After my last post hubby and I needed to leave the house as he hadn't been out in 6 days other than walks. We are under a State of Emergency but not a "shelter in place" or lockdown so we are still allowed to drive places. We are still observing things like a lockdown except for driving to the ocean once a week. We decided to drive to our local marina which is always a happy place for us. If the weather had been warmer or sunnier there would have been a lot of people here but it was still overcast and quite chilly so perfect for a stroll for us.
When they built this pier a few years ago they built it about 15 feet across - perfect for social distancing. We only saw two other sets of people, one family and one couple there. I caught the seagull as he was just readying for takeoff.
I have no idea what the flower below is - any gardeners out there know? I've seen it before and like it.
Today I am better. While I was wallowing yesterday hubby was "doing" as that is his version of stress-busting. He painted the last wall that needs the roller, the rest will be done by small roller or by hand and is my job. I am the "details" person so roofline, etc. I take my time and do it to perfection. We are nearing completion finally. So that is my job today. Stay safe everyone!.
We need to allow ourselves down days with no guilt, and no worries. I think after the on=line "party" and planting seeds, I may just give myself permission for a nap.
ReplyDeleteYes, I read, played words with friends and tried to watch a show but that wasn't working. Eventually it was time to get up :)
DeleteWe are allowed a blue day without feeling guilty about it. I had one last Sunday. Today I am giving myself permission to rest. I have a long list of to do but the weather is rainy and I just don't want to. Between homeschooling the kids now since their schools are closed until May 1 at the earliest, keeping kids fed, making sure we are getting out for walks, etc I am drained. I need a day to just be. Hope today is a Good day for you!
ReplyDeleteYes, we certainly are allowed our blue days. Rest is good too, I don't think any of us have been sleeping soundly. Our schools in Canada are closed until September so entire last term including colleges and Universities. You take care too, yes, today is a better day already.
DeleteOh I must dig the peas out - I forgot about them. And my cilantro (coriander here) is going nuts in the week since I planted it. I just replanted it into a bigger pot today and will keep dragging it in to the living room for the moment as I don't want it to freeze. My favourite herb too - just the smell is heavenly. And I hope you're feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteI am going to plant some cilantro inside and outside and see which grows better, not had good luck with cilantro in other years.
DeleteI keep reminding myself 'one day at a time' is enough right now. glad you are feeling a bit better today.
ReplyDeleteYes, one day at a time, although the last month has seemed like a year in slow motion
DeleteI am having a sort of blue day today. I will get over it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what that flower is, but it sure is pretty.
God bless.
Thank you Jackie, I hope today is better for you
DeleteI think we're all having moments of grief - our lives have changed so dramatically. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what that plant is and I tried to identify it through various sites and couldn't figure it out. The photos of the marina are so beautiful.
Take care and stay well!
You too! And one day (hopefully this year) it will be safe to try selling your house again and you can move out here.
DeleteI don't worry about when I get up. It all gets done, so I am happy.
ReplyDeleteIt was unusual for me so concerning but I am ok now
DeleteI think we have to allow ourselves the option of feeling blue occasionally. There are waters we have never navigated before so we don't have any way to know how to act on any given day. I hope I am learning the lesson I am supposed to learn about patience and acceptance, but I am not sure I am.
ReplyDeleteYes you are right. I think I have less patience right now but maybe because I am stressed out
DeleteIt's easy to have blue days in the best of times.
ReplyDeleteThis is true Mitchell
DeleteI think the plant is Euphorbia!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit.
I'm excited about your growing! That's a lot of cheery shoots to be happy about.
I'm sorry you had a bad day, I'm like your husband and tend to throw myself into work so I don't overthink things.
Tomorrow is another day!
Take care. xxx
Thank you for the plant ID! I've seen it before but didn't know what it was. One day at a time.
DeleteNothing wrong with a blue day. Glad you gave yourself that time to rest. Once you get the painting done you will feel so happy that that project is completed. Lovely that you got out for a stroll next to the ocean. Perhaps that is why you felt blue the next day. From being out in nature to back inside in isolation. The sun is tiny and they heat is on its way. Progress.
ReplyDeleteYes, progress. We still have many projects to work on but for now the business is still going at least for another 2 months due to the way we take payments. Weekend projects now.
DeleteThese are hard times. I have a hard time to get motivated on housecleaning tasks. Wayne and I came over with our boat two summers ago and enjoyed docking in Comox for an overnight. We walked to Martine's Bistro and really enjoyed our meal. - Margy
ReplyDeleteYes, the marina is lovely, we like to go in summer if the sun is out the seals lounge on the boom by the right hand side of the marina. Plus tons of tiny jellyfish on the surface of the water there. There is also an excellent taco cart there usually although they haven't yet opened for the season
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