recharging

I haven't felt much like posting.  Last week was very hectic.  From the previous Friday to last Friday, I felt like I was going nonstop.  So yesterday I stopped...going.  Late last week a friend asked if she could sleep over tonight.  At first I said yes, because that's what I do--I say yes and think about the request later.  But then I began to feel stressed at the mere thought of it--not the sleeping over part (and I always enjoy her company), but the fact that I'd have to give up part of my weekend to clean the house.  I asked if we could switch it to Monday evening, and we did...but then I remembered that there was this event at the indie theatre a few blocks away on Monday evening and that I'd really wanted to attend.  I invited her to come with me, but she passed. 

I wanted a weekend without an agenda.  I didn't want to have to be anywhere or to have to do anything in particular.  I needed two days of unscheduled time.  I had a lovely day yesterday in our gorgeous weather.  My day included (in no particular order) a green tea latte from Starbucks, time spent watering the lawn, a leisurely stroll through the Farmer's Market around the corner (where I picked up a summer squash plant and some produce), a bike ride to the Co-op for some groceries (it's their annual 11% off everything sale this weekend), sitting in the shade listening to our school's jazz band play at the plaza around the corner, a browse through Bogey's Books (where I picked up this book), a Matcha Green Tea Blast from Jamba Juice, a long leisurely walk through the UC Davis Arboretum and a random walk back through the campus, reading in bed, a short nap, watching two films on DVD.  For lunch yesterday I made wraps from spectacular spicy handmade vegan organic tortillas I picked up at the Farmer's Market, and for dinner I had organic lentil soup with crusty olive bread dipped in olive oil.  I love when I can eat whatever I want without worrying about whether or not Jeffrey will like it!  :)

And best of all, I slept until 8:30 both mornings this weekend.  Since arriving home from work on Friday I've slept whenever the urge struck, even if my sleep/wake cycle is off by other people's standards. And you might not have noticed this from reading the above, but I haven't been in the car since I got home from work on Friday night.  I love being able to walk and bike everywhere--LOVE it!  Davis is arguably one of the most livable towns in the country.  I can see how they've worked hard to make it, and keep it, that way, and I truly appreciate it.  In my travels yesterday I saw squirrels, wild rabbits, lots of ducks (including ducklings), a wild turkey, a horse, and myriad dogs and cats and birds.  And I didn't have to go anywhere except for a walk.

I hadn't written a poem in a week.  I completely missed Poetry Thursday last week.  But I did write a little something for Sunday Scribblings today.  The prompt is "masks" and the poem is here. 

And now, if you'll excuse me, I hear a thirsty lawn.  Enjoy your Sunday!

Comments

[Will]

I've been watching your postings on Twitter. Looks like you've gotten the hang of that---in spades!

[Margaret]

I love the sound of your weekend, especially the unscheduled part. That is very attractive to all of us who work in schools--where bells ring constantly.

[Joy]

I can only wish you more unscheduled and lazy days Marilyn....you deserve them. What's more...you need them. Take care sweetie....

[tinker]

Sounds wonderful! Looks like you've been finding the best books, too. Enjoy!