A perfect confluence of events:
- my laptop adapter died on Friday and the new one wasn’t delivered until late this afternoon
- my husband spent the last three days holed up editing video
- the TV and spare computer were stolen last month
- this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were oddly clear of any appointments
Over the last three days, I have gotten more done on the domestic front than I’ve gotten done in the previous six weeks. In addition to soloing on the regular upkeep of the house – dishes, food, litterbox – while Scott remained glued to two computer monitors, I:
- hung four pieces of artwork
- emptied an entire room of the crap I’d dumped in it
- folded close to a dozen loads of laundry
- vacuumed the entire house
- cleaned the bathroom
Plus, I:
- wrote the marketing copy for a new business idea long hand
- enjoyed a really long evening out with a dear friend
- reread a novel
- wrote down my dreams
- meditated
- lent my audio expertise from a previous life to Scott’s video project
- gave my carpel tunnel a rest
What would disconnectivity do for you?
Tags: creativity, goals
well, in the summer we live in a small new hampshire town. we are here 3 months only each year so while it is a while, it is not long enough to really connect into the community. finally this year we found a church (UCC) that we love, but have not have time to really become a part of that faith community. as a result we are pretty isolated (with each other :)), with the exception of imported company – house guests.
so each summer we have a time where we rest, read, exercise, and become thankful for the rich emersion we have with so many different communities back in the philadelphia area.
coming home a week from today!! early this year because our daughter is getting married mid august in san francisco!
Susan – Wow! What an experience. I hadn’t thought of the value of disconnecting from community for such a long period. It definitely must give you a unique perspective on life back in town. You might be interested in this blog post by a friend that is tangentially related: http://tinyurl.com/2d4y2fd. In the meantime, enjoy celebrating your daughter’s wedding! And San Fran, too, of course!
Oh how I love Margaret Atwood! I haven’t read this one, though. Sounds like the luddite life is serving you well. Almost makes me want to follow suit. I know I definitely prefer life with a phone that can barely text rather than the blackberry I used to have. You might be on to something. ;-)
It was a blissful few days, AND it’s nice to have the technology again. Maybe frequent “fasting” is the way to go. As for Margaret Atwood, always nice to know of a fellow reader! Surfacing is a great book, but definitely an early one. Oryx and Crake may be my favorite thus far. :)