Where did today go?
Where did today go? I woke up today knowing that today was the
day I needed to edit and continue work on this grant-writing project that is
really due tomorrow. It was a rainy Sunday, the turn-ahead-the-clock Sunday,
and there was no escaping it. I was
actually happy to have the rain and the time and the pressure. I seem to work
best lately in the morning, with the daylight, and the deadline looming.
So I spent a bunch of hours
writing and concentrating, and when it was over, I felt so good! It was that same feeling I used to have in
college all those years and years ago when I had an English paper due. I would
put on a long skirt, and sort of smoke cigarettes, and stay up late back then,
and ignore all the myriad of things that could consume time. That feeling when it’s over, when you’ve
written, when you have finally done what you’ve been avoiding, is so
cathartic. It’s like you’re born anew.
After I was finished with
that, I took a long walk in the post-rain world. It was also invigorating. And then it was
time for dinner, but not before my first shower of the day! And it is now 9:00 PM, (8:00 the old time),
and the day is nearly done. I am thrilled to lose today’s hour to gain more
daylight at the end of each day forth. I
love springing ahead.
Heidi, I'm so glad you got so much accomplished for the grant! A rainy Sunday is the perfect day to catch up. I am cursing the lost hour though. It was Megan's pre-birthday weekend with her friends' party yesterday and a family party today. I totally needed that hour. I have so much still to do but feel so tired. I wish springing ahead didn't mean losing an hour!
ReplyDeleteGreat little slice! I totally relate to the feeling of “newness” when finally accomplishing something you’ve put off. I’m a frequent procrastinator and the pressure helps me get it done too.
ReplyDeleteLove that the weather follows your path today and lifts just as you finish!
ReplyDeleteI love this line, "That feeling when it’s over, when you’ve written, when you have finally done what you’ve been avoiding, is so cathartic." I can so relate. Glad you got so much done- and with one less hour in the day!
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