Here's one of my perfect Saturday scenarios (there are lots of them, but here's one). I sleep as late as I can. When I wake the air is cool, but my toes are warm (why is it that my toes get so cold at night? And God help you if you suggest I wear socks to bed!). The sun shines brightly through the window, begging me to take its picture. My place is clean and I don't have a thing to do all day. The day is mine. I talk to Jesus and attempt a little light reading to get my mind awake.
I take a late breakfast on the patio (menu: summer fruits, yogurt - with granola, and tons of oj). Then attempt the longest shower ever taken by mortal man. I dress quickly and I'm out the door. Off to adventures with friends and places unknown.
So what did I really do today? Grade papers. Note to self: it always takes longer than you expect. I finished preparing for my class just before 5:30pm. Just in time really. Ten minutes later and the power goes out due to a summer thunder storm. It's restored in time, but I'm not worried. I am ready for tomorrow's class. I gotta get up early, and it's getting late so - goodnight.
Oh I almost forgot. Here's a little diddy from Uncle Walt.
Afoot and lighthearted I take to the open road,
Healthy, free, the world before me.
The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.
...Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing,
Done with indoor complaints, libraries, querulous criticisms,
Strong and content I travel the open road.
W.W. Song of the Open Road
Posted by Tim at June 12, 2004 10:39 PM