A Quiet Day

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” -- J. Lubbock

DD got a leather tooling kit for Christmas and spent all weekend making stuff. I have to admit that I'm a little surprised at how well she's doing! I think after a few more practices, she's going to have another type of creation to offer on her DistinctivelyDD store. I'm very proud of her. I'd post pictures, but everything is behind the bedrooms and, oddly enough, the rest of my family is sleeping.

It was an incredibly quiet day yesterday. DH messed around with our water softener (it's still having issues -- we discovered that there is a block of salt at the bottom about 8" thick that shouldn't be there ... we're trying to dissolve it slowly with warm water, but it's a very time-consuming business) but otherwise just sort of lazed around the house. DD tooled leather. I worked on the LASR/WC website. The dog snoozed, or played with her duck (she got a duck that honks instead of squeaks for Christmas and she LOVES it). I did take her for a walk, despite the cold, but really it was a lazy day here.

How was your weekend?

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You Are Restless

You're never one to feel too settled in your life - you're always looking to shake things up. You are lively and energetic. Even when you feel done for the day, you usually still do something else. You are enthusiastic and optimistic. Many things sound good to you, and you are reluctant to rule options out. You are quick to respond. You sometimes get a little tired of waiting for everyone else.

The Amusement Park Test

About 75% correct...

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Spring is Really Here!

Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time. ~John Lubbock

Yesterday, DH and DD went fishing. Yep...the boat officially hit the water for the first time this season. "Ice Out" isn't official yet, but it will be soon. Still, even though the Mount Washington may not be able to make its tour of the lake (which is how they determine Ice Out), a small boat CAN.

DH didn't catch anything, but my FIL did -- two big lake salmon. And he didn't want them, says they are too much trouble to cook. DH brought them home. I'm not usually a salmon fan -- but I've found that's because I don't like farm bred and ocean salmon. Lake salmon? A whole different ball of wax. It was, on the whole, a good start to fishing season.

And it was a beautiful day. Sunny. Warm (almost 70!!). A slight breeze. Ahhhhhh...

Dakota and I were home alone and it was lovely. I had a TON of work to do, but who can spend a day like that on the computer? So, I worked a bit, then took the dog for a LONG walk (and realized just how out of shape I truly am). Worked a little and then sat out on the front step and read. Worked a little and then weeded my little flower garden out front. Worked a little, then played ball with the dog.

What I like best about spending the day alone? No schedule. No one to consider before I act. I feel like walking? I walk. Feel like eating? I eat. Feel like dancing naked in my living room? ... Okay, I didn't do that. But I COULD HAVE. And that is very freeing. I really am a solitary person by nature, and spending my days and nights with people (even people I love) is very stressful.

It was a good day.

You?

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You Are Dusk

You are a naturally idealistic and creative person. You look forward to nights where everything is possible. You spend most of your energy on play. Work is okay, but the true you emerges after the work day is done. You're an offbeat type that doesn't like rules or schedules. Life's too short to waste at a desk in a cube. Whether you spend your night socializing or working on side projects, you like that your time is yours.

Are You Dusk or Dawn?

Um... no. I'm in bed with the sun and up before it. Some of the other is true, but not the rest. I give this quiz a 50%.

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