Stream of Consciousness: Quiet and Relax
Sitting here, watching the ripples on the lake outside the window. It’s quiet. Gloriously quiet. I wish I could bottle up this moment of peace and uncork it whenever I needed.
I’m at a friend’s cabin in Door County. Well, he’s actually my hubby’s friend, but still. I feel like he’s given me a slice of serenity. I can hear nothing of my life back home. There’s no planes flying above, cars whizzing by, cell phone chiming with texts, Twitter chirping, cooing of my little Ethan, Logan’s exasperated “Moooooooooommm!” and no Hubby asking me if I know where his socks are.
The loudest thing in this room is the click clack of my keyboard. And I am relaxed.
Knowing that I needed this time Hubby volunteered to take the kids away for a couple hours. As soon as they left, I snuck out on a run. It’s kinda exhilariating going on a run in the country. I never bring my iPod in those occasions because I feel I need to be aware of anything that could “get me.” You know, a car, a cougar, Cujo, crazy country bumpkin. Not sure what I could do, but I suppose I’d at least hear “it” coming.
Anyway, back to the serenity. I ran, came home, showered, and now I’m in front of my computer. There’s a billion things I need to write. Or at least it feels that way. I’ve got to do something for HuffPo, there’s two magazine pieces that are hanging over my head, plus a couple of ideas that I’m excited to get done before someone else does them. Not to mention two short stories that are overdue, my blog and …
Wait. My shoulders are drawing up. Inhale, exhale. Enjoy this Melanie. OK. Back to the ripples on the lake outside the window. It’s quiet. Gloriously quiet. I just have to keep remembering to quiet the noise that’s inside my head.
Sometimes it’s so nice to just get out and exercise without the music playing, isn’t it? I envy the peace and quiet you were able to soak in!
Yes it is good to get out and workout to the sound of your own footsteps. I hope that you get a chance to have some time to yourself, I think doing that helps us stay sane, or at least a bit closer to sanity.
That sounds so lovely 🙂
This mother’s day I rented a hotel room for a weekend to get some peace and quiet to myself, it was so nice! Although, my head is never quiet either…it’s rather exhausting 😉 Please be careful of those country bumpkins and make it home safely 😉
Ohhh that sounds like a perfect Mother’s Day. My husband thinks I’m mean when he asks me what I want for Mother’s Day and I say to be left alone. (Part of me is like, honey, you know the disclaimer I always give people: If you don’t want the truth, don’t ask me a question…) I digress. But good for you for getting that time alone. I feel like these are the things that make me a better wife, mom and me. Thanks for your comment. 🙂
Whenever the noise of stupid stuff bothers me, I repeat “Go on a diet” over and over in my head. I hate thinking about diets(and don’t do them. Hence the thighs). You’d be surprised how often I’ve been saying “Go on a diet” in my head. It’s kind of making me rethink the waves that my brain takes. I’m also rethinking a diet.
Also. I read that you were watching the “nipples” out the window. Both times I saw “nipples” instead of “ripples”. 🙂
Ummmmm. I’ve seen your thighs. They’re fine. I’m envious of them really. Your body’s perfect, your hair is gorgeous, your eyes = stunning. The list goes on and on, but now that I think about it, it’s kinda nauseating.
And the fifth grade boy inside me keeps giggling at the nip slip. 🙂
Thanks for coming by for my SITS day:) I’ve always wanted to go to Door County. Have to admit that I don’t “relax” well, even on vacation.
I understand. It can be hard to relax. Fortunately my husband has pushed me time and time again to take it easy and I’m doing a better job of listening to him. If you want you and me could go on a vacation and I could use some of my Hubby’s Jedi mind tricks. Also, if those don’t work, chocolate and wine can cure practically everything.
This sounds glorious. Being able to settle in and relax is so hard these days with all of our tasks. I’m glad you were able to find a moment or two before diving in.