Today started off with me hearing a loud sound in the house. I got up around 6am to discover.... nothing. I had a meeting with my group at school at 8am so I went to brush up on assignment and get things going. Everyone here has been dealing with the flu and while I am not symptomatic the irritation that Claire has because of her being sick is wearing on everyone's nerves. I feel bad for her and don't know how to help her. She argues about every single thing and blows the smallest things out of proportion. I think she was just tired and hungry but it is taxing on everyone's nerves. Samantha and I went grocery shopping and restocked on everything. By the time grocery shopping, my class work and assignments for school, and getting the kids settled, Samantha and I found ourselves on a date. Indian food. It was so good. I think I could be a blind man pointing at the menu and enjoy whatever they bring. We really enjoyed it.
I reflected on something today... the value of being present. I have often tried to maximize the time I have doing many things at once. This has led to my attention being spread across many activities and no single one has my full attention. It has taken me a very long time to learn this lesson that there is value in being present. Suffice it to say I am striving to turn over a new leaf and just be present. I have been rude to others by multitasking and I am striving to start anew.
I'm so very tired tonight. I'm calling it a night. Until later -
