My Day Off

Today, I have a day off and I am stuck with the decision of how to best spend my day.

Now as a person with an excessive amount of hobbies, this is very troubling. I am someone who starts approximately twelve projects at a time and I have to decide which project will provide me with the most joy and the most entertainment. Today I chose crocheting. Oh do I love crocheting! I have started a blanket that must be made one square at a time. If I want a full sized blanket then I need to make A LOT of squares. That is no problem, except for my very short attention span. I finish a square, then I become distracted! Today I set a goal of 3 squares. Must make 3 squares! Well you should be glad to hear that I accomplished this goal and now I am on the hunt for something else to do.

Hey, I found a box of girl scout cookies and a movie I haven't seen in awhile! *sighs* I think I will start crocheting again in a little while. Oh the joy of a day off. There is nothing better then working a full time job, accomplishing a hard days work, and knowing that when you get home you wont have to get up until your body darn well pleases the next morning. Oh and I did just this. I got home at 9:30 pm and had some ginger tea. Slipped into bed with my Fiance and slept until 9 am the next day. What a restful night. As soon as I wake up my Fiance says "what are your plans for today?" Well...Uh...I'll absolutely be taking a shower at some point, other then that I have no clue. This is what started my train of thoughts around what the heck am I going to do today?

All I know is that you ought to always choose something that will provide you with joy. Oh I don't mean to avoid chores, but don't smother yourself with unpleasant things or people. You must have at least one dose of joy a day. Bad day at work? Eat a cookie! On a diet? Put a little extra honey in your tea. Don't forget that even when experiencing unpleasantness, something joyful is happening around you that you have not noticed. Take a moment, and find that joy.

 Tra La La - Gene Kelly

Crochet Flower Pattern

Girl Scout Cookies are amazing and provide instant joy.