As I mentioned, I feel I can’t actually go away on holiday in case I’m called to go down south. So, peacefully minding my own business in Scotland, I thought I’d just aim to do something enjoyable, useful or both, every day of my break. (My other intention is to sort out my sleeping patterns.)
Monday, we had to wake early, but otherwise I made a good start – we had afternoon tea out.
Tuesday, I aspired to a day beside the sea, but I was thwarted – just one of those things. But I started sewing a waistcoat, and compiled a list of tradesmen for a much-needed project. Enjoyment and productivity, as you see.
And today? I woke at 5.30 am and couldn’t get back to sleep.
Still, I’ve finished the waistcoat – it didn’t take long. Pursued the home project a bit further, and rewarded myself by ordering a book. And then I made a start on the garden. But it doesn’t exactly feel as though I got the enjoyment-productivity ratio quite right. I’ll have to do better.
I’ll check tomorrow’s weather forecast first.
Karen McAulay, Musicologist 