I've been working on a more invigorating routine which involves me going for a long walk first thing in the morning, then taking a quick shower and getting right into the studio. It sidesteps all that hearty procrastination I'm so good at. I think I've finally outsmarted myself!
I've also removed my bedside clock, and in doing so, have removed all the late-night guilt I feel while reading far past bedtime with occasional glances at the clock to see how late it's getting. Now I can read away (which I'm going to do anyways) without ever knowing how late it's getting. In the mornings I can daydream, watching the blue square of sky out the window, and discern the sunshine on the walls to tell the hour, instead of seeing the hands ticking away my contentment.
(Why this obsession with time anyhow? I've half a mind to tape over the stove clock and go a whole day never knowing...)
There was a frost this morning riming the leaves in the shady places. This afternoon I traipsed around in the woods with Tim and the dogs ~ now, one planet shines white in the dusky sky as evening falls. I'm in the studio, piecing together poems ~ I've replaced the screens in the door with glass, and put the electric blanket on my side of the bed. (the cat is now inexorably drawn to it)
I'm looking forward to a bit of going inward coming up this winter, as things turn warm and woolley and indoorsy and the layers of clothing start coming out and colors flash from tights and scarves.
What are you looking forward to this coming season?
3 comments:
Love that idea of removing your bedside clock so you can read in peace :)
I'm awaiting the cheery Holiday season, drowning myself in layers upon layers of clothes, baking butter cookies, spending hours of frivolity with my friends in the cold evenings and warming myself up by getting my brain and hands moving by creating whatever I get the inspiration to create!
warm weather, sunshine, and palm trees!! i am not missing minnesota winters AT ALL. :) i should follow your footsteps in developing a new morning routine.
Leah, yes ~ why did I never think of moving the clock before? I can fortunately get up when I get up, so don't need an alarm, and it's so much more calming to not be glancing at it so much. :)
Barbara ~ I miss palm trees; I lived ten years in Florida and do miss those: and pelicans and sharksteeth, and sandy soil and sunshine is always amazing. Let me know if you arrange your morning routine: I'd love to hear and be inspired! :)
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