Sometimes we just get too busy to enjoy life. the expression.. smell the roses..my mom said that to me many times. I thought she was crazy. at my age, i realize that she did know what she was talking about. I am trying to slow down, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life. should have done this about 20 years ago!

I am working early this morning trying to finish projects, straighten sewing room and packing what I want to take for a week of vacation. I will have several hours a day down time, so want to have some hand work or something to do as I do not do well with boredom. Working on a 30's applique wall hanging, and several other projects. I like to straighten my sewing room before I leave.

It is a wonderful day when you wake up refreshed ready to meet the challenges of the day. Sleep is so magical. It refreshes the brain, body, and gives you the energy to think straight. I function much better after the first cup of coffee and a time of silence for meditation. When I have to hurry in the morning, I get confused and make mistakes. so the solution is to get some rest and sleep. I was told by a wise person that you multiply the hours before midnite and divide the hours after midnight by 2. so 3 x 2 plus 5/2.. 6 + 2.5.. 8 hours... or 3 + 5...8 hours. it does not matter how many hours, just the fact that I do feel rested.....