Do you ever find yourself caught up in a sea of “busy-ness”? I know I do. I have this burning need to always be doing something - it may be some mundane task, but I really want to have the feeling that I’ve accomplished something. What I want to try and do is slow down and appreciate where I am from time to time and not be so concerned with getting something done. The problem is, I’ll try to take a break and get time to simply do nothing and I’ll end up thinking about things I could (or should) be doing and the whole thing turns into an exercise in futility. I find myself moving constantly from one task to another on a seemingly never ending list of things to do. For example, on a typical Saturday I start with sorting laundry then getting a load going. Fix myself breakfast. Move load one from the washer to the dryer and get load two started. It’s usually not even 8 yet so I may snooze a little bit more but then the dryer buzzer goes off and I’m up again. I unload the dryer, move another load over from the washer and get a possible third load going and fold up/hang what just got dried. I have to do that right away or things turn into a wrinkled mess needing ironing. Next I get started on the yard if its weather permitting. Somewhere in here I take a break for lunch then go back to the yard until that’s done. After cleaning up my yard stuff (particularly the mower - i hose that off and keep it sanitzed), it’s time for a shower then maybe take in a football game or race on TV. At some point, I’ve got to make a run to the grocery store for whatever I’m needing then its time to do something about dinner. Also somewhere in the mix is the folding and hanging of any other loads of laundry I do. Vacuuming and dishwashing also happen. I make it a point to be sure the sink is clear before going to bed at night. It’s too easy to let dishes collect and not only be a mess to clean, but a smelly mess to boot. Yuck.
So - what can I leave out doing? The TV watching would be the easiest to eliminate, but that’s the only bit of recreation in my day. Without that, I’d be kinda bummed that I didn’t do anything to at least enjoy my Saturday. I also try and spend time with friends. Looking at this now, its easy to see why at the end of the weekend, I don’t feel like I’ve had a weekend at all. Now that we’ve gone to 2 services at church, I’m up even earlier on Sunday (5:30am) than I am during the week!
Where does your weekend go?
By TC on Sep 29, 2008 | Reply
What I want to try and do is slow down and appreciate where I am from time to time and not be so concerned with getting something done. The problem is, I’ll try to take a break and get time to simply do nothing and I’ll end up thinking about things I could (or should) be doing and the whole thing turns into an exercise in futility. I find myself moving constantly from one task to another on a seemingly never ending list of things to do.
I think you just described me perfectly. My best friend and I used to joke (only it wasn’t really a joke?) that I suck at doing nothing.
My weekend went way too fast too: they all do. Friday night I hung out with my two favorite munchkins for a few hours, taking them to the Union to feed the ducks and get some ice cream. Then we did dinner and I took them home to bed. After that, I went to volleyball. And since I’d gone to bed at 2 the night before, after volleyball was over, I went home to bed.
Saturday I started laundry, made some breakfast, watched the kids for a couple of hours while their parents went to Sams… then I watched college football on TV and went swimming. Then I watched more college football.
Sunday I read a book, tried to catch up on some blogs, watched the Crew make the playoffs and then football (please note: not all of this was done separately - I often sit on the couch with my laptop). I also went grocery shopping and then baked cookies and wrote a few letters.
Yeah… no wonder I don’t really feel like I had a weekend either.
By Jennifer on Sep 29, 2008 | Reply
IS that all!! You need to catch up, just kiddin!
By Kyle on Sep 29, 2008 | Reply
I know what you mean. When I was single, I was always working. Always making money. Always learning and improving skills.
Now that I’m married and have kids, I have had to make some siginificant modifications to my schedule. It’s like, I don’t want to constantly be working and miss out on Brayden growing up and stuff. You know? They are only kids once.
Even with that though, I’m still working about 30 hours of Overtime a month to put towards paying off the house.
But, I’ve gotten out of the video production business, and also have gotten out of playing in bands.
Right now, there are other things that are more important to me.
But, yeah, the weekends fly by nonetheless.
By Megan on Sep 29, 2008 | Reply
Honey, I totally understand, we’re in the same boat on that one, but maybe it’s not all bad. Maybe it’s why we work so well. Neither one of us tries to monopolize the other one’s time because we understand “busy-ness.” Yet, we still take time out to eat Chinese and shamelessly watch Desperate Housewives together on a Sunday evening. We should probably both try to have some downtime, spend time together and with Livvie, and take control of our lives instead of our busy lives controlling us.
By Jason on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
Or you can tighten up you garter belt for your manties and quit your complaining…j/k I feel ya.
By Anne on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
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