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Going to Ethiopia
By sandi | January 14, 2009
No we are not planning another trip back so soon, but I am planning to simplify my life a little more. While I was in Ethiopia I was able to think straight, I had so much time to journal and really think about the things I was experiencing. Coming home to the hustle and bustle of life has been wonderful but I yearn for that quiet again. I have tried to figure out what it was that made it so peaceful to me. I can’t have the three girls away for days on end and honestly I am pretty sure that part wasn’t making me peaceful because anytime I thought about that part I was a mess. I don’t have a cook to be worried about getting groceries and preparing meals, so I can’t cut that out. (Oh how I wish I did, this would be the ultimate indulgence but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it.) What I can do is simplify at least one day a week.
Last week I evaluated each day of my week to figure out which day would be best for this sort of thing and I think that Thursday is going to be my best bet. So, tonight when I go to bed I intend to shut down my computer completely, I will still take phone calls tomorrow (unless later I find that I am receiving too many), but I will really seek to minimize my distractions. There are so many things that I want to achieve and do in this life that I tend to miss out on because the internet is so easy to pop onto and several hours are gone quickly.
I want to see if I can achieve that peace I had there. Life is so full and so busy and while I really enjoy that, going to Ethiopia showed me another way that I enjoy as well. I couldn’t go that direction all the time. I love the internet community and the time I spend online, it is a great part of my life. I need to find a balance and I think that this will force me to do it.
Topics: Thoughts | 4 Comments »
January 14th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I always love vacation because I realize the only things I need are with me: my husband, my kids and my purse
And I always clean my purse out. I don’t long for anything and I’m always relaxed. Just a thought.
January 15th, 2009 at 6:39 am
I think Michelle and other people I know have the right idea. They only do family things on Sunday, cook ahead, no laundry, no cleaning. Just the things we need and family fun time. I would really like to go to the park for lunch, this weather does it to me. Family, Friends and old fashion fun at the park.
January 15th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Alright, I am dying for an update- so funny that I would rely on you to update your life to pass my time more quickly at work. Anyways- maybe you can update the blog on Wednesday and then all of your fans would remain happy while you are on vacation! Just a thought!
January 16th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
It is so interesting to me what each person finds to be that ultimate relaxing thing.