So, I was taillights pulling out of the farm at seven yesterday morning. I drove to Portland, stopping as I wanted, going wherever I pleased. It was amazing.
I stopped at a few small towns along the way. Did you know they pump your gas in Oregon? That was a new experience for me.
With the time zone change I even had an extra hour. I checked into my room and went in search of Chinese food. It was awful, but I did get my haircut while I was out. (Remind me to someday tell my stories about getting my haircut in China.) As my last haircut, not by my own scissors, was last December I was due. Jeannine, I miss you!!!
I was back in my room by about seven and just read for awhile sipping mint tea I brought with me from our grove. It was truly luxurious.
I woke ridiculously early, but went back to sleep for a bit. Now, I need to get ready and go have breakfast--that someone else will cook and clean up from!
I am heading into the city then to explore a few sights and then hopefully will get to meet up with someone special. Having been inspired by her words and life for years now, we are planning on getting together!
I am just a LITTLE excited. I skipped, mind you, to the van yesterday morning. Not an easy thing to do, skip, in boots, but I did. And tried not to be too giddy about the fact that I wasn't the one heading out to the barn to milk Buttercup.
I miss everyone at home. I do. And I am totally enjoying myself here.
(Bonnie-This beats your idea of a day off by far.) ;)
6 comments:
Yes it does, and sounds like a blast! Be thankful that husband of yours knows wives/mamas actually need time off, and that going to the bathroom with the door closed DOES NOT COUNT!
How wonderful! What a treat!!! I'm so glad for you. :)
Only twice, since I've started having children, have I had time off like that: once, when we still lived in Israel, I went off for a personal spiritual retreat and spent some time in the old city of Jaffa. Once, since we lived here in Virginia, I borrowed a mountain cabin from some friends and had a personal spiritual retreat there. Just one night away from family, in both cases...but oh, what sweet refreshment!
If anyone deserves a break right now, it's you. Enjoy it to the fullest, and may it bring many blessings to you!!!
Oh I am so happy you are away. I understand this need all to well. You will come back from this R+R and Buttercup and all the other farm stuff will not even bother you once for at least a few weeks as you will have your memories. Enjoy this time away. B
I realize I might sound like B. doesn't let me do anything, but that is not the case. He just likes having me around- even more so when there are dirty diapers to change ; )
What a luxury...I know all your hard work (especially as of late) makes it even more enjoyable. It's all about the balance I've noticed! Savor your time. :)
Love,
Tracey
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Enjoy your trip!
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