I woke up this morning to the tinny rhythm of the rain falling on the rusty old shed in our backyard. The rain makes me feel cozy inside. There’s just something about it that promises renewal and cleansing. While I snuggled into the comforting billows of warm white cotton my mind began to unfold the day and its potential. I always have high hopes when the day is young. I have places I need to go and I’m ready to get a head start on the upcoming semester’s workload. I’ve never had a break quite this lengthy before and I’m beginning to get restless. My mind is very deceiving in the way it convinces me I need gradable assignments to keep it alert. That old saying “Use it or lose it” comes to mind…yesterday I even added a sudoku book to my shopping list for today, that’s how desperate I am to think. I don’t know if it is the challenge of something new or the need to shake off complacency, but the rain is sure to wash away this fog collecting in my thoughts before it settles into a funk, or maybe it’s too late for that. I don’t own any rainboots and today that’s part of the celebratory plan…I want to stomp in the first sizable puddle I see and try to regain a fresh perspective on all this free time.
3 comments:
oh i would love a pair of rainboots like that!....not much need for them here in arizona, but we got rain today also! while you are thinking your mind needs exercise....i am thinking mine needs a rest! :)....i am seriously worrying about myself with a few things i have said lately....:) too many details!
i don't feel like a very good blogging buddy lately...so much going on that i just haven't had time....today we get company from oregon until monday....so i may be scarce again! but just know i think of you daily....
hugs dear joni....
kimberly
Good to hear you are having rain, Joni! I LOVE the rain when it comes..not too often in Australia for us lately, unfortunately!
We had a few drops yesterday here in Melbourne after a horrible horrible, hot windy, very windy day...such a relief to have cooler weather , even if it is only overnight! It is so tinder dry here at the moment!
Good to hear you are joining the sudoku exponents! I always have a book on hand, it sure helps to keep me sane, esp while trying to mind the 2 yr old twins at times! If Grandma has a book or something in her hand , she doesnt have to be always available to help them play. Good for them to play on their own too!! They are both helping Mum cook cupcakes for the bday party tomorrow..Mum is very keen and patient!
It is always good to have a lengthy holiday/time off...it is amazing what actually comes to mind, not only the things that need doing but also the creative things that come to mind, I find!
We need rain around here too! I've missed it lately. I hope you enjoy the rest of your break. I'm sure work will come soon enough!
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