Keeping busy...sort of - H

So, what ARE you doing this summer?

Well, I'm taking a drawing class on Saturdays in the city. I rarely go into the city since it's such an inconvenience, and public transit is WAY to expensive here that I don't think it's worth the expense. At the same time, I'm not drawn to SF either. Maybe that'll change after I take this class and perhaps get to know the city more?? Anyway, other than this class, my days are free. I've had a few things to keep me busy, but my hunger for productivity is not easily satiated and the last few days have been a bit too slow for my liking. I realize that I like to read and learn new things, but at the same time I can't sit still for that long. Restlessness sets in and I need to move on to something else. I guess I like to be on the go, moving, going somewhere...and maybe even conquering something along the way.

There's always something to do around the house. I spent the first few days of my first week of summer break engaged in some spring deep cleaning. I'm learning that it takes quite a lot of energy to keep the home in order on a daily basis. It's almost easier to slowly accumulate mess and clutter and spend a day every few weeks to do a huge cleaning than it is to keep it in order.

I think I'm also learning a deeper lesson. One day when I have kids, my role is going to involve some mundane activities, probably be dominated by them. Knowing how restless I tend to eventually feel about a lot of things...everything??, to quietly and cheerfully serve my family everyday...well, I wonder how good I'll be at that.