I sent my favorite explorer out adventuring all by his lonesome this weekend so I could try to get some chores done at home. It’s been one of those busy times lately. You know, the need-to’s and the should-do’s piling up, work projects and deadlines making themselves the priority and playtime taking a back seat to it all. You’d think I would long to explore a bit more and seek a little solace in the great outdoors, and it’s true I do. But sometimes a girl just needs a day at home, alone, to get her chores done. When life gets all hectic and harrowed, my head and my home become cluttered with chaos to the point where I begin to feel desperate for even just the tiniest bit of clear space. Whenever I get to that point, I always hear this song playing in my head.

I think it’s time to put myself away,

seek out a little silence,

close the doors and sit awhile 
and walk a little…

We all have one of those songs. That certain tune which puts you in that certain place, whatever and wherever it may be. This Someday Soon tune by KT Tunstall, always puts me in my place for some reason. I found myself desperately needing to clear the cluttered chaos this weekend, so I politely declined an outdoor adventure with my hubby. Over the years I’ve learned that when I find myself in such a state, it’s simply best to send my boy packing and do what I need to do. He doesn’t seem to mind as he enjoys going solo from time to time. So, it works out well for the both of us.

Since he was up and at ’em long before dawn on Saturday morning, so was I. With my coffee cup, some quiet time and a whole day to myself, I got straight to work organizing the task list, laying the groundwork and preparing for a productive day ahead. I actually enjoy working in those early morning hours and it is usually my most productive time. But this day I felt overwhelmed, scattered, confused about what to do first and where to go next. That’s when I heard that little sing-song voice in my head whispering…pau-ause. You’re up before the sun, you have no schedule to keep, the day is yours, so why are you standing here in such a state? Go catch yourself a sunrise, silly girl! I have been missing my skyscapes, lately. As I made a mad dash for the camera, grabbed some shoes and headed for the door, my Daisy dog started giving me that look. The one that makes me feel completely inadequate in my duties as her human. Well, how could I say no? All right, let’s go, guys. Get in the car. Quick! Those pups were so taken aback at this unexpected outing that doggie chaos ensued. It was not a peaceful arrival, but we managed to make it to the trailhead just in time to watch the moon meet the sun at the dawning of a beautiful day.

As I put my words away, the flow slows…

Gonna turn myself into the grass, and I’ll grow…

Take this space above my head, and live in it a little..

At the end of the day, the chores were far from done and I was nowhere near productive, but I witnessed a beautiful sunrise. I was lulled into a state of peace by the whispering wind. I watched the birds soar and the grass grow and, well…I’d say I accomplished a lot.