Being still

[vaneramos]

After time with the girls I usually need a down day. I planned for it this time, yet the intensity still took me by surprise. I don't feel sad or exhausted, just unwilling to move from this chair or interact with anyone. Recently I've experimented in allowing introversion to guide me. So I did not resist the desire for stillness, aloneness and meaningless diversion. I did one load of laundry; didn't look at LJ or address the backlog of email. Digging past layers of demand, I excavate my own motivation. Today it wanted a rest.

Soon I'll pick up Danny at the bus depot. My energy will inevitably shift when he arrives. Having him around arouses the part of me that shows love by pottering, doing dishes and cooking. He has to work remotely this weekend, which will leave me some time free to fuss and tidy.

Last weekend I finished Mom's beanie and gave it to her. rfmcdpei's hat is also ready to give him next time I see him. All my knitting commitments are fulfilled, so I can start working on whatever I want. This weekend I'll probably finish a scarf that I haven't touched since last spring.


Mom's beanie

Comments

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

what a bright and perky beanie for her! (how old is she, van? i look a lot like that from the side, only my nose is like a round little potato.)

[dencoartist.livejournal.com]

The beanie is WONDERFUL! The colors are just beautiful! WHat a proud mum!

[fuzzybutchkins.livejournal.com]

*blink*

Syncronicity on my friends list (http://stmichel.livejournal.com/540.html).

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

When you posted a recent photo a while back I noticed a little resemblance. Mom will turn 73 next month. She is looking very good right now, all things considered, much better than she did three years ago. But her hair never grew back very well, and she would rather wear this beanie than a wig.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

That is surprising!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I love the colours, too. It was nice to have someone to knit this for.

[rfmcdpei.livejournal.com]

rfmcdpei's hat is also ready to give him next time I see him.

Thanks!

As for down days, I feel them. I'm trying to draw from your example in just letting them go by.

[e-musings.livejournal.com]

Great hat, great mom! Her face looks very kind.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'll be visiting Toronto this weekend. Any chance we can get together so I can give you your hat? Can you come for dinner on Sunday? Sorry, I guess I missed the cold weather for this winter, but at least y0u'll have it next year. :-(

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, Mom's nature is essentially hospitable.