Quiet reigns on the old homestead. I have been trying to get lots of little things done around the house. You know the things we keep putting off each and every day. Getting those little things completed is easing my stress level each and every day.
I am still getting my regular tasks done and I am slowly learning to pace myself. Taking rests between tasks and finding ways to complete something with the least effort. This will not last as soon I will be washing walls, painting outside, planting, and getting the deck set up for use. I will also be pulling firewood from the wood box and resupplying the holder near our firepit. Must remember to get Harvey to split some as full logs don't start a fire very well.
Work on projects is ongoing, and I now realize that I will not finish all that I had planned to do. Still I did manage to get a few completed, and some ready for the next step. That is pretty much all I can ask of myself at this point in my life. I am getting too old to go, go, go, each and every day and resting is imperative I find. Too much on my plate just seems to frustrate me in trying to get all done.
This means my projects/goals list will contain things that I can get done quickly as well as those that will take a bit longer to complete. It is also making me rethink things like making cards (which I will still do) after I use up all the cardstock I have. In fact I am thinking that using some of the cardstock to make flowers might be a great way to clean that bit of my stash out. I am also considering sticking to cleaning out the yarn stash even more as that has really gotten out of hand over the past few years. Bits/bobs and orphan balls really add up and take up lots of valuable space. Hence why once I finish the 120 pairs of mittens I am going to try and get some toques made for Kurt's K-12 school. Might even make some colourful knit blankets to rid myself of even more.
I no longer want to do things that do not bring me peace or joy, and am finding it extremely difficult to even read family members posts on Facebook. Perhaps it is time to take a step back and evaluate if that social media is serving it's purpose any longer. Could be the time to block some of the family.
At 70 years of age I want peace, joy, humanity, and love. I don't need complaints, hatred of people who don't follow the same political leaning, and those who want to drag the country down.
Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I’ll be seventy next year and feel the need to also switch things up. I’ve taken a step back from maga family and i don’t feel bad about it. I expected more from them. I’ve also been rethinking my ‘craft’ endeavors. I like to do many things but it’s hard to do everything well if i have to stop to get something else done. And, i’m not feeling like being a cleaning machine anymore. The dust can wait until i’m good and ready. Like you, It’s all about what makes me happy in this phase of life. You’re a knitting machine!
ReplyDeleteI have hidden a couple family members - I get it.
ReplyDeleteYep, we get to an age that we don't want nonsense, and peace joy and love is imperative.
I also agree a little rest each day is need in this 7th decade!!!!
I left Facebook back in 2020 and probably should have done it much earlier since it was really starting to annoy me. I’ve replaced that wasted time with more meaningful activities I actually enjoy. I don’t have the time or desire to get into anything like that again. Sure, blogging takes time too, but I find it much more enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Jackie - I feel the same way. xx
ReplyDeleteI don't really use Facebook, I have to admit. I never really got into it. Instagram is probably my downfall, when it comes to social media, but I do learn some positive things from it too.
ReplyDeleteIm with you on the peaceful life, we are the same age, I've done the busy family stuff for years, now all I need is calm.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the days we don't have to go anywhere and I can putter with whatever I want. Luckily the RC helps with what little housework we have and he does the cooking so my days are pretty much my own. I know what you mean about wanting peace and so I refuse to read or watch much of the news because it's just plain too upsetting.
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie, I love peace and quiet. Any way I can eliminate any stress from my days, it helps tremendously at keeping my life peaceful. Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend.
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