Itchy or Tired?
June 7, 2002
6:57 a.m.
"Your eyes are red,' Lisa said. I was reading on the couch. Lisa was sitting beside Brigid in our family room chairs. I shrugged or otherwise didn't respond with much of an aswner. "Itchy or tired?" Lisa asked. "Tired," I replied. Lisa didn't say anything, but her lips turned down. I went back to trying to concentrate on my reading. I find it difficult to concentrate on things when I'm really, really tired. No surprise there, I suppose.   The expression on Lisa's face after that conversation made me look at myself last night. Being married well is like that, I think. Her look told me she didn't like my answer--not that it was my fault or anything, but still. So I thought about it as I was drifting off to sleep. I realized there are a few things going on in my life right now. We have issues in the basement--not as bad as Stephen Leigh's issues, but issues that have required lots of attention. I am dealing with a fairly large process related to a trust I manage. A large project at work is nearing the end of the planning phase (always the most work for me), and I'm leaving a lot of other balls up in the air right now in order to get this bigger one covered. I'm working on a book, and dealing with processes to get other books sold. I'm trying to keep short work active. The silly fantasy baseball team I dabble with takes a little time every day--but I'll admit I'm having a great time even though the Circuits are struggling. And we're preparing for a fairly long vacation shortly, and all that entails. This doesn't take into account the usual issues that raise their heads when you're least expecting them. Through it all, I've stayed fairly productive, but I'll admit I'm finding myself more and more tired than I usually am. Don't get me wrong, though. This is the life I've chosen. People ask me how I keep my hours and they say they couldn't get up and be productive. I don't by that. People do whatever they need to do. I know I do. But life has its cycles, and I realized yesterday that I've been really busy and really productive for quite awhile now. Perhaps it's time to sleep a little more now. Wow, what a concept. [grin] I saw elsewhere that Linda Dunn has sold her 50th story! Way cool. Congrats, Linda. Have a great day.  Daily Persistence is © Ron Collins |
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