The simple things

I don't have time (or, really, the inclination) to do Self-Care if it's a big to do that involves me going somewhere or going to any extra trouble that lasts more than five minutes. But I do enjoy the little things, like using a scrub once a week, or making sure I'm eating organic vegetables. (Maybe that's not self-care, since I consider it genuinely essential for my health. By the same token, I don't count physical therapy exercises or working out, though they do have similar effects.)

But I am definitely counting this vegan, homemade watermelon lassi that I made this morning for breakfast. (Are you in the middle of a heatwave as well? Of course you are.) I suspect I'm going to need more than this to get me through the next few hours, but right now I'm staring at this very pretty color while I take some sips, and I just want to focus on the here and now.

Deb in the City

At least I'm getting things done...?

Oh wait, I remember I think that's kind of a hollow thing to brag about. In my defense, what I've been getting done has been the things I want to do...mostly.

A lot has happened since I last posted. My mother is now in assisted living. I got to see my new, extremely adorable niece. And yesterday I had the majority of the junk removed from the house my sister now lives in. That may seem like a short list, but those things required massive amounts of planning and effort, both logistical and emotional, and not a little bit of money (even if it wasn't even mostly mine). Thankfully, some of that money was spent on people who can lift heavy things for me, so there is that.

It's a big deal to get these things done, but I'm very happy to be returning to my old routine, at least in the ways I can. I don't feel good about the time that's been spent away from my children while I'm doing these things, especially because they're going to be leaving on a trip for a few weeks. But, I suppose, these are the problems of success.

I'm still transcribing, and still making some get out the vote phone calls, though not nearly as much/as many as before. But I'm confident I'll reach my clip again.

The only issue I'm having trouble negotiating is my community garden. I'm starting to feel that my continued participation might be a luxury I can no longer afford, which kills me. Fingers crossed that I'm wrong. 

Still in all, small or temporary prices to pay for doing the right things.

Deb in the City