A RAINY DAY....

So, this is a rainy Saturday in South Florida. Oh, we, South Floridians, distinguish South Florida from the rest of the state because the weather is sub-tropical and really different from most of other parts of Florida. Go up to, say, Jacksonville, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a palm tree. Oh, how I love the palms, all varieties! We have 14 different types on our property. Here's just a couple of views. Anyway, even a gray, gloomy day is beautiful! I think...

But, no matter where one lives in these here wonderful United States of America, or worldwide, for that matter, a rainy Saturday or Sunday, seems to lend itself to a perfect excuse for kicking back and doing pretty much nothing of importance. Watch old movies, or rent a recent one. Eat left-overs, or order in. Stay in whatever clothes you slept in. Get lost on the computer. Read. Write. Catch up on long-overdue phone calls, and always a favorite (if you freakin' can)~nap! Speaking of, not a good night for me, last night! Anxious for that triple, natural ingredients sleep aid I've ordered...

Anyway, there are tons of unnecessary stuff you can give yourself permission to do - guiltless pleasures~on a rainy day. Whenever I squeeze in something I love to do just for me on a day without rain, I always make sure the bed is made, the kitchen sink empty and clean, wrote that check out, made that follow-up phone call to the insurance company, and, well...you get the idea..... then, and only then, do I give myself permission to get to the pool. Or else, I absolutely make sure I do my "chores" when swimming is over. But, on a rainy week end day...all bets are off! So, the next time it rains on your weekend, spoiling any outdoor plans you have...remember ~ you get to NOT to do whatever you DON"T want to do! So, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna get busy NOT doing what I DON'T want to do!!