- I don’t know what it is but I haven’t been motivated to take on any of the Writer’s Workshop prompts, though I totally could. I go through phases of feeling creative and/or introspective enough to write and I’m just not there today.
- Though oddly enough, I am feeling slightly nostalgic, though cannot explain in what way. Some days I wake up with these vague, cloudy images in my head – memories, feelings – and they simmer under the surface all day, coloring my life in ways. They paint the emotions of my day. I know that’s sort of iffy on specificity but so be it.
- Roofers are supposed to get started today and I feel sort of anxious; they haven’t shown up yet and it’s hot so why would they not have gotten there early? I don’t know; it’s not for me to worry about, I realize. I will be glad when it’s done and in some ways, I’m want to start paying on it so we can be done with it. I think it’s a five year loan but we’re going to pay it off in two.
- Last night was really nice: got home and ate the last of the pulled pork from Saturday; made mac and cheese and green beans with it and everyone was happy. Ash was really tired so he stayed inside but I went outside with Dakota and even decided to float in the pool while she swam around. Then my oldest shocked me and came out to swim and then my middle! We were out there a good two hours and I love when we get to enjoy the pool. I put a lot of effort into keeping up with the chemicals and cleaning so thankfully, they still want to get in.
- Originally had planned to meet Ash for Mexican at lunch but with him home for the roofers, not sure. I sure could go for some though. Was thinking tomorrow about having him and the boys meet me at Decent Pizza for lunch then I’d take the afternoon off. This time of the year at work is so nice for that flexibility.
- I mentioned that this weekend, aside from Saturday, is free. I am looking forward to doing more swimming and tanning and music listening and popsicle eating. Peak summer, folks!
- We visited the state library and archives yesterday as a group; one of my coworkers set it up. Pretty cool. We got to see Florida’s 1835 (I think; may have been 1885) constitution, the earlier one not known to exist any longer. We also got to see their oldest piece, a hand drawn map of St. Augustine from the 1500s. I signed up for my state of Florida employee library card so I can access lots of things now. This will give me something to poke around on during the slow times in the office this summer, at least.
- It’s alarming how slowly time is passing today; the end of the week always makes me a little anxious to get on with the weekend already. I have plenty of online class work to tend to but still; why is it still only 9?
- Took about a 15 minute walk around downtown, to get exercise and morning light. I failed to get up when my alarm went off for a run; I was still tired and though unlike me, I reset it for another 30 minutes and went back to sleep. I feel better now, though time still isn’t passing quickly at all. Maybe it’ll pick up here soon.
- I hate these lulls in life, though I ought to be thankful for them, especially considering how busy our lives are in general.
- I got a pop up from Google photos that reminded me that one year ago today, we were in Chattanooga, on our way back from our big vacation. Funny to think how much has happened and changed in that one year: my grandpa died, Elliot got his driver’s permit, I quit TCC and started working at the Florida Legislature, We went to Dallas and saw a Cowboys game, I worked one full Session and Ash adapted to being a more involved parent (not that he wasn’t but he had to be more than me during that time), we’re inheriting a car, and it feels like we’ve DONE so much. And it also doesn’t seem like the summer of money woes last year was all that long ago but it was an entire 365+ days!
- Starting to feel quite impatient and exasperated; roofers haven’t shown up, which makes me annoyed and anxious, and I want to eat, but it’s too early, and does anyone else ever get this way? Like, I cannot stand being here, bored, for one more second
- WELL, roofers pushed us back to next week so Ash and I are meeting for lunch after all. Maybe in the afternoon I will feel more motivated and not so annoyed!
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I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing long weekend!!
Well, at least you got your answer regarding the roofers
My work has been slow too, in this summer lull. We were looking forward to it, but now we’re a little bored. It’ll be back to the frenzy soon enough.