Reflections on a Long Weekend
I have a confession to make. I feel guilty a lot of the time I am home. Not when I am preparing meals or doing laundry, but during the time that I indulge in being a couch potato. Now I know I work hard and I deserve some down time. But after a while, I just wonder why I don't accomplish more with the free time I have.
I think I learned something about the answer this past weekend. Mark and I took off on Friday, something we just love to do. Now you would think that being your day off, you would spend it doing something unique. But what I noticed about myself is that on that Friday and Saturday, I did what I normally do on Saturday and Sunday--ran errands, did laundry, worked out and scrapbooked. Not that I don't enjoy some of this, but it was just my usual stuff.
Then Sunday came around, and you know what? Even though I did some mundane things, for the first time in a long time, I really wanted to do them. For instance:
I made a roast in my crockpot. This was actually fun rather than drudgery.
I cut roses from the back yard.
I went to a bridal tea for the daughter of one of my high school friends. I hadn't seen my friend in several years and I didn't know if I would know anyone there besides her. As it turned out, several of my really good high school friends showed up and we had a marvelous time.
I went to visit my mom. When I got there, I found my youngest son mowing her grass.
The point is that after my normal two days away from work, spent doing things that I usually do, I actually wanted to do some new things. This actually made me feel like a human being again. It let me know that for most of the time, even though my life is really great, it does take a lot out of me. And if I don't feel like cleaning out closets, or cooking, or volunteering my time in some worthwhile endeavor, it's really OK. I am just doing the best I can. I wonder if any of you can relate?
Right there with you, today got nothing done...but still was a busy day....check out today's post on my blog...if you find a solution let me know it;) Glad I'm not alone in this struggle!
Posted by: Leea | October 13, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Jana took the day off Monday. She told me today that she is through taking vacation to run errands! Sounds like the two of you could talk about this.
Posted by: Jeff | October 14, 2008 at 06:30 PM
boy do i ever relate! but i've learned not to be too hard on myself. :)
and oh i would love to have a backyard filled with beautiful flowers like you do. of course i can kill a cactus so it's probably a good thing i don't. :)
Posted by: Amy N. | October 14, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Ditto sister! I have to remind myself to try to get something done during the week so I can have some play time on the weekends. Here I sit on a Saturday waiting for a load of laundry to dry so I can put the next load in! After the clothes I am heading outside. We are having a beautiful fall day.
Posted by: Jane Bell | October 18, 2008 at 09:22 AM
There is nothing wrong with being a couch potato and having some "me" time Amy! You deserve! But it looks like you were pretty busy anyhow! Love to know how you do a roast in your slow cooker! Catch up with you soon matey, miss you!
Posted by: Veevs | October 19, 2008 at 01:46 PM
There is nothing wrong with being a couch potato and having some "me" time Amy! You deserve! But it looks like you were pretty busy anyhow! Love to know how you do a roast in your slow cooker! Catch up with you soon matey, miss you!
Posted by: Veevs | October 19, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Hey Veevs you posted twice
Posted by: Arlen | October 22, 2008 at 09:13 PM
We all need couch potato days. By the way, all those wrinkles just prove that you are happy cause they are caused by "smiles." I know what you mean about the surprise when you see yourself in the mirror, too.
Posted by: detta | October 24, 2008 at 07:51 PM