These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Just Getting Back in the Swing of Life

Okey-dokey, here we go.

I took a breather, as some of you noticed. Nothing was wrong, but I was just out of sync and out of sorts. I didn't feel bad, nor was I depressed, but it just seemed that the world was moving at a different pace thank I was, and I couldn't seem to get in step. I think it might have been that I so completely tired myself with the rock-digging and planting of the previous several days. On Monday, I was so relieved to see the yard waste leave, and I kinda collapsed after that. I did nothing on Monday, and it felt so good that I repeated it on Tuesday! By Wednesday, I was feeling more energy, but that's when I felt the sense of being just a half-step off from the cadence of the rest of the Earth. I did some house cleaning which was badly neglected while planting, and it felt very good to have an almost clean house again. And I listened to a really good audio book while doing that, so it was double pleasure.

Today I've been back out again, digging and planting. I've been smart about it. I took a timer outside and set it for 30 minutes. When it goes off, I quit, come inside and take a breather. I have a glass of water, eat a small amount and stay inside for 30 minutes or so, before going back outside. I got six more things planted, just four more to do, and I don't feel bad at all! I'm going to take an hour or more this time to eat lunch and get a complete rest. Then, if it isn't raining, I will get the last four in the ground. We are expecting some thunderstorms later today, and it would be really nice to have it all done. The next ten days are filled with forecasts of rain, so today might be my last chance for a while to plant without getting muddy.

Alright, I'm off to fix lunch. Later!

8 comments:

  1. Glad you are back in sync. Take the rest of the plantings slow and easy. I'm sure it will be worth it when you get it all done.
    have a great day!

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  2. Kim, I would like to finish it today, if possible, just to have it done. I'm so tired of dealing with the rocks!

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  3. I was kind of worried about you. I am glad your okay and also glad your doing this in steps instead all of once. Enjoy the rain

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  4. Bobbie, I will enjoy the rain!!!

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  5. Glad to hear that the planting is done. I was worried about you also, but glad to hear you are taking care of yourself. I like how you have a timer and you go inside to rest after 30 minutes.

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  6. Caroline, I have to take care of me. There isn't anyone else here to do it! ;) Seriously, I'm learning to limit myself in way that I never even thought of in the past. It works well.

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  7. Glad you followed a plan to balance heat and cooling off. I know how hard it is to want to get something done so bad that you don't want to stop.

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  8. MJ, boy, you said a mouthful there. I get started and I just want it d.o.n.e! I'm learning. Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks?

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If you have something to say about it, just stick out your thumb, and I'll slow down so you can hop aboard! But hang on, 'cause I'm movin' on down the road!!! No time to waste!!!