On the Other Side of Cancel

I took the bull by the horns and did something I don't often do. 

I pulled out of the volunteer meeting today. It's a 2 hour, morning meeting, didn't apply to my current situation, although I usually learn something. It's almost an hour away in morning traffic. 

I don't often cancel for this kind of reason. 

Rarely, if ever.

I try to anticipate and say 'no' rather than cancel. 

I push around the obligation instead of backing out.

But ...

SPACE was more important today. 

The things that used up my space this week took priority.

Now I can slow roll today.

Time to garden.

Quiet things for me. 

Still a full day, but nothing is rushed.

I know I'm a broken record about my calendar, but we have 2 trips in May that are a lot of prep work, plus obligations in-between. We leave on the first one next week. I blocked a number of days on the calendar from now until the last week in May. 

My goal is to NOT be rushed. 

Full is okay. 

Rushed is not. 

Let's see if this works. 

Yesterday was a long and fun day with my grandson. Chasing after a two year old is no joke, even a sick one. I managed to water the indoor plants during his nap though and that's always a big thing off my list. I crawled into bed last night and was out immediately. Didn't even read.

Speaking of reading ...

I finished this book and really enjoyed it. Loved the format. Interesting "mystery." Spoke to assumptions about others. Well done. It's making rounds with lots of good reviews. 

I'm reading this and it's another good one.

I have 2 books vying for the next spot and the coveted time in Asheville (where I tend to read more). Although this trip is with family, so I might not have as much time for teahouse and patio reading. Stay tuned.

Hope you have a good day. Later gators.