Friday, 80+ degrees- Finally

What a day! Today is the beginning of summer work hours, which means I am out at 2pm, and what could be even more wonderful? It is beautiful outside. When I leave work, Rob and I are meeting up at the Charles River for a picnic. I vowed to make this summer, The Year of the Picnic, and this will be the first of the series. I am hoping it is not too windy and that we don't get attacked by nasty seagulls or geese. I am not sure what is on the menu yet, but I do know there will be a baguette and cheese.

Tonight, post-picnic, I am picking Tony up at South Station and we are heading over to the practice space. This weekend we will be working on new material for our forthcoming album. We are slated for 16 hours in our lil 20x10 rehearsal space!

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Post-picnic

We found a lovely place under an elm tree in the park across from Whole Foods. It's a beautiful park that overlooks the Charles (as well as traffic on Mem. Drive).




Menu
Pineapple and blueberry mix
Crackers w/ spicy goat cheese spread
Mexican Rice with cashews
Tuna on baguette

It was a delicious feast followed by a nap. What a perfect day.

Freedom to ...now what

A few weeks ago, I was craving free time. I was working overtime at work, taking a library cataloging course, and going to roller derby practice 4 days a week. Well, I finished school last monday (the powerpoint was fabulous by the way), we ended our derby season 2 weeks ago, and work is much less stressful now that the students are gone.

So, I now have what I wanted- free time- to read whatever I want to read, to visit with friends, to laze around the house. But guess what, I am already stir crazy. I feel like I have nothing to do and it is making me feel lazy and bored. Why is it that I can't appreciate this time off?