I’m going to the lake today.  I love the water.  I can tolerate the sun if I have some shade and a place to cool off.  There is something refreshing about being on a beach.  Somehow I find it can wash away some of the stress and I can just BE for a while.

There is no laundry or dishes or gardening or rooms to clean.  No bills, no tv.  Just Water, sand and sun.  A reclining chaise, an umbrella for shade, a snack, book, and PEACE.  When its too warm, a float on my inner tube, probably with my dog lying on me.

Talking with a good friend, while our girls play.  Maybe dozing.  Just staring out at the water.  Enjoying a moment.  I don’t often do that. Its hard for me.  But I actually took the time to reschedule a therapist appt so that I could do this trip today.  Yeah me!

In my head, I’m calculating what I need to pack to bring along. Debating if I wake the sleeping teen and drag him along too.  (I’m thinking yes, as he never gets up or goes anywhere, but not sure if I want the fight or the grumpy kid next to me)  Ah decisions decisions.

What is it about water and sun, that just make you feel better?  I don’t like just the sun. I get hot and uncomfortable.  I love water.   I think I always have.

I’m hoping that this day will rejuvenate me a wee bit.  Help me to let go of some of the anxiety I have dealt with this week. I think it will be a great day.

I’m leaving the house as is.  I’m not going to worry about the dishes or laundry.  They will be waiting for me upon my return anyways.  I’m going to find my sunblock and swimsuit, my floppy hat, my flipflops and an unhealthy snack! I’ll change out of my granny panties before I go.

Well I guess its time to stop talking about it, and do it!

And that’s me today. GP