Thursday, August 27, 2009

Doing laundry today, packing bags, considering what to take.

My overalls, of course, the neatest pair, with the least amount of paint on them. And some long gypsy skirts and tank tops, to be comfortable in, and a nice dress for the ceremony - I hope to find one today that suits me, but if not, I've got one that will do. I don't expect my wardrobe will be the concern of anyone but me, really, and when I think of all the time I've spent in my life worrying about what to wear, honestly. It vexes me often, my fretting over inconsequentialities.

I've gotten the house ready, am going to try and leave it as clean and happy as possible. My nine year old is all full of preteen melancholy about our upcoming separation; my eight year old will miss me too, but more importantly, she's looking forward to a suitcase full of surprises when I come home. My husband says he and the girls will probably spend much of time relaxing and making messes, and then they'll be tidying up and preparing in a hurry the last day, to be ready for my return.



I don't expect there'll be much of any time for quiet reflection while I'm there. But then I've got my shed to come back to, and the fall still ahead, with cooler weather to fill up with all sorts of projects, as I've come to realize I need the structure and deadlines and challenges posed by projects in order to feel a sense of progress and purpose and accomplishment.

6 comments:

Peter Bryenton said...

Camera, charger & memory card.

Pauline said...

I'll be interested to read your musings when you return!

shara said...

Back, with some pictures on the camera (thanks for the reminder, Peter) and full of stories and epiphanies, Pauline, so probably some streams of consciousness sorts of writings sooner rather than later. Flights were uneventful, as they should be, but I had quite a hard time the day I left and the day I returned, the speed of air travel disorients me.

Niels said...

Hi Shara, all this search for suitable dress for weddings, even if it is not your own, reminds me of my silver wedding (25 years) where I wore my black overalls ! I have posted on my blog some time ago and another overalls question, have you tried to have them on flight ? I am avoiding to wear them on flights due to the security control beginning to react to the metal buttons etc., forgive me for this overall overalls obsession :))

shara said...

I've never worn overalls on the plane; I had a pair in my suitcase, though, and wore them quite happily one day when we didn't have to go anywhere fancy.

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