About an hour ago…
Mom: “Wow, Catherine. You are spending a lot of time on the laptop.”
Me: “Yeah, mom, I’m bored!”
Mom: [look of shock and disbelief]
My mom then promptly reminded me that I would have loved the chance to be bored about six months ago when my grad program was winding up. I agreed and reminded myself that I am here precisely for that reason- to spend three weeks free of agendas and to-do lists and stress. And for that opportunity (one in which I fear I will never again be able to enjoy), I am deeply grateful. For now, I will continue to try and settle into what my mom refers to as “beach mode.”
Now, for more pics…