I was a somewhat reluctant participant in my husband’s condo living scheme. However, if the past several days are any indication, I am now a whole-hearted convert!
I’ve had the past several days off from work, which in our past (house-dwelling) life would typically mean getting caught up on yard chores. This week has been different.
Wednesday, instead of zipping through the lawn mowing and house cleaning before packing into the car and heading off to find “just the right spot” in the nearest mall parking lot to watch the local Fourth of July fireworks, we took a leisurely bike ride up the road to a nearby Independence Day festival. That night, we walked up the hill to watch the fireworks with friends.
Yesterday, instead of trimming the rhododendrons and transplanting the “name that plant” that always needs transplanting, we went on a trail run at a nearby park, and then spent some time wandering through the park’s vast rose garden. Today, instead of weeding the back yard flower beds and cleaning out the fish pond, we went on a hike in Mount Rainier National Park and “met” a curious mountain goat…and ate lunch while we gazed out over a panoramic view of Mts. Rainier, St. Helen’s, Adams, and Hood!
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Tonight, instead of watering the garden, I plan to sit out on the deck with a glass of wine and do some serious people-watching. Tomorrow, instead of pressure-washing the deck, we plan to sleep in. And when we awaken, in those lazy morning hours, we may walk up the street for a pastry and a latte.
Aaah…life is good. I am definitely converted! (But do I have to tell him he was right?)
