Wanted: Peace & Quiet

I seem to be experiencing an extreme amount of chaos in my life at the moment.   It seems that I haven’t been able to get off this roller coaster in a very, very long time.  
Since early November, J and I have been busy with “stuff” each and every day of each and every weekend.   I’m exhausted.   I’m sick of my phone ringing, seeing people and doing “stuff”.   I should be thankful for my life being so full, but I’m not – at least not right now.  
Instead, I’m fantasizing about staying home, unplugging my phone, turning off the lights, parking my car in the garage and staying in bed…for the next month.    
If it wasn’t for the fact that I need my job – I would.  Oh wait - I would probably need groceries too.   Hmmmm….maybe I’d be okay.  I like Kraft Dinner and my pantry is full of that stuff since that is the one thing The Boy forgot to take with him before he left for school.   Now, I wonder how my ketchup supply is…I might need to make a quick run to the grocery store first...

Comments

VandyJ said…
There is something about winter that screams for hibernation. I'd do it too, but the boys would find me and demand attention.
January 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Brian Miller said…
yeah, i got that fantasy as well, some days...most days i want to escape to the mountains...
January 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM
raydenzel1 said…
yes, to go into hiding, right about know, would be a good idea. Good thing that buying your own island is expensive or I would have done it already!
January 11, 2011 at 5:57 AM
Simply Suthern said…
It seems things never slow down anymore. Mornings come earlier adn tbedtime gets later and we still dont get it all done.
January 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Brindy said…
As you book time with your friends - book time for yourself - I do, it's the only way I get any 'me' time - I put it in my schedule! And if friends try to arrange anything _ I tell them I'm already busy.

Selfish? Maybe- Necessary? Oh, yes!
January 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Sarah said…
I am right there with you! Relocating is stressful and I never have any down time right now! It will get better I'm sure!
January 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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