'Homecation': Vacation At Home

"Even though you will return home at the end of any vacation,
the idea of your holiday is not to complete it as quickly as possible
so that you can check it off your list. The idea of your vacation
- and of life - is to have a joyful experience."
Abraham-Hicks

I have been knitting away in the evenings, but have been swamped at work because I had vacation time this month. The piles of work on my desk leave me feeling enervated at the end of the day to say the least! Luckily for me I have another ELEVEN days off!! We get Thursday & Friday off for Thanksgiving & I generally work Wednesday thru Friday (we opted to not take another holiday so that we could have two days for Turkey Feasting) . DH suggested that I take Wednesday off & I requested it the next day - and got it! That evening DH said "do you realize that by taking one day off you have actually got 11 days off in a row?" I hadn't thought of it that way but I am SO happy. I get the vacation time I really need - at home! Yahoo!

'Homecations' are the best I think! I am hoping to paint some more fabric. Finish knitting a sweater/coat, paint some more yardage, & finish my doll.... and cook a bunch too I guess!

A Most Relaxing Day

Today has been one of those days when I have done nothing but rest, it may even have been the most relaxing day that I have had in many years - reminiscent of some Sunday's in my early 20's before the specters of truly adult responsibilities & having too many things to do in a day appeared in my life. With this relaxation however has also come a bit of anxiety. I have not done anything today. I have not produced anything. I am chomping at the bit to begin a new quilt, but I have not managed to decide on which one - of the many that are floating about in my head - I want to commit to. I want to sit and sew the day away, but I am not yet prepared to do so. I have, therefore, been embroidering on some more bags & knitting some gifts for the holidays. How is ,I wonder, that having such a gloriously 'nothing' day can also bring with it this slight edge of anxiety? Maybe because I feel like I must be producing something every day? I am committed to finishing this day out with a sense of peace & happiness - and gratitude that DH has been so relaxed as well (he's on vacation) that I am actually able to do nothing & not feel a passel of guilty thoughts about it. Nice really, that his being on vacation has also allowed me to also have a vacation of sorts - and I think that being able to rest so much these days is allowing me to remain well & ready to kick my Houston trip off "in the pink". Hopefully, by the time I leave I will have my next quilt started at least!

It is my belief that feather's are the "notes" or "messages" from the angels. I have collected feathers for many years. This enchanting little bit of perfection found me today. I like to think that the angels too gave me 'permission' to take the day off.

Blessings to you all as the new week begins. I hope that you are also experiencing some rest and peace today.