I would have never thought I was such a creature of habit. I used to be more of a rebel, interested in new things, creative, spontaneous and forward thinking.
But being in the holiday, winter weather (three feet of snow and 30 below wind chill) and husband off work mode has knocked me totally out of balance!
It feels like months since I had the house to myself, time to wake up slowly, savor my coffee before I click into gear and get on with my day. I haven’t felt like “myself” in awhile. Been kind of crabby, out of sorts, just not right.
My husband goes back to his regular work schedule tomorrow after having three consecutive weeks of three- day work weeks. All the holiday company have gone back to their lives, the Christmas decorations and tree have been stored away and college bowl season is also over for another year.
I enjoyed it all but enough is enough. I need my alone time. I need to enjoy my coffee and allow my brain and spirit to awaken from their December static/craziness. My dogs are used to their regular schedule also. They jump up when I awaken, run ahead of me to the kitchen where I feed them then while they make their potty trip outside in the below zero temps, I make the coffee. Then as I sip, read the paper, check my email and Facebook page, I simultaneously throw their toys for them to retrieve. After which, I do my stretching and five Yoga poses that open my chakras while the dogs try to lie on me.
By this time I have some energy and brain cells charging, so we do some clean up (meaning me, the boys watch). Load the dishwasher, vacuum up the dog hair (Gunner has recently experienced an allergic reaction to some new treats and his hair is falling out like crazy) shower (for me) and get on with the day!
Most days involve some outside activity, whether it’s errands, coffee with friends, my writing group or just a romp in the snow for the boys.
Later after a rest or nap, I do some reading, writing , art projects or just watch a movie. In between usually involves some more fetch with Selka and Gunner. Before we know it, time for supper. For them it’s kibble and for us: it depends on to how creative and energetic I feel.
I never thought the Same Old, Same Old could sound so wonderful.
I've got cabin fever too. Can't wait to take Danny for his long walks again, or be able to walk to the school to pick up my granddaughters instead of having to wait in a freezing cold car for a half-hour first to get a decent parking spot. I am SO ready for Spring! These sedentary winters just aren't for me. If I'd wanted to be a pioneer, I'd have moved to Alaska! (On the other hand, it IS warmer there...) Thanks for the blog. It's the kick in the pants I needed to write a new one too, although I have the good excuse of working on my book :)
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