I’m trying to be somewhat consistent at blogging. Today I had a lot of semi-thoughts run through my head, but nothing very substantial.
The kids were both in school this morning so there were a few hours of running errands and cleaning. It’s always good to feel productive. But, naturally, there were a few things on my list that didn’t get checked.
Did a lot of driving around town today. Got trained and decided to go around to an overpass. It didn’t actually save me any time in the long run. As I was driving over the bridge, I saw the end of the train chug by below. Still, it’s so hard to just sit still at the crossing not knowing when the end is coming and not doing anything, but wait. I should keep a book in the car or something.
I wish that, in my mind, productivity wasn’t connected to value. When someone asks if I’m having a good day, I immediately think of what I have and haven’t accomplished. I usually respond with an ‘okay.’ It would also be nice, again in my head, if I didn’t always feel in such a rush. I’m sure I’d be so much less distracted if I wasn’t always thinking about the fastest way to get from here to there or putting the kids in a competition against each other to finish meals, get dressed, etc. Maybe I’d actually enjoy the ride a little more.
Well, here’s to unchecked lists and driving in the slow lane! May you have a valuable and satisfying day anyway!
Heather–Your blog posts are really thoughtful and even kind of eloquent! Impressive! How are you going to keep this up? Good job! –K
Thanks, Kari! Writing consistently is going to be challenge enough; producing something worthwhile and stimulating every time may not happen. Thanks for reading and for the encouragement!
Just doing a self-guided tour through this new website. Looks great.
And everything is so easy to find.
Only thing missing is an exhaustive ‘Izzit?!’ archive. I imagine that’s on its way.
B