A Distraction.

As I was getting ready for surgery, I was

trying to find things I could do from the

comfort of my little cozy recovery chair.

We brought my art cart down from the

studio and filled it with new magazines

to read, a cross stitch to consider, cards

to write and a Lego to build. Today, I

started the Lego, though I was so tired

that I didn't get very far. But it was a

good start and now I have something

to work on when I feel bored. Still no

pain, just a bit of nausea from the drugs

and exhaustion. I'm so glad I have this

time at home to just rest as I need, with

no worry about having to rush back to

work or my regular activities. Blessed!

~ Chy

Twelve Days.

The number of days off of work I

during Spring Break this year: 

And what have I been doing on this

lovely time off? Let me share ....

* organized my office on my last day

* created a "to do" list to work on

* meet with our landscape artist

* meet with our builder and trades

* empty boxes from our art studio

* learn how to make chalk paint

* chalk paint an old hutch and drawers

* learn how to use wax on furniture

* organize master bedroom closet

* chalk paint mirrors and small items

* help daughter buy a new car

* set time with our gate guy

Things on my list to complete still:

* gather all the documents for our taxes

* set up time with our accountant

* move boxes then paint the art studio

* paint then reorganize the mud room

* paint then reorganize the laundry room

* paint them organize the storage room

* take bottles into the bottle depot

* revise chapters in my book project

* visit with a dear friend next week

* learn how to make a bracelet

* put wicker furniture on veranda

* organize one section of the garage

I had 12 items at first, completed those and

added 12 more. A very focused time off but

so productive and I'm so grateful for this

gift. Holidays from 2016, so I still have just

over 4 weeks left to take off for 2017. Love

my boss and my organization. Worth the work.

Did you have time off during Spring Break?

If so, what did you do with your time?