I had a pretty peoply day. Jumping from one thing to another, working hard to concentrate and prioritize. Assisting with new ways to connect for the two board meetings I have Monday and Tuesday, being highly aware of the crack down necessary at the space I work in. I really worked hard to not snap at anyone who felt the need to say, but the kids are still in school, or the restaurants are still open. I just want us to be sheep for a little bit. Let it pass and then celebrate all the freedoms. I was grateful to lock up and go home at 4 to meet my plumber to discuss putting in a new furnace as mine is the original from 1980! It really is a miracle it is still running and there are big rebates on high efficiency ones at the moment so I am going for it. I am pretty sure my furnace is older than my plumber…
While I was waiting for him I finished putting up the decor in my yard.
A little fun for the season. And then I came in and set up my tree. At first I just plunked it together and wondered how it could look great but as the evening progressed I started shaping the branches and it really is beautiful. I am glad I was able to take advantage of the crazy sale on The Bay website.
I really am feeling over stimulated or over called upon, or something approaching, I need a break. I pretty much stopped checking email and Facebook etc and sat in the pretty changing lights of the tree with a glass of red wine and my iPad and started watching The Long Way Up with Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Boorman. It was like catching up with old friends. I watched the 2004 Long Way Round and 2007 Long Way Down. I own the books as well and was so happy when Ashlée asked me if I knew about the recent one. She gave me access on her Apple TV and I am so enjoying it. They are riding from Patagonia, the southern tip of South America all the way to Los Angeles, California, The real twist this time round is they are using prototype electric bikes and trucks. Very futuristic machines. Short range though for what mileage they have to cover. It is interesting to see them getting older and how deep their friendship is. I have enjoyed my down time but after 4 of 10 episodes i had better stop for the night. It is really windy again..
triumphgal 