Less than a week ago, CNYers spent the weekend prepping for a nor'easter to dump snow on us. This weekend, yard work, grilling on the deck, and just enjoying temps in the upper 70s buoyed us.Well, not us. TV Stevie works in public television, and they're having their annual fund-raising auction, so he's been working that. I spent yesterday running around . . . 2 supermarkets, 2 shopping malls, Y-Chromo's former sax teacher's repair shop . . . fun stuff. Not really. But it's the stuff that comes with being a parent.
Today, I tweaked a synopsis at my agent's request. I read a book. I savored my down time. Lately it seems as if there hasn't been much of that.
Several of my friends find yardwork/gardening relaxing. More power to them. I planted a lot of bulbs when we bought this house, so I have spring flowers that come up all by themselves, every year. I thinned them once. Oh, and X-Chromo planted some daffodils two years ago. They're in bloom right now, and look lovely amidst the purple windflowers and grape hyacinths. But gardening and yardwork are so . . . physical. I don't do physical unless I absolutely have to.
I read when I want to relax.
What do you do to relax, to work out the kinks of daily living?
1 comment:
I have my fingers crossed for your WIP with your agent. I heard you read your werewolf story last fall & I thought it was wonderful.
When I want to relax I spend time with my dog & 2 cats.
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