Well, another hot day here in the Southern US. We had a scrimmage game last night, a friend sleepover, all the neighborhood boys over to play in the field.. and that was all before 12. Once the passel of boys went home, I attended to laundry and started us down the road of a bit of a project.
Here are a few hints:
I know you will be wanting to know why there is a toilet in our bathtub, and where our floor went. But that will have to wait until next week.
As I wittered away concerning my love of the internet, and all it has to offer, I have also realized just how much time the internet can take out of my day if I am not careful. In an effort to utilize my time more wisely, I have subscribed to bloglines so I can check one place for updates, instead of scrolling one by one through all my favorites. I have set myself limits on how much time I can spend on the computer.
This is not easy. When I wish to sit a minute and think about what I need to do next, I like to check some boards I post to, or check my favorite blogs to see if they have updated yet. And all of a sudden, 30minutes will have gone by. I read as I brush my teeth, or wait for things to load on the computer. I also check in for practical purposes… how do I make prairie points for my little wall quilt? What could I use this yarn to make? Are people using this yarn to knit socks? Just how much water does a pitcher plant need? And what is the summer reading assignment for my rising ninth grader?
IN my effort to show more restraint, I have decided to have one day free from the net. This also coincides with the idea circulating in my area to have a day where you cut your electrical/gas use. So I am going to try going “free” on Sundays.
We won’t achieve total freedom… I would like to cut off electricity for a day, but then our toilets would not flush. And getting to church would require a car. But we will do our best to cut out the lights, the computer, the unnecessary trips anywhere.. and just enjoy a day at home sitting on the porch in the heat of the day, eating a cold meal for dinner, playing cards and listening to the music in our hearts instead of on our radio. We shall see how it works.
Tomorrow of course there will be the rather urgent putting the bathroom back together.. because we only have this one bathroom, and you see where the toilet is!!! …. but more about that on Monday!
See you next week!
I have the same compulsion - to check the computer every time it comes into view. I’m trying to limit the amount of time I spend here, by allowing myself prescribed blocks of time. I like the idea of cutting your energy use one day a week. Hope your toilet is back in place soon. That is one area where I wouldn’t want to cut back!
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