Yesterday, I posted the following as my Facebook update:
"Today is one of those perfect weather days. And it's Saturday. Here is my plan for the day:
1. Relax.
2. Breathe
3. Spend time outside with The Tim and Dug the Doodle Dog.
4. Eat and drink whatever I want.
5. Not think about work or any of the other annoying/depressing things I usually think about, or can't help thinking about.
6. Be as happy as I can be.
7. Read.
8. Knit.
9. Listen to music and/or watch stupid things on TV, while cuddling kitties.
10. Laugh a lot.
11. Remember to be as happy as I can be and be grateful.
12. Stay off the computer for a change.
I am seldom able to convince myself that a day should be like this, because there are always Things That Must Be Done. But not today.
So I'll see you tomorrow."
That is exactly how my day turned out - it was wonderful. And I have to say, I didn't miss the computer all that much. The only time I was frustrated was when I wanted to check some weird question on Google, and couldn't. I think it didn't bother me that much because I knew I could use it today. I'm sure I could survive without being online, but I do enjoy it as a way to keep up with friends and family, you know?
Anyway, I finally finished the first watermelon sock! To be honest, I assumed when I started them, that I would be finished and wearing them by now. But as I remind myself, it's not a contest, and I will definitely be motivated to finish the second sock soon. I can wear them all next summer if I want to ...
Today has also been a quiet, somewhat lazy day. But I have done some laundry, completed a couple of errands, and obviously, used the computer - I posted some pet pictures on Instagram, besides other things.
I would encourage you to "take a day off" as it were. Everything and everyone was still around and doing their usual things today online. And maybe they had a lovely day yesterday as well, I don't know.
I do know that *I* did. :-)
I followed your advice and have had a great weekend (after one of those totally crappy work weeks). I have had some work to catch up on, but have done it as little bits with knitting and flute playing rewards thrown in.
ReplyDeleteI think that is the perfect day! And you are right, there aren't enough of them. There is always something to do. I am a big believer in getting away from the computer, and I did a good job of that while I was away from home this summer. But, there is something about being home. I just gravitate toward the darn thing!
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling the same way about the time I spend (waste) online. I am always blogging about not having time to finish things that could be finished if I just turned off the computer and finished them. I've gotten so much worse since I switched to this little Chromebook. It's always on, light as a feather and is screaming fast, making it too easy to lose myself for hours. I need an intervention.
ReplyDeleteBridget- I had a great weekend. Went on a day trip and saw some countryside. Did laundry yesterday- and made a great dinner.
ReplyDeleteWe even sat outside on the patio-
There is life after the internet! Glad you guys chilled and enjoyed the day.
I love to leave my phone alone for a day or two!
ReplyDeleteWhen a day starts with "relax", it's going to be a good day.
ReplyDeleteAhh good post. It spoke to me. I have a tendency to spin-think on things I cannot necessarily control. I end up wasting a lot of time and energy when I could be using it to just relax as you say.
ReplyDeleteAlso, yes there are always things...