A good rule of thumb is to not call when I’m feeling homesick. My good friend tried to trouble shoot and thought I should just go back to CA. She had many suggestions for how it would work. None of which were appealing to me. I know that a little bit of home sickness on a dreary gray day isn’t an indication that I need to leave town.
It does have me wondering about what to do next. Do I go sign up for yoga? Do I look for a job? Do I start a new project or keep plugging along on this one? Maybe all of the above?
One thing I want to remember is to appreciate the good things, there are many good things. Just because it’s cloudy and windy outside doesn’t mean that I can’t find some joyful activities to do inside. I found two boxes of paints that I”d saved and brought and forgotten about. I have brushes. I have paper. I have a hot cup of tea, the peace and quiet of my attic studio and no where that I need to be.
We have been working everyday all day long in the yard since arriving and today, there is nothing pressing. The yard is mowed, the garage has been power washed, flowers have been planted, the beds are mulched, bushes have been removed or pruned, The dock is safely tied up and out of the water. I think one day inside, out of the wind, will hopefully be fine.
I love my view from the attic window. I love the option to be by myself up here. I love the potential of this space. I love that we get to plant a garden soon. I love my little containers of seeds in dirt. I love the tiny beach that is practically our own private piece of ocean. I love that we are planning on a little fire pit and a tiny cookout when summer weather arrives. I love these charming little beach towns. I love the friendly neighbors and the vacationy vibe we all seem to enjoy.
Peace Kit 