Today felt slightly more productive, although when I got up I had a regrettable shouting match with my Mum. She rightfully gets upset with things I’ve not done yet: from cleaning & organizing the guest room at her place; to putting the rest of the holiday decorations away; to getting the garage in order; & dealing with my strata. I wish we didn’t get into these fights, but I understand her frustration.
In the afternoon, I did get the patios, walkways, the driveway, & the sidewalks in front of Mom’s house blown clear of an accumulation of leaves, as well as other twigs & needles from the nearby trees. I now need to try & make time to start attacking a different section of the yard each week to get it all ready for summer. I think I can do this, without letting it overwhelm me. Plus, the exercise will be good for my overall health.
The only annoying part was how the sock on my left foot kept sliding off as I wore my offloading footwear as I worked. When I do work involving me cleaning up the garden beds & cutting the lawn, I’ll have to wear regular shoes, but today I found it was okay to wear the offloading footwear.
At 4pm, I saw GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE in 3D on the IMAX in Langley. It was okay: loud & fast paced once the action got going, but it’s nothing that hasn’t been done before. With the incredible destruction that happens, it would be nice to see the impact of that. Sometimes I wish they’d tell these stories as streaming series, where more of the human side could be shown alongside the larger action set pieces.
It was good to get out. But I find myself itching to go for some nature walks, & to visit some art galleries. It’s been too long. I’m okay going alone, but I am dreading going back as in the past I’d usually haul Robert Kovacic out with me, which was easy to do as he lived on the route I’d take when heading downtown.
I also listened to & took notes for another section of a writing course I’m working through on @udemy with @sufanisplaceofbliss academy. It’s focused on what inspires one to right, & finding a routine that works for you. Which is something I need to figure out as I recommit to a creative life.
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