It is spring break for the schools around here… and it appears that I need one as well. Recently I’ve pulled up a couple of stories to work on, only to find myself staring at them with no drive or inspiration to edit them. Maybe I’ve burned out a little from working on so many projects lately without taking a little time off.
Maybe I’m simply getting that urge to go out and about again and refresh my batteries. I have taken a couple of trips around the valley lately and I have enjoyed driving around. Maybe I need to take a step back from the library and my Stories folder for awhile and get outside… go do some walking and hiking and sightseeing. So I’ve decided to try taking the next week off.
Today was a good start as I just got back from another drive. I saw some nice scenery and it was good getting behind the wheel. Maybe it’s my body’s way of telling me to prepare for a trip to go see mom sometime in the near future.
Meanwhile I can drive around and take pictures of the countryside around here and send them to her to enjoy. She likes seeing my pictures even though she has seen some of these sites several times before. Maybe she likes them because it brings back nice memories of her previous visits.
Speaking of pictures, I believe I will go have some developed to take over to the ex. Sadly, I fear she will never get to travel anymore and see the things I get to see, much less get outside of the rehab center. It is sad to see her like that. Perhaps showing her some pictures of the places I have been lately will remind her of the times we went there together. Hopefully it will lift her spirits and bring a smile to her face.
I hope you are all having an enjoyable spring. But don’t forget to take care of yourself. Make sure you go do something relaxing or restful or enjoyable with family and friends to keep yourself refreshed. After all, we all need a little time to stop, recharge, refresh and contemplate the many blessings we have received…