I had a wonderful weekend with family. Found out that I needed practice on hitting the ball in croquet. But it was fun playing anyway.
And, of course, I watched a lot of football. Unfortunately, my Vikings are not looking very good although their front line was better at protecting the quarterback...a bit!
Today I woke up early but rested for a while before doing my exercises. (Yes I thought about not doing them on my birthday but decided that it was probably better that I did do them.).
And No, I did not spend any time in the studio this weekend...I was
visiting, watching tv (football), eating, going to the beach to watch folks swim...in other words, all the things you do when enjoying family visits.
Today, for the rest of the day I am just basically lounging around. I will probably enjoy some time in the studio this afternoon and evening but other than that, it's just going to be a day of rest and relaxation.
Tomorrow we need to take stuff to the dump and get the truck ready for my youngest son to pick up and use for hauling furniture on Wednesday.
I guess I am a bit less organized during these last few weeks of summer. School around here begins this week for the teachers and next week for students. I should get back to a regular schedule once my son begins teaching; however, his school doesn't begin until after Labor Day.
When I was growing up that's when I went to school and I was out by the end of May or the beginning of June. It was more of an agricultural situation back then...(you know, in the olden days when I had to walk uphill in the snow both ways to get to school!!!). Children in the midwest were let out to work on farms. Guess that's no longer the case...
When you think about it, a lot of things change in one's life times. My mother's life started with horse and buggy, no indoor plumbing and went all the way to experiencing a man on the moon. That's quite a lot in the span of one life time. I bet if you think about what has happened in your lifetime, you too would be astonished at the changes. I know I am.
And one thing that I am contented about is that I was able to experience all the things in my life that I experienced...even the ones that were hard. When you add it all up, it becomes you with all your experiences, your good times, your bad times and your in between times. One thing I learned is to live today (because that's all you have) but to look forward. Don't forget those memories from the past, cherish them, but then look forward to the promise of tomorrow and what it may bring.
Some folks I know find that time drags on and on...other's can't find enough time to do all the things they want to do. I am happy that I am in that latter group. And I find that even when money is tight...really tight...I can still find inexpensive or free things to be excited about and enjoy.
I hope that if you find that time drags on and on, you will look for something that peaks your interest and gives you enjoyment...maybe reading a book, putting together a puzzle, visiting, crafting, zooming, etc., etc. etc. There's a lot out there to choose from...so take some time and look.
Okay, that's all for today...have a wonderful one and stay safe...
Talk with you tomorrow...