First Rose of Sharon of the 2010 Season

Today's Joy: Lollygagging.

Reader, I've done nothing useful today. Had the day off and slept in 'til 9:15. I did get up and water all the plants (in my pj's & bare feet). And washed a load of laundry. And fed the cat. But other than that, I did nothing useful at all.

Lingered over a big, yellow mug of Dark Chocolate Cappuccino, chatting with Aunt about all kids of minutia. Got dressed in a very leisurely and disorganized fashion. Picked Mom up and we sauntered through a bunch of fun stores in Geneva, IL. Home Goods, Crate & Barrel, Kirklands. We oohed and aahed and then sauntered right back out again. Then I came home and read a few more chapters of The Historian. A little while later, Aunt Chef & Uncle came over for BBQ leftovers and we spent a lovely evening talking about yesterday's trail ride and picnic. Then I collected my cantankerous orange cat and snuggled into bed.

Actually, it was a practically perfect sort of day. A lollygagger's dream. I promise, tomorrow I will go back to work and be a productive member of society. But until then, hiatus is my middle name...

Today's Joy: Getting Stuff Done.

Had the day off today, Reader. Sometimes there's nothing nicer than taking your time and getting things done as you please, with no one telling you to hurry up or that you have to be somewhere in 15 minutes. Ahhhh.

Aunt and I did a little shopping in the afternoon. When we got home, I realized there was no room for all the new goodies we bought. So, I decided to do a little impromptu pantry re-organization. Next thing you knew, everything was clean and neat and there was tons of space! I even labeled it all so next time Aunt Chef is over and rummaging for something savory, she can find it toot-sweet. Ta-da!

Funny, how cleaning leads to a warm & fuzzy feeling. Add to that the day-off warm & fuzzies and it's practically impossible to walk around without a big, dumb grin on your face. Well, that's my excuse at least. ;-) Have a wonderful day, Reader.