Some Peoples’ Idea of Relaxation
Posted on 22. Nov, 2009 by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House, Life Dream, Personal
It’s late morning. Sunday. We’ve had breakfast, and we’re sitting in our home office, looking at each other from our desks.
I’m still wearing my pyjamas and big floppy white socks. We’re both splayed out on our office chairs, facing each other. My legs are sprawled out in front of me; my posture is atrocious.
“I’ve got a lot of work I’ve got to do today,” I say. “What are you going to do today. It is Sunday, you know.”
“I think I’m just going to relax today.” He says. “Maybe I’ll lay on the couch.”
“That sounds great,” I say. “A perfect Sunday.”
He wanders downstairs. I hear the couch squeak. (It’s an old couch.)
I start typing on my computer. Half an hour later, I hear the couch squeak again, and I hear the screen door slam.
A few hours after that, I go outside looking for Cameron.
He’s outside, replacing a screened in window with shingles.
“What are you doing?!” I yell. “I thought you were going to relax!!” I glare up at Cameron, who’s sitting in the tractor bucket and leaning, hammer in hand, against the side of the house.
He looks sheepish. “I don’t know… There are things that needed to be done.” He says.
I throw up my hands, exasperated, because I want him to take a little time for himself.
But inside my heart, I do realize that the only reason we can do what we’re doing is because of the way he defines things. To him, relaxing means getting things done.
Not that I’m complaining. It’s just that, well, to me “relaxing” means lying on the squeaky couch ALL DAY LONG. And there is just no other way to look at it.
Gary Gray
Nov 22nd, 2009
Hi L-J
Congratulations to Cameron on getting the window looked after.
This weather is rather unusual for this time of year so any outside jobs need to be looked after before it changes.
Some people prefer to relax with a hammer in hand. Like others might do the same with a keyboard.
I guess the bottom line is that this beautiful month of November is too good to let slip away. Wishing everyone the energy to use each good day to the full.
Smiles :o)
Gary
Laura-Jane - Whimfield
Dec 11th, 2009
I guess you and I both know where we stand on the whole hammer versus keyboard issues, lol. It’s true. I guess some people could see having to sit down and write a blog post as “work,” but for me it is relaxation. I’m glad you mentioned this, Gary. Makes me feel better.
N&M
Nov 23rd, 2009
Your house is looking great! It’s so cute, LJ :)
Laura-Jane - Whimfield
Dec 11th, 2009
Slooooooooooooooowly but surely… :)
Micheline
Nov 23rd, 2009
I am a huge fan of the tractor ladder. I can’t count the number of times that would have been extremely handy. I guess it’s just not practical in the big city but I have made a mental note for future reference.
Your house is looking great!
christy
Nov 23rd, 2009
i understand!! nick is a work-a-holic too!!! he’s practially got 2 full-time jobs (running a lawncare business for fun?!!) and his idea of relaxing on sunday is setting his alarm for 5 AM (makes me cringe).
i agree with micheline; tractor buckets are great ladders. we re-did our whole roof just like cameron there. not to mention picking long gourds off the trellis!
warren
Nov 24th, 2009
I totally get what he’s saying…
Bradley
Nov 28th, 2009
Between the farm, house and Brightflock, how do the two of you sort out your tasks for the day or the week? Brightflock, behind the scenes, must take a bit of time in writing, coding, designing, and everything else to help your clients. Then there is the farm and any repairs that must be made (these I know about as I help a friend with hers). I guess the Big Q is: how do you organize yourselves and still have time to be just two people also enjoying life?!
Robert
Dec 2nd, 2009
Couldn’t think of a better way to relax..But then again the couch does feel real good on Sundays…House looks awesome by the way…
By the looks on you faces everytime I see you both tells me you are loving the Country life..Take care And all the best throughout the Holidays..
P.S. If ever there comes a time when you need a hand with anything at all, you both know where to find me..FREE LABOR as well//
Sal
Dec 6th, 2009
I love Gary Gray
Sukienki balowe
Jul 23rd, 2010
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