I returned to Tallahassee from Chicago at 11pm on Friday night. I slept in until 11am, my cat Edna purring beside me. I woke and I slept and woke and slept. I can’t remember the last time I let myself rest. December? Today is Sunday and I am pet-sitting again, although this time it’s paid. I’ll be pet-sitting all week, which will give me money to eat. That’s important.
This is a relief. I was worried when we didn't hear from you for a while. Rest is extremely important. I take it more seriously now that I am mostly a writer and less doing field forestry. You can easily get to the point where you can't think clearly, and that is not conducive to writing.
Enjoy pet sitting, get lots of sleep but also lots of walks if you feel like it.
One of my professors, when I visited campus six months after I graduated, said I looked different. She paused for a moment and then said "I've never seen you well-rested before." I hope we see you well rested when you are up for another writing session.
Resting
Beautiful reflection on why rest is crucial. Thanks for sharing!
This is a relief. I was worried when we didn't hear from you for a while. Rest is extremely important. I take it more seriously now that I am mostly a writer and less doing field forestry. You can easily get to the point where you can't think clearly, and that is not conducive to writing.
Enjoy pet sitting, get lots of sleep but also lots of walks if you feel like it.
One of my professors, when I visited campus six months after I graduated, said I looked different. She paused for a moment and then said "I've never seen you well-rested before." I hope we see you well rested when you are up for another writing session.