Friday, January 6, 2012

The Vacation Thus Far...


Coffee
Sleep
New friends
Old friends
Family
Celebrations
Alone time
Quiet
Rest
Work
Play
Shopping
Sight-seeing
Adventures
Movies
Books
Conversation
Food
Happiness
Sadness
Missing-ness
Peace
Reflection
Boredom
Home
Children
Conversation
Excitement
Laughter
Tears

I just finished pushing myself, maybe I was more drawn than pushed, to finish a particular book. I was half-way through before I realized the treasure for what it was. Reconciliation, yearning, the old self at war with the new. It was beautiful and heart-breaking and stirring. It has made me feel contemplative, which in my opinion, is the best sort of book. It pierced me just a little. It was recommended by a friend, one who's opinion on such things I greatly value but hardly ever agree with. Also something I enjoy, finding common ground.

I know that the above paragraph has nothing to do with this post. But I needed to write it for myself. Sort of as a reflection to look back on. 

It has been a good week. Just enough to do but not too much. A perfect blend of people and quiet. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

It sounds like a great vacation. I would like to have it! Mom

Anonymous said...

Jen,
Stay busy, or you could become lazy? Just remember how fast you life is when you are working. When I read your blogs, it is amazing how much work you can do and still have time for fun.
Enjoy your vacation, it'll be over too soon.
Ione

Jeremy said...

What book?