Staycation My Way

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Last night just before Sunset I went to the only farm in our county and found beautiful light.  It is funny because in winter, I won't leave my warm cozy house after about 4 pm.  In summer, I will go out and about until all hours.  All of the cows were tucked in, save for one.

Staycation Rules that Apply To Me: (your Staycation rules are your very own!)

*No cooking if you don't really want to.
Last night:  Don't gag.  I tried the veggie burger at Burger King.  It was delish.   I am not a vegetarian but I am trying very hard to minimize meats for awhile.  

*Invited my neighbors over to see the kittens at noon.  This left my afternoon free afterwards for a good nap.  Invited another friend for coffee at 4 on the porch.  Part of my staycation planning means, STAYing at home.
I love staying at home.  If someone is late arriving at my house, I am less crabby about it than if I am waiting for them at a coffee shop.

*Swatched.  I tried 3 different patterns and yarns before I hit on my next project at 9 pm last night.
The simple ONE ROW lace scarf it is.   I'm usually too impatient to swatch.  I force the project along.  During staycation , I have the time to sit and play with the needles, the yarn, the pattern until I hit it right.

*I ask myself : Is this how I would spend my time on vacation?  If the answer is no, I really don't do that thing.   I have to protect Staycation fiercely or it won't work.  I say to my family: Im on vacation, so Im not doing laundry today.  I'm on vacation so Im not grocery shopping today.  I even go so far as to refuse to answer the phone......I wouldn't answer it on vacation if I was away.  

Today, the foster kittens go back to the shelter.  God Speed little Babka and Puddy.  You've made it!

Today,  Fireman and I are dining al fresco somewhere before the temps go into the 90s and 100s this week.

Today, I'll take more photos when the light is just right, somewhere I normally wouldn't go to take pictures.

Today, I will organize my knit gifts......because it is under 6 months now to Christmas........




Comments

kathy b said…
I'm adding blog reads, friends to my side bar this week. IF you aren't up there yet, don't worry Im getting to you. I love you all who care to leave comments and visit my blog. I always feel I should visit yours and do the same...
I just started with a few this morning.
8:25 AM
Meredith said…
I think your day sounds perfect. Wish I was the friend coming over to chat and have coffee, even though I don't drink coffee. How is the Cardi coming along? Plans for that today?
Meredith
8:39 AM
Nancy said…
Great list of rules. Every once in a while, I pick a day for just me and don't answer the phone or door and do the things I want to do - read, watch old movies, knit.

Enjoy your Staycation!
9:00 AM
Celia said…
Sounds like everything is going well on your days off. I'm sad to see the kitties go, but I hope they find really good homes.
9:54 AM
kathy said…
What a wonderful picture!

I love your post today. I just love reading your enteries - they are so full of peace and restfullness. Even when you are not on staycation!

I LOVE veggie burgers. I grill them at home and doll them up just like a regular burger - YUM! Been eating them for years! (and they have gotten so much better over that time!)

Godspeed darling kitty friends! I am going to pray that you find a home SOON - and someome to love and spoil you for the rest of your long lives!

Thanks for reading my blog and "talking" to me.

ENJOY!
10:32 AM
SissySees said…
Beautiful photo. I'm glad you're guarding your staycation.

And I totally answer the phone on vacation. Hmmm...


Happy successful fostering!
10:48 AM
Judy S. said…
Hi Kathy! Sounds like you're enjoying your Staycation, at least so far. We in the north country appreciate the long summer days; now if only the sun would show up! Can you believe that our furnance was just running? What's the one row lace scarf? I love the Yarn Harlot's one row scarf pattern; do you know that one? Can't wait to see photos of Al's cat. Gosh, our two still don't love each other and it's been 3 years or so. What's your trick?
11:19 AM
Anonymous said…
Sounds like a wonderful Stay-cation, so far.

Can't wait to hear what you had for supper al-fresco.
11:52 AM
Katherine said…
Happy staycation! I'm with you on the not cooking thing. DH and I have been trying all the cold dinners we can think of so we don't have to cook while it is 106, as it was yesterday.

You said "Christmas"!! I can't believe you said that! It will be at least August 1st before I think about Christmas gifts--knitted or otherwise.
12:02 PM
April Pettit said…
That so reminds me of my hometown. We don't see many farms in Orlando...but oddly enough we do see cows (go figure). I hope that the kitties do well. I love kittens and have one rescue in my home. her name is spooky and she is a solid black cat with a patch of white on her chest. I love my kitty. Funnily enough she doesn't mess with my yarn. But she will sit in my basket on a project if given half a chance. I hope the staycation keeps going perfectly and if I had a blog, I would happily leave you the address. I'm just afraid my life is a tad bit boring for a blog. LOL!
12:35 PM
Grace said…
I say this every year but I am not knitting gifts for christmas this year, they never seem to go over very well!
7:14 PM
Lynn said…
Good for you! it is no vacation if you are doing laundry or cleaning or cooking when you dont feel like it. Unless you are on a very long trip that requires a night of cooking or some underwear washed, you need to be on vacation regardless of the location. Enjoy!
8:40 PM
Just Me said…
Swatching is a great activity for Staycations...I would swatch neither on a vacation or during my regular knitting time. I am also a project forcer, hopefully it works with what I have, if not, close enough. :)

I love your rules! Yes, guard that time ferociously. Good for you!
5:50 PM
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