Monday, May 14, 2007

What Do You Do?

“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sydney J. Harris

The other day, Charity wrote a blog post at The Wet Noodle Posse about what she does to relax... and it got me to thinking -- what do YOU do?

I love to weed. Most people think I'm a little crazy, but I really do enjoy it. There's something very satisfying about cleaning out the clutter in the garden and leaving the plants I love plenty of space to grow. I enjoy doing a thing that has a visual result -- where I can stand back and see that I've accomplished something. And, when I'm by myself weeding, my thoughts can drift. I get a lot of brainstorming done when I'm out in the garden. It's a good time for me.

So, what do you do to relax? Where's your best place to brainstorm?

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I clean house when I'm stressed out and I usually sit outside just watching everything and everybody, go walking or just read a book. But during the nice weather I find it more relaxing being outside.

8:45:00 AM
Alice said...

Hmmmm... I read?...

Besides that, I will do filing or some organizing of my papers (bills, bank statements, etc). They usually pile up for a month or two in my inbox, then I'll clean up whenever I'm in the mood for filing (in that month). Seeing that pile of papers disappear IS relaxing. Hehe...

10:28:00 AM
Melissa McClone said...

I go for a walk or I lay in bed, turn on iTunes and just let my mind wander. Nothing too productive unfortunately.

10:34:00 AM
Anonymous said...

I like to sit by the pool and bake (I know, it's sooo bad, but it feels good!), read, or watch one of my favorite movies.

7:39:00 PM
Marianne Arkins said...

Kimberly, I clean house when I'm mad -- DH always knows to go away if I'm tearing around with a sponge! LOL...

Alice, doing something productive (like filing) can be relaxing, can't it?

Melissa, I have a hard time slowing down and lying still. I envy folks who can!

Marty, when I first read your comment I pictured you with a cake pan in your hand out by the pool. It took me awhile to figure out what you meant! LOL...

Thanks for playing, everyone.

6:07:00 AM

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