I feel like I’m constantly saying, okay, I’ll do that a little later – when I have time. Or – Sure, as soon as I have time, I’ll take care of that. It’s like each night I climb in bed, and I’ve already filled my schedule for the next two days, and yet, I still have so much more to do.
It’s the chapter that needs to be written, the dogs that need to be brushed, the toilet that needs to be scrubbed, mar
keting that needs to be done, friends that I haven’t seen in ages that I want to spend time with, family that I feel like I never do enough for, meat that needs to be thawed at 4 pm, a child that has to be across town for sports when dinner should be cooked, mail that gets taken out of the box and tossed on a counter without even being looked at for another day, bills that need to be paid, don’t forget the emails you need to answer, the edits that need to be done, the fact that taking a shower is sometimes really important, and food usually helps.
The list is endless, and somedays, you just don’t know where you’re going to find that extra minute, or the five, that you need to do that next task. And then there are the days when you look at it all, and just want to cry. You want to throw you hands up in the air, and say forget it! I quit! I’m done! I just want to lie here and watch t.v., eat crap, read a book, forget everything else. I need just a little me time. And you know what? That’s a good thing to do.
Sometimes you just need to step back, sit down, take a walk, take a nap, eat a cookie, or a brownie or the whole damn plate of brownies, and you just need to be. Time is still going to move forward, it’s still going to FLY!!! But that hour, that half a day, it’s only going to allow your brain to get a much needed break. 
So, because I have reminders on my computer, reminders on my phone, reminders of my reminders on my post-its all over my desk, I’m scheduling my quiet time for June 7th, 8th and maybe the 9th, too. The seventh is the day that I’m having surgery to repair my carpel tunnel in my left wrist, and for a few days, I’m just going to be. I’m gonna sit on the porch, I’m going to take it easy, and I’m not going to think about schedules, or what needs to be done, maybe visit with a friend, talk to my family, eat a plate of brownies. I’m gonna check out for a few days, and just be.
When’s the last time you did that? When’s the last time, you just stopped, and let time pass, because that’s what time does, it passes. And before you know it, it’s gone. So, take a few minutes, hours, or maybe days, and just be. You’ll be glad you did.
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Stacy Eaton is a USA Today Best Selling author and began her writing career in October of 2010. Stacy took an early retirement from law enforcement after over fifteen years of service in 2016, with her last three years in investigations and crime scene investigation to write full time.
Stacy is very involved in Domestic Violence Awareness and served on the Board of Directors for her local Domestic Violence Center for three years.
Man, you said a mouthful, and all true – please know you’re not alone! Also, I’ll be thinking about your carpel tunnel surgery and I wish you well. A mighty shout of of thanks and gratitude for those super banners you made for us and a huge hug, too – you are wonder woman!
Sue xo
Thank you Sue!!! And you’re welcome! I love making those.
Superb and so typical album of an author’s day. I a looking at all the reminders – far too many. Time to Phil out but when???
Good luck
Katy xoxoxo
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Katy! Thank you for reading!!! Always too many reminders. Take care and thank you! Stacy
I really can relate to this post – and you’re right about feeling better after a time out!!
And when you family visits to help you pass those times, it’s even sweeter 🙂
Good luck on the carpal tunnel treatment – hope you’re doing the laparoscopy route – it’s so less invasive and the time to heal is a few days versus weeks.
xo
Mimi – I got a little time with family this weekend! yay!! Love seeing my grandson! Sadly – it’s not the laparoscopy – I’m getting the full cut – but that’s okay! I hooked up my dragon software so I can get back to work after a few days!
best wishes on your down time. hope the surgery goes well. who knew the fun author life would be so stressful? gotta enjoy yourself along the way.