After finishing another exhausting workday, I started thinking about all the things I have to do between now and Christmas and all the fun and rest I’ll get when the holiday break begins. I made the collage above with Bitmoji images featuring all the things I hope to do: deep clean house; get ahead on some business matters; prepare the house for Christmas; binge-watch television programs and Christmas movies; finish Christmas shopping; practice photography techniques; read a few good books; catch up on snail mail; connect with friends; spend time with my guys; rest and relax; spend time with family; get craftsy; pamper myself; work on writing projects; take time for tree therapy; organize photos; sleep, sleep, and more sleep.
Have you figured out what I figured out while making this little collage? Even though I worked in some rest and relaxation, that’s a whole lot of “busy” in what should be a period of rest. I might need to spend the time simply rethinking my life…and sleeping. Sleep is essential.
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Yes, sleep is essential for the health and mental stability.
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Indeed!
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Hope you’re preparing for the Christmas?
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Of course!!! As soon as I get my head on a little straighter. 😉
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🙂😊😊
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You are a busy woman. Sleep is always good for those of us in education. 🙂
During the break, I will see fellow teachers in the coffee shop I have not seen since summer break lol
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Ohhhh, how I miss a good coffee shop (not Starbucks)–one filled with art and books and interesting people.
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I prefer local shops too not Starbucks
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It is indeed a busy time. I pray you find plenty of opportunities to be busy with the things that really feed your soul. Christmas blessings!
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Yes, yes, yes!!! That is the plan. The things that feed my soul. I started this weekend–with TWO Christmas movies! 😀
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Christmas movies are essential! 😀
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I vote rest all the way, hahaha. Fingers crossed for you, enjoy!! xoxo
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YESSSSSS!!! Rest, rest, and more rest!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. after all these years it has finally dawned on me that it will be as busy as I wish for it to be for it is not about food or presents, but family… and every time I contemplate starting a project or getting busy, the words of Rose Milligan come to mind.. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
to paint a picture, or write a letter,
bake a cake, or plant a seed.
Ponder the difference between want and need.
Dust if you must, but there is not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb!
Music to hear, and books to read,
friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
a flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
this day will not come round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it’s not kind.
And when you go, and go you must,
you, yourself, will make more dust!
(Rose Milligan)
Hope your path is paved with love and happiness, you and your family’s holidays are the mostest, wonderfulest ever and until we meet again..
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I love Milligan’s poem. It is my new mantra! 😀 Thanks for the beautiful blessing as well. Happy Holidays!
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