I am better when I am busy.
Quiet time is good, too — and necessary — but one thing I know to be true about myself is that I am more my true self when I am busy.
Today I rented a car. I’ll only be here another 2 days, but I had two appointments today and have one tomorrow and that was enough to prompt me to check out rates. At $50 for two days, totally worth it.
$50 bought me some freedom. $50 bought me some independence. It bought me activity. I could Do More Stuff than I could without access to a car, being that my brother and SIL live in a not-so-central part of the city. After I Did More Stuff today, I came back to the house a wee bit happier than when I left in the morning.
Being without a car was good too — for awhile. I went for walks (brrr) and sat at Timmy’s and saw the sunset and crunched snow under my boots. I read a lot, at “home.” I watched a lot of TV and movies too (something I don’t often do). I got to Be There when my niece and nephew woke up from their naps or wanted to play. These things are important. And they are good for me. Staying still is good.
And today I was reminded that my independence — my busy-ness — is also good. It is equally, if not more, important — for me, anyway. I don’t intend to make this assumption for others (I hope everyone is able to find his/her balance).
So, in true-to-Adrienne fashion, I’ve booked tomorrow — my last full day here — as another busy day involving spending time with more people I love, a bit of shopping, and some entertainment. Wheee!
