Tuesday, July 1, 2008

lazy

This is the fourth week I have been off work and it is scary how lazy I have become in such a short time. It was nothing for me to run a couple of errands, go to work, go buy food, cook dinner, do a few loads of laundry, and have friends over for dinner all in one day when we lived in Maumelle. Now if I just need to go to the bank or post office, it seems like a really big deal. I can't wait to start working and have a routine again. Right now my routine consists waking up between nine and ten, taking a shower, watching way too much tv, reading, and going to get the mail between four and five. On some days I do laundry or clean (exciting stuff). I have been sleeping later and later too, which is nice, but it's not going to be fun when I have to start getting up at six again. I should use this time to be productive, but I seem to have less and less energy the more I stay home. Since Marcus is gone this week, I don't even get to plan meals and cook. This week has been a little more productive, but still nothing like what it should be. I did a 2 hour online continuing ed. course today, which was pretty exciting. I think I need a hobby. Marcus suggested sewing, but in high school home ec. I always broke the machine. It could be fun to try again, but I don't know what I'd make. I've tried knitting a few times, but can only do it with my grandmother coaching me through it. In my time off I have finished our wedding and honeymoon scrapbooks, but I can't think of anything else to make a scrapbook about. In college, Jessica and I used to decorate boxes with pictures cut from magazines. It would be a good time-consuming activity, but do I really need any decorated shoe boxes? Any ideas for fun, cheap, crafty activities or any good single-serving recipes?

3 comments:

JR and Hilari said...

I looked at the "Rocks in My Dryer" blog that you have linked on your page and I want to make one of those collage things from canvas. They looked so cute! You could make a more adult looking one for your apartment.

Anonymous said...

You could always compose a song or write a book about hot and mean guys...

Just a thought! :)

Anonymous said...

Oh Elizabeth...I just can't help but laugh when I picture you sewing or knitting. What would you make?? Maybe you could learn to sew sweet little baby dresses. You could make some cute personalized stationary to have on hand for any occasion. I personally enjoy the hobby of being a mommy. It’s not cheap or easy…but it is lots of fun!
I’m thinking quads ;)