I don't know what to write about today. [Scratching head. Bulging eyes staring at the blank screen.] Write about the ordinary. Write about the little things. Just write and write. I know, I know. But I don't know what to write. [Shoulder shrug. Clicking fingertips on the keyboard.] Open your writer's notebook. Search for an idea, a seed, a spark. Let it grow, ignite and you will write. My writer's notebook? Oh, that little book that has been ignored? Unattended? Left blank? [Digging and searching for my notebook.] Live the life of a writer. Ideas breathe all around you every day. In and out. In and out. I know. I know. [Dusting the notebook off. Cracking it open as if it hasn't been opened in years.] It's time to revive the notebook. Open your eyes and ears to your world that's waiting to be captured and shared. I know what to write about today., but first, let me write down a few ideas. [Bringing my wr...
Glass is half full...most would see summer half gone. You need to keep it positive to end well! Keep enjoying it! And keep it full! It wouldn't be fun if you didn't have stuff overflowing the cup.
ReplyDeleteAmazing - I love the way it shifted from related to the frantic feeling of summer going so quickly to the half full perspective. I want to keep this in mind throughout the rest of the summer and as I start the school year. Really that goes along with my OLW for the year, gratitude. Thank you for giving a nudge to remind myself for what I am able to do in the summer, rather than worrying about what I am not able to do. I go back to work on August 16th, right around the corner :)
ReplyDeleteDear Michelle,
ReplyDeleteHalf is an interesting place on a timeline. Whether you look back or ahead it is your choice of colors in which you see it that makes a difference. Your "yet" and "but" are good examples on how attitude tilts the balance. The length of time is also dependent on perspective. One month until school seems like a short time. Two weeks away from SOl community seemed like a long time. I missed reading and writing. I wish I had been here to give you support when you needed it.
Terje
There is still so much time...right? Lots of time. Soak it up. ;)
ReplyDeleteRuth
lots of time with girls
ReplyDeleteplaying, reading, swimming
repeat, repeat, repeat
My favorite three lines in the poem,
and I love the repeat, repeat, repeat
If all else fails, in the second half, you have
your three lines with your girls.
yet
but
and
however
(my favorite four words)
I think I will use them as I plan the rest of my summer off.
yet, but, and however, repeat, repeat, repeat
Yet, but, and, however....hang on to those and repeat, repeat, repeat!
ReplyDeleteNice way to look at it...only halfway through. And even if those projects don't get done, or the PD book read or the to do list doesn't shrink, you still are doing the most important thing this summer--spending time with your girls. Enjoy. Savor. School will be here soon enough.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Deb! You are doing the important stuff! And it goes by way, way, way too fast!
ReplyDeleteI can feel your pain. I sometimes wish summers could last forever. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe we are mid July already! Sometimes I wish time could stand still for a little while. My to-do list is getting longer too and I don't think I have even made a dent in it!
ReplyDeleteI know, can it be, mid July, yikes! Take it slow. Make sure you are crossing things off that list. It will last as long as it lasts and never feel like enough.
ReplyDeleteThinking....how can we keep our summer relaxed attitudes going during the school year... hmmmm.....
ReplyDeleteI so remember the efforts to hold on to the summer as it flew by. So much to do, so little time but time is so precious. :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie
What can I say? I agree with all the comments above. I especially like how you ended your poem "however, summer is only half-way through". Take each day as it comes and savor it for all it's worth, especially enjoy your time with the girls - it goes by way too quickly. Love ya, M
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteSavor as much as you can-before you know it, they'll be old before your eyes-and you won't remember blinking. We are vacationing as a family soon...looking forward to it. Thanks for your inspirational attitude!
Amy
I'm kind of a half full gal myself so it helps to frame summer and vacation more like a double popsicle. I've still got one whole popsicle left!
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