Quiet time
Having the time to sit and enjoy a simple cup of coffee has somehow turned into a luxury. Imagine that! With a rare day off, I appreciated every sip, slowly savoring my morning and my coffee without immediately jumping into the next thing on my agenda. For a little while, there was nowhere I needed to be and nothing I needed to do. What a lovely way to start the day! Of course, reality wasn't far behind. Before long, I was making a list of errands: vote, CVS, dry cleaner, return a package at UPS, drop another package at Staples, stop at the transfer station... and the list went on and on. By the time I finished writing everything down, I was left wondering how the heck I have time in my life to go to work at all! Seriously, when exactly are we supposed to squeeze in all the little necessities of everyday life? It would be awfully helpful to have a designated morning, afternoon, or even an hour each week devoted to errands. Honestly, it feels almost like a necessity. Between work, ...
