I think we all agree that feeling alone is something altogether different than being alone.
Top1 and I are seldom alone. We work from home (not voluntarily, but that's the way it is), and when school is out, more often than not, Top3 and Top4 arebickering, doing gymnastics, making a mess, playing in the background.
This Christmas will be Flowtops style again - I get some "me" time whilst the other Tops visit relatives, and on Boxing Day we all meet up for a visit with other relatives. (I'll try and give Top1 some "me" time in the week following Christmas).
I think you can guess what I'll do those precious days. Sleep in, of course. Read a book. Paint & ponder. Write & wonder. (Be still my heart.)
Lonely? Surely not - as I'll be together with this little fellow (picked up at the thrift store the other day), pondering and wondering with me from his dining area ceiling corner.
Simple connections please me most these days.
Please hop on over to Francesca's at FuoriBorgo for more lonely stuff coming together.
Top1 and I are seldom alone. We work from home (not voluntarily, but that's the way it is), and when school is out, more often than not, Top3 and Top4 are
This Christmas will be Flowtops style again - I get some "me" time whilst the other Tops visit relatives, and on Boxing Day we all meet up for a visit with other relatives. (I'll try and give Top1 some "me" time in the week following Christmas).
I think you can guess what I'll do those precious days. Sleep in, of course. Read a book. Paint & ponder. Write & wonder. (Be still my heart.)
Lonely? Surely not - as I'll be together with this little fellow (picked up at the thrift store the other day), pondering and wondering with me from his dining area ceiling corner.
Simple connections please me most these days.
Please hop on over to Francesca's at FuoriBorgo for more lonely stuff coming together.
10 reacties:
wow. i haven't spent xmas alone since college days! what a concept! but a wonderful gift to give to yourself. to borrow a quote i found on Don's focuss blog, (from Twyla Tharp) "making art is like running away without leaving home!" happy making! and happy sleeping-and-dreaming too!
those 'me' times are great!!
I have one tomorrow [ well, until around 3!!], at this moment my daughter is not at home!
So I have 'me' time and if that is today or one christmas, I don't mind too!!
Enjoy!!
I am all for moments of solitude - so important in one's life! And if the only solo time you can get is Christmas, well, be it!
"Me" time is so very important for one's sanity, isn't it? Enjoy your time!
Enjoy your alone time. Christmas is often too busy and exhausting. What is this "sleeping in" that you speak of? :)
I'm happy alone, have time for myself and the things I like to do. But I also like it when school is over and we are as a couple again.
i appreciate moments of solitude too. Enjoy yours :)
yes, simple connections. i am with ya. enjoy all of the times you describe. they all sound equally joyful.
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I'm glad you'll get some "me" time!
I agree, alone time is essential for us all