Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Busy, busy, busy

I've been so busy lately.  Work, planning our holiday, just general life stuff.  It can be so easy to lose yourself in being busy.  But if I've learnt anything over the last few years, it is that there are some things you just have to make time for, family, friends, self.  Stopping whatever is making me busy to spend time on these things is always so rewarding because it renews my spirit, gives me the strength to keep going.  When I don't stop I feel myself being slowly worn down and I end up less productive as a result.

Last weekend was a time out weekend.  Ok, so I did do some chores and other necessary life stuff, but I spent a good chunk of it catching up with friends, dancing and just vegging out.

S and I have not been dancing as much as usual.  We have been busy and sick and somehow got out of the routine.  But on Friday we headed out to test my new shoes and had a fantastic time.  I just adore dancing with him, it was an absolutely blissful few hours.

Then, two of my best friends and I managed to organise to get together in record time.  It usually takes us weeks to find a time when we are free, but we clearly all needed a few hours of girly chat, so we made Sunday morning work.  We gathered over delicious, enormous breakfasts to chat, share stories and wisdom, commiserate about the craziness of life and re-affirm our friendship.  I felt absolutely rejuvenated by our time together.  Those girls are worth their weight in gold.

In between S and I spent some quality time communing with the couch.  Curled up together on our not quite big enough couch, we caught up on movies, chatted and napped.  He brought me cups of tea and chocolate and rubbed my feet.  It was like a holiday for the soul.

This week is as busy as ever but somehow it doesn't feel as hard.  Just those few hours of time out have given me all the strength I need.  It really is that easy.

10 comments:

  1. Oh yes, oh yes. So much of this year has been spent in a panic of anxiety and stress, and making time for laughter, friends, and family love is so important. Take care of yourself :)

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    1. Hannah it seems like everyone has been so busy and on edge all year. Thank goodness for little moments like last weekend to keep us sane.

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  2. I totally know what you mean about being so busy. It can be so hard sometimes, but feels good at the same time.

    Good luck with everything.

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com/

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    1. Thanks Dale, I'm feeling all rejuvenated and ready to face more busy times after my relax over the weekend.

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  3. It sounds like you had a perfect, and much needed, weekend. Your time on the couch sounds particularly blissful to me, but I'm glad you got to christen your new shoes too :) I do find it hard - very - to take time out when life gets hectic, but of course that's when we need it most. I'm learning that with age.

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    1. Kari I know what you mean, when you are busy it seems impossible to stop. I know that if I do take some time out I will be so much more productive - but sometimes it takes a bit to remember that!

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  4. omg I've been crazy busy too!! Busiest week ever. Should calm down soon though. & it makes crashing on the couch all the more fun though ;) S sounds like a gem.
    Heidi xo

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    1. I think it is a busy time of year Heidi! And yes, S is an absolute gem, love him to bits.

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  5. Aww, I liked this post. Always got to remember to make time for the little things :)

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    1. Thanks Cat. Yup, got to remember to never to be too busy to have a life.

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