The nice thing is that time is passing by extremely fast. Before I fully realize that it is February, it will nearly be March. And soon, it will be August and I will have time for all of the above.
More work produces more efficient time, so every minute left is filled with something else that has to get done. Today, I have hours of work in front of the computer to do, and I will reward myself by ordering seeds from a catalog after. Enjoyable yes, but not exactly playing hookie and seeing a movie or taking a luxurious nap.
However, gardens need to be planned because Life will resume someday. Yes, it's busy now, but I'm not one to believe that everything will be waiting for me when I'm done. Instead, plant a few seeds now, watch it grow, don't worry too much about critters munching on leaves, and realize next year's fruit will be more abundant. Balance with today's priorities taking up most of the room. It's not perfect, but its enough for now.
Last weekend we were in Ocean Shores and I had this grand, empowering feeling that I would share the town's quirkiness and saltiness on this blog. I would write about how grateful I am to see the ocean, the inlets, the rivers, every body of water. How much I loved life, my husband, our friends, our dogs, and every opportunity. I walked the beach, taking my shoes off and treating my toes to January ocean water. A pirate's convention was in town and they were out in full force. The really touristy stores were closed, but fake shells could still be purchased along with a hoodie in some corners of town.
But then we got into a huge fight and didn't talk to each other from Saturday night until Sunday afternoon. That's how life is. A series of checks and balances meant to inspire and humble all at once. January in Ocean Shores is remarkable and we haven't been away since Florida. We are so busy right now that we're too busy to fight. So, that's what this trip was meant for. That's okay. I'm sure we'll go back next year and the ocean will be a little bit clearer.
This place is a priority for me. As the year loosens up, it will be one of the biggest priorities. In the meantime, I'm going to punch out a little bit here and there every time I'm walking on a beach or hear a song that makes me want to dance. It won't be a extravagant garden this year, but it will nourish me, no matter how good it tastes.
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