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Across the Fence:  Did Nothing...and Proud of It!  |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
 Posted - May 21 2009 : 07:35:01 AM
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I did nothing last night, and it was everything I thought it could be!
I got home from work, took off my shoes and socks, and went out on our porch. I sat down in my rocker, put my feet up, and just sat. Didn't read. Didn't darn socks. Didn't play the autoharp. Just sat.
Then my husband called. I talked to him on the phone for about 20 minutes, and I sat some more.
After a while, I decided it was suppertime. I ate cold, leftover scones. I ate them on the porch from my hands - didn't even bother with a plate. I let the dog take care of the crumbs.
And I just sat.
I took the dog out in the backyard and while he did what he needed to do, I sat.
Then I went back inside, put on my nightgown, and went to bed.
IT WAS THE BEST DAY I'VE HAD IN YEARS!
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 08:18:24 AM
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I'm glad to know that you did that--everyone should do that. I wish I could. I feel lazy and defensive if I don't do at least one thing. That's MY hangup :)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 08:23:56 AM
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Sounds absolutely delicious, Jessie. Good for you!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 09:08:26 AM
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Sounds wonderful, I will have to try it someday when I don't have a 100 things to do.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 09:25:21 AM
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Trust me...you did yourself and the world a favor and I REALLY wish more people would do that! I went to my craft group last night and they tend to be "women who over-extend themselves" and I had to listen to it ALL night...I left early....I couldn't take it anymore. Some people are so self-sacrificing and it's like it's a sign of a good Christian woman...well, let me tell you....they could have spared me last night! LOL! I don't think they realize how they resent it and then take it out on innocent by-standers! LOL! If I said black they said white....I think I like the porch sitting and keeping to myself....the world can be a bit "cranky" at times! Good for you Jessie!!!! If we don't take care of ourselves we are probably making others miserable without even realizing it. So, if we really want to be kind and loving to others then we need to start with ourselves. AWOMEN! AMEN! You go girlfriend!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 09:27:26 AM
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Fantastic! Good for you!!!
I need that as well. Maybe this Sunday. I use to do that on Sunday's after church...nothing. I think you have inspired me to do that again. Thanks.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 10:25:53 AM
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Why is it that we feel that we have to be doing something all the time. That we can't just sit and do nothing. I say "Way to go Jessie"!!!! I think we should do that more often.
Hugs,
Tina
Farmgirl #455 |
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italianchildhood
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 11:13:25 AM
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It's hard, to do nothing...............
And definitely good.
I try to be a minimalist, but it's hard.
Good for you! :)
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2009 : 2:10:46 PM
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Wow. That sounds like you had the best time ever. I do have a fear I guess, that I should be always doing something. But when I go visit this little 91 year old lady and I sit for so long, I almost fall asleep. I cannot keep my eyes open.
But that did remind me of Mother's day a few years back. I did just what you did ALL day! By myself! It was the best mother's day I ever had. In fact, it was probably THE best day I've had. I sat outside under a shade tree and did not a thing. All day. It was great. Everyone should do that at least once a year. Great way to spend a day.
I hope you have many more lovely evenings like that, Jessie. You deserve it.
Kris
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - May 21 2009 : 4:26:37 PM
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I have done that myself, and it is very satisfying to just sit and soak up your surroundings. The trick for me is to stop and be still when I'm feeling good, because usually if I manage to feel go I try really hard to get things done....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2009 : 4:32:25 PM
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Doing nothing is the best thing to 'do' at times. We need to decompress from everyday stresses. Now that the weather here is getting beautiful, I have my little garden set up, my chairs set outside....and after work, I'll just sit. My home is facing the woods and I'll watch the birds come and go from my neighbor's birdhouse. I hear the songbirds and watch rabbits 'veg' out in the grass, I've even seen a duck couple waddle along. It's so peaceful....a real 'ahhhhh' feeling. I hope you're feeling better, Jessie. Good for you!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - May 23 2009 : 1:13:46 PM
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Good for yoou Jessie, and after the week you've had at work you deserved it.
My dad use to have a little sign that said," Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sit" Didn't get it when I was little
Remember ladies, there is a reason we are called Human Beings and not Human Doings
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
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