I’ve given myself an hour to come up with a blog post for this week.
Please forgive the weird title I gave this blog post. It can be such a challenge to come up with these sometimes. But, I do promise at the end of this post you will see a picture of yaks out for a walk. Though my hope, as always, is that you will read this entire post first.
Let me start by saying that I recognize the frequency of my blog posts has gone down. I didn’t publish anything last week (or the week before).
Sorry about that, my readers. I have no intention of abandoning this blog of mine, in case you wondered.
I knew when I started working again that it was likely my blog would suffer. I just don’t have as much free time as I used to have, when I was (mostly) basking in the glory of full-time domesticity here in Minnesconsin.
I’m completely accepting of that fact. Having so much time to myself was getting old. Life in general was becoming sort of dull.
This part-time job I now have is a great fit for me. I appreciate having my weekends off to spend with Mr. None of the Above, Radar, and the rest of the family. I’ve still got two week days to myself, since I work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
It’s how I’m spending my Tuesdays and Thursdays that has me frustrated-with myself. I make my personal “to do” lists on these days and then wind up spending half my time looking at Facebook reels (which reminds me of that potato chip commercial that says “you can’t stop at just one”). Or I decide I have enough time to add another thing or two to my list, which then leads to a thing or two that was originally on the list not getting done.
Side note: On one of the Facebook reels I watched recently, a woman was emphatic that everyone had to try this delicious low-carb snack “hack”. She claimed that she ate it daily for months on end because she was “obsessed!”. I tried it, and she was right, though I can’t imagine eating anything every single day for months. So, there is some value in my going down that Facebook reel rabbit hole š
I just want more time, people!! Is that too much to ask?
Yes, it most certainly is. These are first-world problems I am lamenting about today.
I know, I know, it’s about prioritizing. Staying on task. Mentally letting things go and trusting that everything will be alright.
So that’s my story for the week. Nothing new, nothing exciting. Just adjusting to the new reality I suppose.
And now, for the yaks on a walk picture.
***Header image courtesy of me. Taken of the sunset through our picture window earlier this month***
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Ah, more time! That just what we all need. Also, yaks on a walk in Wisconsin? I’m intrigued–so many questions!
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I know, right?! Why would someone have yaks? I’ve never heard of yak milk or yak burgers, maybe it’s for their coats? To make wool or something? It was such a strange sight!
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Cheers to giving yourself time to adjust! šā¤ļøš
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Thank you!
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Rhonda, How exciting and great pictures! And just what exactly would you do with more time, my friend? I bet you’d just yak, yak, yak! Ha! Ahem…Okay, now that I got that out of my system — it sounds like your new job is working out well and your posts are always from the heart and on point. Keep doing what you do, Rhonda! Mona
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I’ve been beating myself up lately in my head, so I appreciate your encouragement so very much.
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Rhonda,
If you ever need to talk or extra encouragement, I’m here for you! Email me and I’ll give you my phone number and you can call anytime. We all have those moments where we’re not kind to ourselves. Please give yourself an extra hug from me today and know that you are very much appreciated, my friend! Mona
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I definitely know what you mean! Just a few hours a day more (that I would probably spend on IG reels and Duolingo French–at least one of those is a little productive.) People have success to to-do lists and pomodoro timers. I think, when I lack the motivation to, say, blog it’s largely due to needing rest. I’m all over the place when I’m fatigued. But how to still oneself in this fractured world that pulls us in so many directions? I’ll let you know if I figure it out. Meanwhile, know that you’re definitely not alone, and we could all use some grace. Cuz it’s a miracle we can get anything done with all the noise surrounding us every minute of the day.
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You speak the truth, Rebecca. What’s a pomodoro timer? Thanks for your comments. Always appreciated š
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People use the “pomodoro technique”–basically a time management technique. You work for 25 minutes and rest for 5. Some writers swear it works wonders! I think it could work for anything tho.
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Thanks for the reply-much appreciated! And it’s way more simple than I thought it would be too. I’m going to try it out š
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