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The Busiest Bee

4/4/2022

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The weekend has come and gone.  It was so amazing, I'm still reminiscing about it two days later.   There are moments that require quite a bit before I will declare that a weekend was all that and a bag of kettle chips which make it something worth writing about.  And there are weekends when all I need is my remote and a strong internet connection to write an entire novel.  After a truly great time, Monday feels kind of wicked.  Almost feels as though I am being punished in some way.  I smile, get on with it and wait for glorious Tuesday to arrive.  It's still no different today, that just sounded good.  The countdown to Friday is fresh in my mind and I anxiously wait for its return.
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I've heard people say you shouldn't live for the weekend, well I certainly do!  I enjoy my weekdays, however, there is nothing like the weekend when I can truly let my hair down and exhale.

With only two days to absorb any and everything that is not of work-related jargon, I take in projects here and there.  Sitting down has never been my forte, which is probably the reason my grandmother would make the statement that I must have ants in my pants.  As confused as a child could be, hearing that statement, I kinda knew it meant I needed to sit down somewhere.  The problem was, I didn't know where that was, so I've been moving ever since.

My eyes target various weird things to get into.  Noticed a slight smudge on the entry door into my laundry room, which creates a scrubbing frenzy to remove any signs of stress and dirt.  Or perhaps, the baseboards that require close attention.  If you get too close to anything an imperfection or two is bound to pop out and make instant eye contact.  I'll just start at the basement level on my hands and knees cursing myself out along the way.    
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After relocating, my body went through a few changes.  I'm not the same 24-year old so the recovery time was quite extensive.  I listened to this body of mine on most days, and when I didn't it caused a visit to the doctor who advised I had a herniated disc in my back and would need to take it easy.  As the doctor continued to speak a foreign language that I surely did not understand, I said no problem doc!   Ok, you might be wondering what the hell I was doing to get to this point, but I don't even know.  I mean I might have an idea or two, but who needs to talk about the past!  

Back to the story...

The move put me into a state of pause.  I felt as if certain things I loved to do had lost their flair and excitement.  I was no longer the busiest bee in the hive and that was alarming.  Cooking, decorating, and flowing into my own space.  I was in an adjustment period and needed time to unpack in a mental and physical sense.  Now that I feel rejuvenated, I find enjoyment in small, medium, and sometimes large-sized projects that I throw myself into.  Getting back into cooking meant I was finally in my happy zone.  

So, it's the second day of the workweek.  I vowed after my last project that I would sit down and do absolutely nothing.  But, that would be telling a lie and that just isn't my thing.  I found the cutest little paintbrushes for a tiny-sized project.  The grout in my guest bath is not of a color that makes me smile, so I bought grout paint.  Simple and exciting right?!  After this project, I have a few more but this is so easy I'll have it done in a flash.  It's the story I always tell myself.  Whether it's true or not will determine what new ideas I come up with. 

Therapy comes in ways you least expected.  I often speak of joy and finding peace as it is the backdrop of your life.  
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It's not so much how busy you are, but why you are busy.  The bee is praised.  The mosquito is swatted. -Mary Flannery O'Connor


​Bees are known to be very active.  When summer greets us with the never-ending sunshine and beautiful weather you constantly see bees buzzing around and doing their thing.  I asked google, why are bees so active, and here is what I found.  'This behavior is normal, and means they are settling into their new home.'  

I rest my case. 🐝
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​~AJ
2 Comments
Jesse Hughes link
4/5/2022 14:27:53

A bag of kettle chips....Ha!

Healing and peace come from whatever brings you those things....there is no stencil...no recipe....no grout paint that fits everyone....the goal is your goal....

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A. Jones
4/5/2022 14:46:05

So very true Jesse. Each goal and peace finding mission is personal as it should be ☺️

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