tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post398998091295244035..comments2023-10-05T06:31:44.750-07:00Comments on A Cultivated Nest: A Well Spent DayManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-84234824952523099952009-04-27T11:31:00.000-07:002009-04-27T11:31:00.000-07:00a balanced day is such a good daily goal.
thank y...a balanced day is such a good daily goal.<br /><br />thank you!Bahama Shores Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811622151256548629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-79947364493299922052009-04-27T07:24:00.000-07:002009-04-27T07:24:00.000-07:00Thanks. Sorry the chipmonk damaged the liner. Th...Thanks. Sorry the chipmonk damaged the liner. They are cute, but like squirrels can be destructive.<br />GlendaGlenda/MidSouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729065523048603563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-10806212007296070382009-04-27T06:20:00.000-07:002009-04-27T06:20:00.000-07:00Balancing implies that some days we have to do mor...Balancing implies that some days we have to do more "non happy" tasks than others. That's ok, as long as we counter that with doing lots of happy tasks as soon as possible! <br /><br />You are still nesting, just outside!Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-49306080674605953182009-04-27T04:56:00.000-07:002009-04-27T04:56:00.000-07:00What a great post! Balance is something I am worki...What a great post! Balance is something I am working hard on. Having my kids still at home (3 and 8 months) forces me to work on my time management. I am currently juggling too many things at one time and it can be very frustrating at times.june@craftynichehttp://www.craftyniche.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-63876565498278668832009-04-26T22:57:00.000-07:002009-04-26T22:57:00.000-07:00I think that as a SAHM I put more pressure on myse...I think that as a SAHM I put more pressure on myself to have a "wel-spent" day. I think it is because I don't get paid for my work, I am bound and determined to acheive as much as possible, often working myself into exhaustion. It's a habit that I have had for years and now it is catching up with me. You are right, sometimes we have to sit back and look at what we have done. You have definitely given me something to think about!<br />Hope that all is well with you.<br />Have a wonderful week,<br />JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873081089753668041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-68954678042010184602009-04-26T20:32:00.000-07:002009-04-26T20:32:00.000-07:00Hi there,
I think it's a day when I get everything...Hi there,<br />I think it's a day when I get everything done that I had in mind to do. <br />I'm mailing your prize tomorrow!!<br />RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901666326985976038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-90532481561951655242009-04-26T19:08:00.000-07:002009-04-26T19:08:00.000-07:00Oh, your day sounds like a well spent day to me --...Oh, your day sounds like a well spent day to me -- exercise and heavy labor. You must be the MOST fit blogger around tonight! I'm so sorry a chipmunk made all of the extra work for you. How frustrating! But, out of that frustration, came a great post. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-81186545186286528852009-04-26T19:06:00.000-07:002009-04-26T19:06:00.000-07:00A day well spent to me is a day where I have gotte...A day well spent to me is a day where I have gotten a lot done. I have had to learn though that spending time with my Sweet Girl should come before all those things I am striving to get checked off my list! I guess balance is the key as always. :)<br /><br />PS I bought my marigolds tonight to put around my tomato plants tomorrow.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355490512757848795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-73333420365317165062009-04-26T18:35:00.000-07:002009-04-26T18:35:00.000-07:00Manuela, this is a very good post and I agree that...Manuela, this is a very good post and I agree that people do not reflect enough. I regularly do this to make sure I am on the right course.<br /><br />I also don't put demands on myself the way I used to. I used to expect so much from myself and found that I didn't enjoy my life the way I should have.<br /><br />Somedays I accomplish a lot and other days...not much. I try not to worry about it. Somehow it all works out. <br /><br />BarbBarb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-3270146880164288422009-04-26T17:50:00.000-07:002009-04-26T17:50:00.000-07:00I usually start my day with a to-do list and mark ...I usually start my day with a to-do list and mark things off as I go. If something pops up unexpectedly, I try not to get too excited and accept the fact that maybe God has another plan for my day. <br />I'm happiest when I have time for all my chores, quality time with my husband, quiet time for myself, and prayer time with God. That's my goal, but it's not easily obtained.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642967022028132751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-6144102739863571572009-04-26T16:59:00.000-07:002009-04-26T16:59:00.000-07:00A well spent day for me is if I at least get one t...A well spent day for me is if I at least get one thing done on my list!;DSusan @ The Good Life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10744916625678643941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-58717582528883939022009-04-26T16:29:00.000-07:002009-04-26T16:29:00.000-07:00I sometimes hesitate to take the time to even thin...I sometimes hesitate to take the time to even think because it feels like "lazy" to me. You're onto something here. (I'll come down there and kick that chippy in the keister for ya!)Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-43518518307761630932009-04-26T16:15:00.000-07:002009-04-26T16:15:00.000-07:00A well spent day for me is just getting things don...A well spent day for me is just getting things done around the house and yard. Things that I usually have put off doing for too long!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-88768588249491412852009-04-26T12:36:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:36:00.000-07:00Balance is good - a day where I have woke feeling ...Balance is good - a day where I have woke feeling rested, started my day with a healthy breakfast, been kind to my children, had time to get ready and felt good about my appearance, did some kind of craft or baking project with my children, done some random act of kindness for someone, gotten rid of a couple "piles", experienced God's beautiful creation outdoors (sunshine please!), had a plan for dinner, felt connected to my husband, bathed my girls with a good attitude, had a semi-clean house before going to bed, and found time to converse or read a book with my husband. That feels good to me - on most days, I am happy to have half of those things accomplished... I also think that it isn't always so hard to find quiet "me" time as it is to actually make good use of the time - to reflect, pray, be still, listen - more often I get sucked into the computer, a magazine, talking on the phone, or cleaning!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205802084602020385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-79830326508224120702009-04-26T12:02:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:02:00.000-07:00Oh I do agree with you! It is all about balance! ...Oh I do agree with you! It is all about balance! I don't get any satisfaction out of working all day in the garden if I come into the house and have a kitchen full of dirty dishes, no dinner ready, and the laundry all piled up!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-84704508915179411832009-04-26T11:28:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:28:00.000-07:00Hi Manuela. I like the way you think. We all have ...Hi Manuela. I like the way you think. We all have to take the time to study ourselves and our habits and everything about what we do. It gives your a new perspective and just by reading what your thoughts were, I already feel better. I always take the time and yes there not enough hours in the day and for me the hours, the days, months, and the years are just moving right along and I keep trying to catch up with them but to no avail. So I take each day as it comes mostly and enjoy. Have a great Sunday. I'm going out to mow two lawns, maybe the 3rd out in back.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-32025544130957299322009-04-26T11:26:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:26:00.000-07:00So true, Manuela. The best thing, as you said, is...So true, Manuela. The best thing, as you said, is that each day we get another 24 hours to try again! I love that part! I get a little frustrated because my life is not where I want it to be just yet, but it's still my life and I have to make each day as good as I can. Life won't begin when I reach my destination- it's happening right now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085198142422136185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-88292608982146281292009-04-26T11:13:00.001-07:002009-04-26T11:13:00.001-07:00Wonderful post, Manuela. Some days I feel like I a...Wonderful post, Manuela. Some days I feel like I accomplish absolutely nothing. Your day seems to be very productive!<br /><br />I just read your post about bloglines. I don't have bloglines. I have the follower thingy. I put it on last fall and have considered taking it off a few times. I added my name to your followers. I usually visit those on my sidebar and in the events lists I participate in. Most of those are "followers" of the Back Porch.<br /><br />All in all...I feel like I've been behind in my visiting. It must be the time of year, when we like to be outdoors or doing little day trips, etc. When those things happen, I fall behind. <br /><br />I notice now and then, the updates of posts are delayed.Pat@Back Porch Musingshttp://backporchmusings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-43390004328388806212009-04-26T11:13:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:13:00.000-07:00I couldn't agree with you more. Too much of anyth...I couldn't agree with you more. Too much of anything isn't good. Balance is very important but so hard to achieve.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-23594468335645159872009-04-26T10:36:00.000-07:002009-04-26T10:36:00.000-07:00I was trying to explain to my husband today that I...I was trying to explain to my husband today that I just needed a break and just be.Last week was hard and I really needed to spend this morning getting some things done in the house. Not sure if he understood that or not.I also try to explain about balence to my parents they don't get that either.So I take the time I need and just do it and others will just have to deal with it. I'm a better person after I have regrouped.Ally's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559753084849990279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-74535037992555098072009-04-26T09:55:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:55:00.000-07:00I agree with what you said. Here lately, I have b...I agree with what you said. Here lately, I have been feeling that I just don't get "enough" accomplished. I know deep down that I am doing all I can do in a day, but sometimes it just doesn't seem enough. I guess we are always our own toughest critics!<br /><br />Have a great day, DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561982351870315380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-31732223321982868192009-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:00Yes, a timely reminder. I will be rethinking my da...Yes, a timely reminder. I will be rethinking my days after reading this. The trouble is I sit down and promise myself that I will organise some "me" time. Times when I can sit quietly, maybe read, listen to the radio but then life gets in the way and before I know it the days are just one mad rush.<br /><br />MargaretMargaret's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736694208684946814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-391625246597214722009-04-26T09:40:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:40:00.000-07:00That was very well put. I feel the same way, thou...That was very well put. I feel the same way, though I do confess that I love a good day of back breaking hard work every once in awhile where you fall into bed exhausted too! :)Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419684017931883072.post-37493981938961945282009-04-26T09:36:00.000-07:002009-04-26T09:36:00.000-07:00Very nice thoughts Manuela.
Thanks for coming by...Very nice thoughts Manuela. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by and your kind words.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday.<br />~Melissa :)Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.com