Don't get me wrong, we've had many exciting and joyous happenings. Three family weddings in the last 2 months, and the birth of Peter's Nephew, to name a few. However commitments are overtaking any kind of balance in our schedule, and I'm craving some rejuvenation. I did have a small taste of that on Sunday...it was quite delightful actually.
After a work and fun filled weekend, the wedding of my cousin Gavin (followed by a LATE night of celebrations), I made my way home Sunday afternoon. Stopping to restock our groceries and my belly (Byerly's Salad Bar!), I relished in some quiet alone time out and about (Peter had to drag him self to work after one, or 20 too many libations the night before). Arriving at our empty home, I organized our kitchen, found space for all the groceries that I would later slice and dice, and I reveled in the silence and freedom from having to be at meetings, gatherings, or any other place other than home. I will be the first to admit, because of our chaotic schedule and stress at work, I've been on crabby cave lady.
I sprawled out, silently watching 2012 Olympics, indulging in my new addiction Fifty Shades of Grey, stopping each chapter (not an easy task) to switch laundry, and work my way down my to do list stashed in my mind. As I resumed reading, the page started to blur, and I was gone. Not dreaming, but hibernating for the next 3 hours. I woke to muted olympic contests, completely refreshed; mentally and emotionally. I NEED to schedule more days like that.
As we close the end of another month today, I have a sense of relief that a new month is upon us. I have always appreciated a fresh start, a clean slate. August, although quite warm in its own rights, signals a soon change in seasons, the start to Life Time Fitness's 90 Day Challenge (in which I pledge to make some changes in my own life, particularly in the health, wellness, and fitness goals realm), and hopefully a movement towards BALANCE.
"The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you've lost it." Anonymous
