Monday, March 27, 2006

The Art of Doing Nothing


I have decided that this weekend will be full of nothing. I'm not driving anywhere, getting on a plane, or doing anything. I haven't had a weekend like this for a long time. I think it is taking its toll on me because I got sick last week and now I can't kick it. It has turned into a head cold and I look like an idiot with my mouth open all the time, but I can't breathe. I have lost count on how many times I have sneezed today and I currently doped up on some cold medicine. I just want to snuggle with my computer monitor and fall fast asleep.

I usually don't like weekends when I do nothing, but I have been deprived of "nothing" for too long. This weekend I am going to sit around in my PJs as long as I want, watch some sort of marathon to increase the probability of doing nothing, and basically just lounge and do nice activities. If weather is nice, maybe I will ride my bike in the park! I might even hit up the outlet mall because the mornings are just getting harder while I try to find work clothes to wear. I could even read "The Art of Doing Nothing" but that would mean I was doing something, right? They should put that on tape for people. It is just cruel to make people read a book to tell them how to do nothing. Something tells me that the people who actually need this book, don't have time to read it. I, on the other hand, will master these techniques this weekend! I know it is only Monday, but I have to make this plan and try to stick to it. This morning John IM-ed me and said, "Let's do nothing this weekend." He said his wallet needs to rest & I know I need to rest. I am glad I have a companion to do "nothing" with and I can't wait.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

i definitely think your wkd of doing nothing is well deserved...so enjoy it! be selfish and only do what you feel like doing, and none of that unnecessary crap (cleaning, laundry, fighting traffic, grocery shopping, showering, etc). heh. i hope you start feeling better soon, or i'm going to have to take drastic measures. and thanks for everything, you're the best. love ya!

Anonymous said...

Make sure you relax this weekend..."take a bath"--that's my remedy for everything... or even better...go to a spa!!!

Keenan said...

Monte and I are going to do the exact same thing this weekend. Nothing! I can't wait to just wear my jammies all day and not worry about anything other than which salon is going to give me my mani and pedi!! Have a great one!!

Jill said...

Okay, you people have done more in one month than I have in a year, so YES you need to do NOTHING. It's about time. You make the rest of us look like slugs. Enjoy.