Yesterday while hanging out my second load of washing for the day, I realised that I am always rushing. I get one job finished and I move on to the next, on and on until all tasks are complete. I leave very little time to stand still and take stock in between. Sometimes I wonder how much I actually accomplish, everything I need, or do I waste endless minutes flapping while portraying a businesslike exterior.
I stopped yesterday and stared at the sea from my back garden, listened to the gentle hum of bees and the call of birds as they search for a mate and occupy hedgerows in order to build a home and family. Tractors preparing fields for seed and the bleats of new born lambs as they explore unfamiliar surroundings on shaky legs.
In the April sunshine, to one side I could see an expanse of blue sea and to the other green fields, lucky indeed to be centred in the middle of such beauty, a fact I sometimes forget, because I am always rushing.
I wish I had a little more time to appreciate my surroundings, but such is life, the boring run of the mill tasks do not take care of themselves, sadly. So I will just have to continues to catch glimpses of the changing seasons while I hang out the washing or walk to work. Stolen glimpses are better than none after all.
Happy Sunday eejits!
The Indecisive Eejit 
What a wonderful moment! I am glad you stopped to enjoy it :)
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I shall have to do it more often I think :)
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Good to see you. Yesterday was a good drying day! Hope you can grab a cup of tea next time you find a pause :-)
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It was lovely, if a little chilly. I literally never stopped last night until about 9pm. Was glad to put my feet up, they fecking hurt lol Hope you are well :)
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Sounds like you live in a beautiful place. Yes stolen glances between jobs are better than none :-)
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I do I’m very lucky. For all it’s problems, Northern Ireland has amazing scenery.
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Stolen glimpses are sometimes better than having things right in front of you all the time…you appreciate them so much more and they can sustain you because they’re so sharp in your mind. Hang in there with things…..at least you are completing the tasks and are getting those stolen glimpses! Glad to see you on here today! Happy Sunday to you too! Have a good week!
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I hope I shall have a good week and the same goes to your good self. Was glad to see a few posts from you in Bloglovin for when I get time to catch up :)
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Yes, I miss your wry comments! However, am sorry to report you missed the party……but….Eli showed up this morning with French Toast, so there’s still time! LOL!
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That’s new, a French toast party. Do I have to wear my onesie :)
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Hmmm….now that’s a question for the masses, isn’t it? Good God, I’m howling over here imagining it!
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You need to imagine it’s a penguin one….. Because it is lol
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O M G you have to send a pic!
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I will have a look, I believe there were some, however it will have to be by e-mail, I am not posting it for all to see lol
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Hah! I bet it would be your most popular post! Might even go viral!
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Well feck that I’m deffo not posting it here now lol
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Lovely. Nice to be reflective every now and then. :) I have a blossom tree right outside my window which is just starting to bloom.
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Blossom trees are gorgeous, you are very lucky. I love it when they are in full bloom and the blossom line the roads.
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It’s great that you took that break :D <3
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Sadly it wasn’t long enough lol How have you been keeping?
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Then take more breaks my friend :D
I’m fine, not 100% but fine. Thanks for asking :D
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What a beautiful image you describe in paragraph two. I can well understand your love for that setting.
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It is beautiful and I am very lucky. There are so many places here I would still love to see.
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I can imagine.:O)
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I was finding myself in that position most of the time, and then I stopped. I decided that having at least one hour each day to unwind and appreciate life was more of a priority than getting everything done. It’s made a big change in my mood (most days anyway). <3
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Thing is by the time I get home and cook tea it’s usually not that far off bedtime lol But you’re right, I think it would lift my mood so I will try :)
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