Snow Day

I used to love snowy days like this.  When I was a kid, of course, there was nothing better than a day off from school and even better a day where there were no outside projects that could be completed.  Sitting in the warm, toasty house playing the piano, reading a book, watching TV, or doing something fun and creative was right in my wheelhouse.

Now, though, since my paycheck is tied to who comes to see me, I'm not such a big fan.  Fortunately today I only had a couple of people scheduled anyway so I'm home bemoaning the loss of money like I might have had this storm come earlier in the week.

I am actually looking forward to being stuck in the apartment today.  I've got several creative projects I'm working on and frankly I could use the rest.  What are you going to do today if you are like me and have an unexpected day off?  Here are some suggestions:

1. Read that book that you've been staring at for months.  You know the one - it sits over there on the end table, calling to you, but you've been too busy to start it.  Give it a go today.

2. Go through your old photographs and organize them.  I've got some old pictures that I need to scan into my computer but have been putting it off.  I'm sure you have some of those, too.

3. Go outside and play in the snow.  Is there anything more relaxing than laying on the ground all bundled up making a snow angel while the snow falls gently on your face? The kid in me loves this image.

4. Start a blog.  If you're reading this one, then you obviously know what a blog is.  The world would love to hear from you and its a great exercise in expression.  It forces you to think about things.  One of our readers, Stacey, commented yesterday that she is grateful for the "deep thinking" that this blog helps her to do.  Can you imagine if she had one of her own?

5. Take a nap.  Make it a short one and make it before 3PM, but enjoy a restful hour.  You deserve it.

I'm going to write a few things and catch up on some work related things today.  I might also trek out into the snow just to see it, maybe take some pictures if I can find some beautiful things to make into art, and yes, I will most likely take a nap.

You guys have any ideas?