It's Thursday, the day of FOUR classes in THREE different cities. In my workaholic mode, I said yes to new technological challenges, to subbing for the semester, and to more wage-earning assignments. I am home, for an hour, to try and figure out what happens next. I mean, next today! Things I've learned in the last busy busy week:
My husband only acts like a traditional husband because it appears that I not only have everything under control, but consider his input to be a spanner-the-works. He has, this week, shopped for groceries, made every meal but breakfast, left the garage door open and the walkway lights on for my late-night homecomings, cleaned the floors and folded the clothes -- and we've had that talk about "sharing" and what it really means. Technology -- email, cell phone -- has allowed me to parent, though I'm home actually less than she is! I really like working, at something that has obvious value; I'm continually improving my skills; I can learn new things (I skyped yesterday!!!!) and my learning process can serve as a model for others; and, I don't have to quit smoking today, I can do that tomorrow -- and I get more rest, relaxation, and serenity out of taking 5 minutes to not do anything, than I do out of a brownie, a nap, or a cigarette. I'm learning about myself -- some more new facets.
If this is aging, then I like it. Seeds are started and some are coming up already. More seeds (and trays, and a heat mat) arrived in the mail yesterday, so tomorrow night, I'll play in the dirt. The sun is shining and I am wearing greeeeeen.
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