I can’t believe Starbucks red cups arrived and I didn’t even notice. As I dashed into the cafe equal distance between work and home, I ordered my latte with haste and exited just as quickly as I came. It wasn’t until an hour later as I was throwing away the dredges that I noticed that the cheery holiday cups had been released. A bit sad for someone who looks forward to pumpkin spice season and red cup season all year.
What this made me realize however, is how much I have been focusing solely on work and very little else. I don’t mind necessarily, because my boss is so appreciative and has been in a constant good mood. And I’ve never been someone to do just what is expected of me. I truly could use a bit more fun I suppose.
My creative outlet is usually writing and reading brings me relaxation. My workouts and healthy(ish) diet – I’ve fallen a bit off the wagon, keep me physically sustained. As far as spiritually, I’ve thought about returning to Sunday mass, or even Saturday night. It’s something I miss, the positive message, no matter how archaic some may see it, I see many of the messages pertaining to hope and faith – two vital components of my daily life.
After a near 4 year hiatus, my fingers have begun to itch to play the piano again. I studied for over 11 years privately in addition to 8 years of violin and a few of voice. There’s a new piano boutique that opened almost directly across from one of the shops I was in last weekend and I longed to stop in and play a little, but my shyness stopped me. What if the salesperson scolded me and told me it was not allowed, thinking I certainly did not look like someone who could afford to purchase a piano (though I owned a gorgeous one most of my life)? Who knows, I was gutless and didn’t find out, but I’ll find another way to fulfill this musically inclined urge.
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have my significant other around for almost the entire week. That never happens with his travel schedule. An admission made on my part has brought us closer than ever, something I never thought possible.
I have a few other things I’ve begun writing throughout the week that I’ll post later as I have no time to at the moment. Have a wonderful weekend. Mine will be filled with sweater & jacket hunting, great food, writing/studying, a bit of work tomorrow (I don’t mind), a mani/pedi & blowout at least (my nails look raggedy after the office re-organization I orchestrated) and who knows what else.
