Tuesday is probably one of my least favorite days of the week but yesterday was nice. I took Russ on our morning loop and the weather was sunny and warm. I was productive at work and wrote a lot. I opened the windows and put on nice music. I made a vegetarian wrap for lunch and wrote in my journal. Adam came home from his haircut appointment with two little cups in his hand, one for me and one for Russ. He stopped on the way to get us ice cream. I took Russ on a mid-afternoon walk and called my best friend. I finished work and then I decided to put on an audiobook and clean the house.
I started the Artist’s Way and I don’t know how I’ve waited until now to start it. It’s been recommended to me a million times but I’ve just stayed away from doing good things for myself at times where it would have been helpful. That’s not the case anymore. I’m actively seeking out things that will help me feel energized mentally and physically. One of the main things that’s help me in the last six months was eliminating drinking. I hardly drink alcohol and I’ve never felt better as a result.
As I was listening to my book and cleaning the house, I was thinking about how cleaning always realigns me. When I organize my house or take care of my space, I immediately feel better and mentally clearer. I cleaned the bathroom, the kitchen, vacuumed the floors, mopped, wiped down the windows and mirrors, dusted, and put things away. Afterwards, Adam and I took Russ to the park and let him off his leash. He walked around sniffing things and chased a few birds. We sat down on a bench and I put my head on Adam’s shoulder and he put his head on top of mine. It wasn’t cold outside but chilly and sunny. We stopped by the grocery store and I grabbed a few things, including a treat for Russ. I saw him through the window at the check out line and I showed him the treat. His tail started wagging and he was waiting patiently for me to come towards him.
As I was walking home I was thinking about how nice midweek days can be. Sometimes Adam and I joke when we want to do something like order takeout, stay up late or go to a mid-week concert, we’ll remind ourselves that we’re adults and we can do whatever we want. It’s a funny and liberating reminder that we can make the most of our free time and should more often.
To an above average Tuesday or as we’d say, a green day.