Monday, October 2, 2017

Me Time

So I decided that I would take this week for me. I am working a lot, several chair events and several clients. So I wanted to make sure that ALL my down time was for me. I also wanted my ex to have some concept of what it is to be THE full time parent, so the kids are with him for a week. The kids and I just returned from a trip to Rhode Island for Lu's fight career. The time in Rhode Island was pleasant. My car flat-lining 30 minutes from home was not. I still don't know if the engine can be saved or if I am looking at a new car. 

I don't have the money for a new car (or even for the engine repair) so I thought I would do something I haven't done in ages. I am going to get through this week with JUST the food I have on hand. With two exceptions. A friend has asked me out to dinner and another out to lunch. So I will purchase those meals out (and plan wisely). I have plenty to eat in the house. I just need to get creative. For example : Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes, Oats with fruit and seeds, Turkey breast, rice, pasta. I have a box of chocolate cereal, but I don't see myself eating that. It might not be that interesting, but I'll keep you posted. 

We stayed in this adorable little cabin in Voluntown, Connecticut (North Shore Woods Cottage Rentals) and I realized that I truly want to live in a tiny house (or a cabin). Lu stated that I could never live in a space like that. She was referring to all the stuff I have. She is correct I couldn't move into a tiny home just yet. But knowing that the space would be at a premium and that the space would make me happy I might be able to find a way to let go of more stuff. What Lu doesn't see is that I am slowly and steadily getting rid of stuff. Most of what remains is memorabilia. 

I have come up with a plan to tackle the memorabilia, we'll just see if I can remain motivated to continue to process the memorabilia and move forward.