Taking Time

Last week Cheryl commented on my face book page that I am motivated, ie "you get things done." But she was concerned that I don't take care of myself.

First: she is right. I do want to get things done. There is a never-ending list that will take me my lifetime to accomplish. I had been working a lot, often 6 days a week. This left me one day to get something, anything, done at home.

Rhubarb

Garlic

Second: I do try to take care of myself. I love the sky here and find myself looking up more than I ever have before. I have such a gorgeous piece of property and a dog that loves to walk, so we hike everyday. We see forests and paths, orchards, and grass, waterfalls and streams. I have rediscovered the joy of cooking now that I have more time. Every morning (after Dixie and my first walk) I do sit down with a coffee and a book. Over the past few years I have chosen light, fluffy romances, as my stressed or busy brain just wanted an escape. This week I have been to my book shelf and chose two books, one lighter fare, one much more in-depth and am enjoying those. I am loving watching the shoots come up as the weather warms, and have been taking the time to watch the sap drip! I often pause in the kitchen window and watch my girls do their thing. I even gave myself a pedicure tonight!

So in conclusion, I do work hard. I love my property, love my house, and I love to work on them both and feel a sense of accomplishment. But I do also have times when I am taking care of myself and I slow down, look around, feel peace, calm, joy, and happiness...I just don't write about that as often!