Friday Finally - Simplicity Now

It has been ANOTHER busy week! I can't remember when I haven't said those words on a Friday. It has been years since I have said something such as "Well, it hasn't been too busy this week." I remember back in the 70's, 80's, and the 90's, there were weeks that didn't look too much different than the week before it. The best one could do was to come up with something special to make for dinner. BUT, for years now, that isn't true for me. It seems like each week that goes by has challenges, it is busy, and there is something always happening. I long for a weekend, or a Saturday, that is just for doing nothing. I remember having some Saturdays in the past that I would watch old movies or only chick flicks... or just read. I am not sure what has happened but it seems to have happened to most of us. We have gone into a faster pace of living and if we aren't in "fast" we feel like we need to be doing more.

I guess I am like many who are crying out for Simplicity. I bought a book a couple of years ago about Living Simply and now I have a few books on the subject. The ironic thing is that I don't have time to read them. The down turn in the economy is, of course, forcing a bit of Simplicity. And I have noticed that I have been finding through it, more time to do different "at home" projects.

Kari found out yesterday that she has strep throat. So, while she has been getting well, I have taken care of the boys so that they might have a chance at not catching strep throat. I can't have them getting sick if we might prevent it... right? I lose any ME time, but that is a small price. I pray that we manage getting around it all.

My position change to go back into Enrollment Service I believe will bring a more steady schedule which will bring Simplicity with it too. At least, after this week. The first week of any new quarter is really busy, but it makes time go by quickly, which I like. Working with the students at the college feels much like working at an Educational Fair table; talking face to face and answering questions. The only difference is that I work also with the college computer system for registration etc which I haven't been doing since being in Outreach. It has been almost 6 years since did what I am doing now. For me, there is a faded memory in regards to what I am relearning, much like trying to remember a dream. My memory comes out more in my hands than in my thoughts... in other words, sometimes my hands will automatically know what to do when typing on the computer while my mind is going "how to I do this again?". I find that interesting.

I have been making a list of various things to plan and do while Dave is away to make the time go by and to enjoy myself. Some for myself, some with the kids, and some with friends etc. I just added "Old Movies or Chick Flicks". Another thing I have on the list is, I went yesterday at my lunch time to buy some soil etc for getting some plants started. I am going to include the boys so that they can learn about gardening and growing things. That should be fun. We are going to do that Saturday morning for a while. I will no doubt be telling you all about our plans and implimenting them.

Have a great weekend! I will be back here, God willing, on Monday :-)