Put It On The Back Burner

Have you ever made Sun-dried tomatoes? It is a very low setting in the oven. The tomatoes soak up all the flavours for hours. The last batch I did over night, twelve hours. They were infused with all the spices I had added, they looked fantastic and tasted even better! Perhaps that is what winter is for me. Testing the flavour every once and a while, not committed to a certain time. When you think it’s time, but give it a little longer, the result is divine. The pattern or time frame is never quite the same.

I bought myself a new planner the first weekend in May, my last planner ended in 2021. I had to compile all my scraps of paper to get this one in motion. First steps are always important. I still ran the show, but there was no extra. This month there has been extra, my mental checklists were put on paper and I have slept in for once. I baked, cleaned, started a project, shopped, visited, joined conversations, purged, and planned.

I haven’t really been present, except work, that is always in the forefront of my brain. Writing it down works so much better for me. I am on track again and am trying to make sure I make myself a priority as well. Freeing up space in your mind is liberating! The pull of the little checklists, give me motivation I have been lacking. Playing music is always a self start I need, helps drone out all the other noise. Feet still haven’t hit the ground yet, really running hard to stay on top of all the stuff.

Summer is coming and that is huge for me! Nothing better than, no shoes, heat, water views. Most important time, lots of time, burdens feel lighter. Sunshine lights up your mind, your heart, and brings happiness for no reason. Feel the freedom! I just crave time and freedom!! All the corners will have no shadows, just warmth. Can’t wait for all of that! Bring on the happy season!