I could see him when I got down on my hands and knees ~
He was out of reach and stayed that way for hours ~
I could understand how he felt. Sometimes we just need to be left alone. I needed a time out on Tuesday, so I took myself "out" for the day. I had errands to run, nine separate stops I needed to make. I wasn't trying to get away from anyone because there wasn't anyone at home, but I needed to be someplace else, away from my normal routine. I interacted briefly with lots of people I don't know, and I crossed everything off my to-do list. The best part of the day? Sitting in front of the floor-to-ceiling window at Barnes and Noble, eating soup and watching the sun set. Sometimes it helps to get away.
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If a cat is hiding and making a lot of noise it indicates acute distress/pain. He may have been passing a kidney stone. I hope he is okay now - Is he eating?
As for you- absolutely, time spent on your own with minimal social contact is lovely! Sounds great! I need a day like that myself :)
I love days like that, the to-do list all checked off, and time spent with books. Perfect.
I hope Leo's feeling better, though. Maybe all this snow is getting to him :/
Every couple of weeks I have a day like that. Love it and feel like I am on a vacation.
Regarding being a morning person...
I am up between 4:30 and 5:00 in the morning. In bed by 8:00 for meditation and then on to sleep.
The only way I can function :)
Sharon- you really make me smile... and so glad to hear about Leo!
my word verification- restsing--- how about that??? Rest, sing, smile....
I hope Leo is feeling better.
I would love a day spent somewhere new alone; the beach, a mountain hike...
That would be me...sitting at a bookstore with a cup of soup. I love bookstores.
Balisha
Sometimes running errands is easier than pacing at home with the home 'to do' list.
I'm glad you got away.
my sister asked me this morning if I would prefer if she and my SIL come up in March and kidnap me for the weekend or have them help me get things done in the house that I can't do on my own...I think you are helping me to decide wise one!
Poor Leo. I hope he's okay. He sure is a beautiful boy. Is he still eating & drinking alright? Sometimes they'll go off their food if they're not feeling well, but it's really important that they keep drinking. You probably know this all already. I'm just a worried Auntie, by proxy.
I love times spent alone with my own company. It's very restorative for me. Glad to hear you were able to enjoy a day on your own, just you & the sunset.
I hope Leo is OK, and that you are feeling better too. I totally agree with you about the need to get away, to pull back, so to speak. I get like that when I am overwhelmed lately. Am reading a new book by Joan Borysenko, FRIED, and it's really speaking to some of these issues. I plan to review it on my blog and in a column as soon as I am finished with it. I think I will head to a bookstore for some solitude in the meantime. Sounds good!
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