no post in a bazillion years? what’s up with that? lol). It’s odd how some days you have no time for nothing, and other days you seem to have all the time in the world with minutes to spare. I love productive days just about as much as I love those days where I just nap until the sun sets ;) ABSCHICKEN!!!!
January 10th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Days that flow are awesome! Glad to hear you’re feeling better.
January 10th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I think writing a post counts as writing. So really all you have to fit in is drawing. I’m so glad that things are going so well. We’ve missed you around here.
January 11th, 2008 at 9:10 am
YAY YOU CAME BACK…….. (Just excuse me while I do a Snoopy happy dance around the room!) WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Yeah I missed your blogs. Congrats on a productive day! Want to help me clean out the garage?
January 12th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Yeah stressing over what you don’t do is totally not fun. Focus on what you ARE doing. Which is always quite a lot.
January 12th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Great progress going on at your house. There’s nothing like home cookin’ and a new hair do!!! And, of course, knitting. ; )
January 14th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I have been waiting to see what came of your last post. I know how you feel, and I am glad things seem to be looking up.
January 15th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Sounds like the slump is passing. That was a very good day!
January 16th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Glad to see you had a good day — that’s always fun!
Hugs to everyone!
January 26th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Hey Rose, just catching up with things after 6 months away. Well, I am still away in Brazil, but head home to Canada in a few days….to resume life as I knew it. Hopefully it will be even better after this terrific travel time.