As much time as I spend working on my computer, I received a small taste of heaven today. I spent the morning in a hardware store getting materials to help my boyfriend's sister (and friend) clean out her flower bed. She recently moved into a new home and although the old residents planted some bulbs that return each year, the weeds were taking over. So, with some music blaring from the car stereo, we (along with my best friend) began the task of digging, pulling, and moving materials around the front of the house. There was joyous conversation and laughter and a feeling of relief. We discussed life and how manual labor really takes your mind off of the everyday stress we all had! We all received quite a work-out and after laying the weed barrier and mulch, we enjoyed a beverage on the front step as we admired our work. I was actually so exhausted, that when I came into the house to cool off, I actually laid down for a much needed nap. Afterwards, we began the preparation for dinner tomorrow. On a side note, I am anxiously awaiting the ribs, chicken, other grilled meat, sweet potatoes, potato salad, corn on the cob (from the grill), cabbage and other treats. And, of course a few mojitos around the pool to top the evening off. I'll be surrounded by family and friends and I will selfishly restrain from opening my computer all day tomorrow. Even though I may have a few aches tomorrow and even the day after, it was WELL WORTH IT! And, I realize that I may need to do this a little more often.
I just wanted to share my "other side of heaven".
Happy 4th of July!
AG
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Hey there!
There is nothing like being in the garden to get us into the present-well, maybe starring at a baby or yoga, but it's definitely in the top three or four. Thanks for sharing your peaceful moment. I had a wonderful pre-July 4th day as well; a travel day for me, back to NY and family ending up at a local-walk to the event fireworks. I love these slow days-no computer for a whole day! I needed the break as well. Happy 4th!
LJ
I am right there with you. I didn't touch a computer yesterday! Yeah us! And, if you've taken a look at some of the posts under the 'projects' tag on my blog you will see that do-it-yourself is my middle name! I love the fact you were out there sweating it up, getting back to nature and in touch with mother earth. As much as I love technology, I'd much rather be a park ranger in the middle of the Rockies somewhere. :)
Happy 4th right back atcha'.
Scott
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