snow bound day 5

You would think that this storm would have given me oodles of time to write. The internet has been on the fritz for real tho. I know I could have composed offline and published when I was connected again but I just didn't feel like it. I need the instant gratification of publishing, what can I say.

Plus, I've seen this snowed in week as a sort of forced hibernation. "Just be still" nature seems to be saying. I tried for an hour to get my truck up either driveway so I could go to work today. I guess nature still wants me to be still.
I have crocheted, I have knitted. I have baked bread, pizza and banana bread. Pretzel and cookies may or may not happen today. We made cheese! It came out really nicely this time. We went sledding and have watched bunches of movies. bunches. I have read my magazines. We've played cards and yahtzee. We've played iphone games too.
We've also gotten at least 8 hours of sleep every night this week. Christmas and New Years yielded very few days off so this forced vacation is kinda nice. I haven't made a dime this week but I think I will be more willing and able to do so when I return.
I have taken some truly luxurious baths. Like 3 or 4. Very very hot baths. With nice smelling things in them. I love baths and find few things as relaxing. I haven't found a better way than a bath to warm up either. Even when it's 15 outside a hypnotically hot bath will make you sweat!
So even though I am starting to worry a little about losing a weeks wages I feel calm, deep down. I have a feeling it will all work out. I think that being shut up inside is what winter is supposed to be all about. The animals do it. The introspection has been wonderful. I feel more centered. Money seems like a surface concern. I have had shelter, warmth, food and love. What else do I really need? I'm sure the money thing will work itself out. It always seems to.
In the meantime I think I will enjoy another amaretto and snow. Maybe in the bath.

winter daze

I can't describe how completely and deeply content my lifestyle change has made me. But I'll try.

One post alone will not possibly be enough to describe how happy I am. So I offer a series of smaller posts. Smiles for miles.

And don't take that to mean it has been simple or easy. It has been, at times; difficult, confusing, frustrating, and challenging in many ways. Most things worth doing are not easy.
But it does feel right. And I am happy.

Even though I don't think I am sailing smooth yet. I am still negotiating the work-wages-personal time-art time-cook healthy-work out-chill time balance. Still trying to figure out working 2 jobs. But at least when I get home it's Frandz who's there and at least when I look out the window all I see are trees and sky.

The past few weeks have consisted of early family xmas, which was AWESOME. I vote to do it that way every year, or at least periodically.

I also started a new job. I was also offered a "promotion" which I intend to decline. Both of those took a fair amount of brain time/energy.

I've also had a slew of wonderful house guest visiting from British Columbia, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky and from all over Georgia. That has been the greatest gift of the holiday season; getting to see so many people I love! It doesn't hurt when they come bearing treasure either! Something I never expect but am always delighted by. Also? I love snacks!