Friday Free for All- Wherever Minds and Hearts Wander

      Oh it has been quite a week at work. I'd like to crawl back in bed now and ignore the list on my computer. That's a wish that will go unmet, but I do hope to log out early. It's my flex day and despite the chill, I may take pup on an adventure out off our neighborhood to walk amongst the trees at a county park. It would be good for us both.  I've been restless, not sleeping well and can't figure out why. I've no personal issues to deal with and while work is kicking my butt, it does each spring. Some day I'll maybe say why this particular spring has been particuallry rough though, but it reveals too much about my job. Hint, it has to do with Tuesday, November 8th, so you can maybe work it out. I just need a good soul cleansing and getting out of my surroundings is a good step.

     As it's Friday, I tend to write about where my head and heart wander. It's a mishmash of both, random and unorganized. I do like the comments that flow as folks play along.

Water, Water Everywhere...

     In my glasses that is. I'm trying so hard to drink lots of water and limit my coffee to just the two, granted massive, mugs a day. I fill this up in the morning and  refill at least twice. I've had this Alladin glass for a few years and forgot about it, but it does help me keep on course. Why drinking enough water is so hard is a mystery to me, but I know I'm not alone. I keep trying to think about thirst instead of hunger when I'm tempted, but dang it's not easy. I know besides weight management help, we need water to keep our blood pumping right, cleaning toxins naturally, and helping our skin and organs work well. Just like alcohol, I'm limiting soda consumption to not more than twice a week.

Project Lists

     Mine keep growing and progress is slow. I know my mood has been low which translates to my motivation being low. I try using all the little tricks shared here and elsewhere. I get as much as I can done in short work breaks, like throwing a load of washing in, or unloading the dishwasher. I keep figuring with all the basics done, weekends should be for bigger things. I just need a day I can open windows, get fresh air and really sink into getting results. Until then, it might keep being 10-15 minute bursts. I'm trying to view that as progress rather than self defeating lack of big actions.

     With both labor and supplies in short supply, I'm building our home improvement project list with more DIY and sprucing as opposed to remodels. I hope to spend the next two days focused on the list, both small and larger. Here was my last bathroom spruce up six years ago. I might ignore DH and go ahead and paint the vanity and mirror. It looks horrible now because it's been another 6 years of chipping, or water warping. I think I could invest about $100 in paint, rubber stripping, a little caulk, light bulbs, and perhaps a new rug and towels and feel like I can live with it for another year or two. If not, minimally I'll scrub walls until every spec of smudge is gone, do a little sanding and Formby's, and still brighten the decor a bit.

Maybe a different shelf, or yet another
layer of paint! Perhaps a salmon color
and move away from blues and gray. 

This whole decor is stale. I could paint this
shelf whatever I decide to paint the other.

Downstairs bath could use a refresh too. 

My Kids

     My kids are all on my mind for different reasons, but of no different importance. Some days I'd like to be the kind of parent of adults that says with no other thoughts, "They're launched. They're on their own." Nothing is wrong with any of them, no huge problems but I just wish I could make the adulting things in their life go smoother. I couldn't really solve everything when they were kids, so I certainly can't do it now. Covid really has made life for younger people more challenging from career to personal life to economics. I think those over 70 and those under 35 have taken the biggest hit the last few years to life as they should.

      Earnings are lean or incomes are fixed so the volatility of the economy hits them both hard. Socializing still is difficult, particularly if you are a transplant and were just trying to rebuild a social network prior to Covid. Obviously not universal, but for so many  young adults and seniors I know have been impacted. The housing  market sucks for both. This is my opinion, but I'd like to know your thoughts. 

     I have a couple meetings this morning, but had an open calendar. Someone called in sick and another is on a vacation day. With both out,vI have three email boxes ( shared) to keep clear of urgencies, at least until 2:00. That changes logging out early. Oh well, life happens. Join in the comments with your thoughts on any of these or your own Friday Free for All.