I remember back when I was alone most of the time I wasn't at work. I'd sit in my little studio apartment, or my little condo, and watch tv or read. I could go days without seeing anyone besides the people at work. I was a hermit. I enjoyed the quiet.
Then my life changed. I made friends with the guys downstairs and started hanging out with them and their friends more nights than not. I tried online dating and before I knew it, I was married to the most wonderful man in the universe.
Since then, my days have been filled with work and my nights with Steve or classes/homework. I cook, clean, play games, walk the dog - I'm constantly busy doing things. So different from the days when I could sit and watch tv all night!
Now, I'm waiting for my baby to be born. I'm not working...at least, not from the office. Yesterday, I read all day and finished the second Harry Potter in French. It felt so good to relax and do nothing until it was time to make dinner. I thought about going to a movie but even that was more than I wanted to accomplish.
It's not always easy for me to do nothing. It feels strange to not be at work. More days than not, I overdo things and tire myself out, much to Steve's chagrin. Tuesday, I spent more time away from home than at home. Monday, Steve's birthday, I was so bored that I practically forced the man to go fishing with me. The old me, the girl who could spend hours and hours not doing anything but read or watch tv, would be astonished at how hard it can be for me to do nothing.
Mostly, though, I'm enjoying the quiet. Before long, a little baby will be taking up my time. It's so nice to be able to pamper myself a bit with a little laziness, a little down time. I'm so glad the baby didn't come earlier or I would never have had this time to myself.
Then my life changed. I made friends with the guys downstairs and started hanging out with them and their friends more nights than not. I tried online dating and before I knew it, I was married to the most wonderful man in the universe.
Since then, my days have been filled with work and my nights with Steve or classes/homework. I cook, clean, play games, walk the dog - I'm constantly busy doing things. So different from the days when I could sit and watch tv all night!
Now, I'm waiting for my baby to be born. I'm not working...at least, not from the office. Yesterday, I read all day and finished the second Harry Potter in French. It felt so good to relax and do nothing until it was time to make dinner. I thought about going to a movie but even that was more than I wanted to accomplish.
It's not always easy for me to do nothing. It feels strange to not be at work. More days than not, I overdo things and tire myself out, much to Steve's chagrin. Tuesday, I spent more time away from home than at home. Monday, Steve's birthday, I was so bored that I practically forced the man to go fishing with me. The old me, the girl who could spend hours and hours not doing anything but read or watch tv, would be astonished at how hard it can be for me to do nothing.
Mostly, though, I'm enjoying the quiet. Before long, a little baby will be taking up my time. It's so nice to be able to pamper myself a bit with a little laziness, a little down time. I'm so glad the baby didn't come earlier or I would never have had this time to myself.