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I admit that what I am about to say is heavily influenced by the weather.
And the rather interesting reaction I am having to my recent birthday.
And to the shocking realization over the last few days that I think I am bored of the internets.

I feel. . . overexposed.

Frazzled.

Unfocused.

In my mind's eye, I saw myself bundling me up in a great big coat, and heading out for the fields, as if that might help me clear my mind. I have been noticing a feeling in the back of my brain that I am taking for the need to write something of substance. I'm not sure what it will be, this writing. But I'm pretty sure I need to get away for a while in order to accomplish it.

I looked up the word Sabbatical a little bit ago, and after reading up on it, decided I most definitely need one.

I remember [I think it was two years ago], I took a month off from posting here. I think I'm due for another leave of absence.

I have wits to gather. Things to ruminate upon. Priorities to sort out.

Mental housecleaning.

But before I can do that, I need a holiday. And in the spirit of 'doing what is good for me' that has come up during the meditation class, I am going to act upon these inclinations.

Ergo, I shall bid you fare thee well for a time. I am going to take some inner journeys. Think some inner thoughts. And hopefully put pen to paper at some point. Actual pens and actual paper. It's therapy for me to work with those things.
I have been remiss in not remembering this about myself.

I was filing some papers in the file cabinet that has been moved into my walk-in closet the other day. I suddenly missed my little desk that used to be in there. The little desk is now here in my work room. I might have to move it back in the closet for a while.

We'll see.

Anyway, that's my plan.

Take care.

And I'll see you when I get back.

(Writers. Have you ever known a more tiresome and odious group of whiny little introverts?)

Comments (22)

Supertrooper (Legacy)

Hey its better than 9 tens and a seven ...lol

everythings relative !

Happy belated birthday ...sounds like you have got your life and priorities straight to me ...have a wonderful 2008 buddy !

L xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

welshamethyst (Legacy)

Happy Birthday!

Richardsworld (Legacy)

A VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
I will be 47 in October and I am
no sure how I feel lol. Hugs, Richard

FutureCat (Legacy)

Happy birthday!

Birthday numbers always seem surprisingly big. I know I get a shock every year! :-)

Hope you're having a good one.

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404Error (Legacy)

Well, you know what they say... a year older beats the alternative.

Happy birthday!

FutureCat (Legacy)

RYC: Yep! :-)

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KiwiKimi (Legacy)

Reverse the 5 and it'll look like a 3. So you're 37. Sound about right? :-)

Anyway, fifty is the new thirty.

InStitches (Legacy)

Personally, I prefer youthing and decided at age 50 that it was high time to put a youthing plan into action. Under this plan that puts me at 45 now. I can't wait to hit my teen years again. Maybe I'll get to go to the prom. I did not get to go to one the first time around and feel I was deprived. :)

Pragmatist (Legacy)

I'm going to miss you. Please don't be gone long.

I don't know what I'd do with a brain if I had one. I was going to present you with a cupcake with a candle on it. I didn't even remember to say happy birthday when I saw you today. I hang my head. But I thought about you all day yesterday. Does that count? Just a little?

I apologize most abjectly.

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear friend
Happy birthday to yoooooooooo

(L)

5 7? Nah. You miscounted back there sometime ago. Nope. I don't believe it.

Bless

FutureCat (Legacy)

Enjoy your sabbatical, and we'll look forward to seeing you back here feeling all refreshed and ready to share your world with us again.

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Richardsworld (Legacy)

Take leave knowing you wiil be missed til once you return! We will see you when you come out of the closet :) double hugs, Richard

ImNotLisa (Legacy)

Are we talking a February non-leap year kind of month here? Or perhaps a 'man, where did the last month go' kind of month? I'll admit that it sounds more attractive on my end of things. I do understand though. DO NOT walk away from the needles. Come back soon. You know where to find me.

ImNotLisa (Legacy)

Aah, but that's exactly what I think about you! ;o)

mamallama (Legacy)

But....
But....
Okay.
I understand.
But boy I'm gonna miss you!
Hugs, Tiggs

bookworm (Legacy)

Well, happy birthday. ;-)

waterspriteflying (Legacy)

Happy birthday!

And how did I not know we were both January babies? But I'm older. Does that help, maybe?

Enjoy your Sabbatical, but don't make it too long!

Hugs,
Ani

Camomille (Legacy)

Happy Birthday a little late! I am enjoying getting older as things superficial drop away and one can enjoy life without worrying so much about what others might think or say and just being who you are without apology. Sabbatical . . . very necessary at times. This time of year for me is never the best . . . January, February . . . gets better as Spring comes in sight and flowers begin to bloom again. It's a good time to sit back and ruminate . . . I do hope you find your inner peace.
Shalom!

ajournal (Legacy)

happy birfday :)

decluttering the mind gives a sharper focus on beauty ... that's what they say ...

my grandbabies can spend a lot of time staring down one single flower bloom ... can it be the new little minds are free of clutter? ...

Have fun ...

ImNotLisa (Legacy)

Evangeline, from the newest magknits.com issue. It's fairly fast though I have some concentration problems with the pattern. Me though, not the pattern.

deepbluesea (Legacy)

Oh I can be supremely tiresome and whiny. :) Enjoy sitting at your little desk. I hope you re-discover lots of beautiful things that had been forgotten...I'm always forgetting, and need reminding. I am leaving, too, for a while at least, so you may not find me if you come to look - but I wish you well and hope you find quietness, trust, and restfulness...and the beauty of pen and paper :)

ImNotLisa (Legacy)

Is February over yet? I'm hoping you only thought February. *sigh*

Parett (Legacy)

Out of site, out of mind seems to be a good description of me. Since I don't get your notifies I don't remember to check your diary so now I'm catching up since I finally remembered to check.

About aging....Someone reminded me I was old so I figured I had better take advantage of it and apply for Social Security since I turned 62 in December. I'm sorry but I just can't seem to muster up much sympathy (not that you're looking for it) for 57 at this point! ;o] Just kidding! It's all an adjustment.

Take care and God Bless!