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Making my own fun
Aug. 17th, 2008 05:53 pmI've had a very nice weekend, although I remain considerably behind on both the getting-work-done and seeing-people fronts. I felt like my time was well-spent, nevertheless, and that I did things that were worth doing.
On Saturday I climbed the tree that overhangs my roof and sawed off the branch that scrapes around in the wind. It felt like an Adventure, because it was quite a large branch and there were moments when the whole endeavour seemed unwise. I also cleaned the gutters, which I probably should have done before all the rain. I subdued the compost pile, and planted more garlic, and did a heap of weeding. I cycled to the Subiaco markets: a) cheap food for the week (a lot cheaper than supermarkets), and b) sunshine! which I was very much wanting. I babysat Z and A, which made me feel more like I am helping my little community of people instead of just being helped. I hammered in all the loose posts on the garden fence and gate. I cleaned the bathroom.
It may not sound all that exciting, but I think I really needed to do these things...to be in the sunshine and fresh air, to do work that I see results of straight away. I like that my muscles are sore and my hands are scratched, and that I feel like I have given my house love.
I also had some nice people-time, including watching Persepolis with Miss C and visiting my grandparents. I feel a bit like I am neglecting several of my friends, but I think I am doing all the people-time I can manage for now. Slowly I am learning that is the best way to go.
Also, I worked out that I can use my music-pog as a recorder, which makes it easier for me to record my grandparents' stories, something I have been wanting to do for ages. My favourite story for today was about Γιαγια's brother, who wanted to be a musician. He would lock himself in the bathroom and practise playing guitar, and make Γιαγια sing along. He also used to be in demand for parties, and used to play at the nightclub sometimes. When she was telling me about it, I thought, "My grandmother was the singer in a band!" She says that she wasn't really, but I am still delighted by the picture.
On Saturday I climbed the tree that overhangs my roof and sawed off the branch that scrapes around in the wind. It felt like an Adventure, because it was quite a large branch and there were moments when the whole endeavour seemed unwise. I also cleaned the gutters, which I probably should have done before all the rain. I subdued the compost pile, and planted more garlic, and did a heap of weeding. I cycled to the Subiaco markets: a) cheap food for the week (a lot cheaper than supermarkets), and b) sunshine! which I was very much wanting. I babysat Z and A, which made me feel more like I am helping my little community of people instead of just being helped. I hammered in all the loose posts on the garden fence and gate. I cleaned the bathroom.
It may not sound all that exciting, but I think I really needed to do these things...to be in the sunshine and fresh air, to do work that I see results of straight away. I like that my muscles are sore and my hands are scratched, and that I feel like I have given my house love.
I also had some nice people-time, including watching Persepolis with Miss C and visiting my grandparents. I feel a bit like I am neglecting several of my friends, but I think I am doing all the people-time I can manage for now. Slowly I am learning that is the best way to go.
Also, I worked out that I can use my music-pog as a recorder, which makes it easier for me to record my grandparents' stories, something I have been wanting to do for ages. My favourite story for today was about Γιαγια's brother, who wanted to be a musician. He would lock himself in the bathroom and practise playing guitar, and make Γιαγια sing along. He also used to be in demand for parties, and used to play at the nightclub sometimes. When she was telling me about it, I thought, "My grandmother was the singer in a band!" She says that she wasn't really, but I am still delighted by the picture.