There’s no getting around it. This week has been an absolute struggle. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. I’m exhausted on a spiritual plane. But I need to count my blessings, so here’s a partial list in no order.
- My husband has been traveling safely and calling and texting as much as he can, though, with the long work days and the major time zone difference that hasn’t been a lot. But even from afar he tries to make sure I’m alright.
- The one on one time with my daughter A has been lovely. She’s a kind, helpful young lady who will make an excellent homemaker someday. I am immemsely proud of her. Right now she’s dancing in the kitchen. Too cute.
- We think we know where we’re moving next. It’s not a definite thing yet so I won’t say where at this time, but having an idea of where I’m headed gives me some peace. And I don’t mind the location. Sadly it’s not close to my parents, but it’s a lot closer than this place is, so that will help.
- I found a book of Australian prose poetry I’m excited to read.
- I passed down my kindle to A, as I usually read on my ipad. She seems to have taken a shine to it and is downloading the Goosebumps books I grew up with, Mary Downing Hahn books, and others.
I need a game plan to make tomorrow better. A is going to do the dishes and I’ll disinfect the kitchen. I mopped Thursday and have run laundry all week. I thought I was done with laundry today, but one of the dogs threw up on the bed. So I had to wash some bedding. I’m not as behind on housework as I should be though because I actually hired someone to come and help me for a few hours on friday. She was a life saver. I’ve been struggling for more than a week, and I just fell behind. Ladies, there’s no shame in hiring someone to help you when you need it if you can afford to.
So tomorrow I will use the Pomodoro method to clean. I’ll also write and make art. I have done very little creative work this week. Until I was on facetime with my mom this morning and started a rhinestone painting, I hadn’t done much. When you feel too bad to clean the bathroom, poetry can fall by the wayside too. I’m not producing as prodigiously as I should be. So tonight I’m going to try to get inspiration for tomorrow.
So goals:
-clean
-write at least 3 poems
-make a painting
-finish the jeweled painting
-spend time outside
-try to go to OCIA
OCIA is important and tomorrow we go over important things, but I don’t know if I’ll be there. I have truly had a bad week.
Life at Home 