I don't understand how I can be so ridiculously busy all the time! And yet, if someone were to ask me what I've done today, I'd struggle to put together a list of more than two or three things.
The Hubby feels the same. He has now been out of work for about two months. although some time has been spent on a few applications for new jobs, he has dedicated his newly found leisure time to doing work around the house that has frustrated him over the past two to three years because he hasn't had the time to do it when he was working. But the two months has flown past; in that time he's mended a fence, painted the side of the house where the paint was flaking and done some general maintenance but when you stop and think about it in two months it's amazing that's all.
That sounds terrible, doesn't it, because he hasn't been sitting on his arse doing nothing. But the point I'm trying to make is where does the time go to? Because the list of accomplishments for both of us in two months seems pitifully small.
When we were away at the end of September, we made a list of all the things we wanted to do to try and change our lilves. It wasn't a long list, rather carefully chosen, and we thought easily accomplished in a month or two. But I haven't even started, and nor has he, and I haven't yet got into the main thrust of panto rehearsals and all the demands they bring.
The rate at which time flies is scary. When we sat down and thought about it the other night, it made us realise that we have to focus our minds sooner rather than later if we are not to miss the window of opportunity to change things that I have blogged about before.
Of course life is generally busy anyway as it would be if between you, you have five children who all now need guidance to make their transition into full adulthood and also three stubborn cats and now an enthusiastic puppy. Also trying to have 'a life' takes up time - I have loved the theatre since I was a child but boy, does it eat into your leisure time! All sorts of things get neglected when I'm involved with a show - washing, ironing, food shopping and cleaning all go to the wall and we live in an air of neglect for a few weeks until it's all over.
Between now and Christmas, I am going to have to write myself a 'To do' list and systematically work my way through it. I might even write a few things on it that I have already done just so I can cross them off straight away and feel better about my busyness. I'm going to have to do that anyway just to cope with the festive season, so a few additional tasks shouldn't make too much diference. Should it?
I didnt know chriS wasn't working, is this a deliberate decision? I know exactly what you mean a bout being busy. I was like that all the time in oxted and never seemed to be a le to say, well I've achieved x, y and z. It all seemed to be trivial domestic stuff. Weird thing is, since moving here all by myself at the moment, living in a tiny rented place ( beautifully clean, fab view, lovely environment), on my days off I actually have heaps of time! No domestic chores, it takes me all of 5 mins to clean the place, and loads of time to pursue interests I had when I was a child but were squeezed out when I had a family.
ReplyDeleteI've. Taken up yoga x4 a week, tai chi x2 a week and pottery.i am also working full time.
It's weird being away form joe and lottie but they are thriving in their independence. Hopefully I shall do even more when Phil comes out,27 th November by the way, lots of exploring and sightseeing.
Not saying its been easy, I've had some tough times, very nearly bought that ticket home several times. However, I'm looking for the positives Nd living for the day.
Just to say its so much easier the less you have to worry about. Suddenly stuff like matching curtains and stains ona rug become trivial and meaningless.
You've got your place in Greece, bite the bullet and go and live there. Janette, with your literary skills and the Internet you'll soon be able to being in a few coppers.
Take the leap and get out of the rat race!
Love n hugs
Xx