Lingering. This is the word that came to my mind this weekend a lot.
Lingering a bit to the quietness in the morning
Lingering a bit longer to the hug of the girls
Lingering a bit longer in bed on no running days
Lingering a bit longer after the post long run shower
Lingering petting Bubble, listening to her loud purring
Lingering and savoring the beauty and joy of slowing down.
This is intentional, opposite to the efficiency seeking self, to finish something and move to the next thing in the agenda.
On weekends, without social plans (for the adults), I got the luxury of lingering a bit longer in whatever it pleases me at the moment.
Cats are really the best reminder of RELAX, BE in the moment
Bubble and I spent 45 min Sunday morning in my meditation pose, she around my head, on my belly, beside me. I lingered ……
Saturday I did my long run, full of uncertainty of whether I can finish it not miserably because this week has been hectic and my brain can’t shut off at night, leading to poor sleep and low readiness. Saturday my readiness was 69, alarmingly low. Yet, I wanted to give it a try. The plan was 12-14 miles, honestly I thought it would be a success if I can just finish 10 given the poor performance and exhaustion this week.
Yet, as it happens 90% of the time, my body and the less pressure to perform resulted in an amazing 12.8 miles run. I could have lingered more if not because husband was waiting me at the parking. Glorious! Amazing! So happy! even the knee that was feeling strange did nothing to upset me.
Not only I finished the run feeling strong, I spent most of the day meal prepping for the week, enjoying the process along the way.
I made kimchis: two kinds. Finger crossed it works.
Sofia had a birthday party and only got home for dinner, which was a buffet style burrito bowl. Lizzy, daddy and I watched the new jurassic park movie in the afternoon.
Sunday, after lingering a long time with Bubble, I planned the week, and made frozen burritos
Then made sticky rice with mango for Sofia and her friends that came over for some play time
I signed up for a water color painting class on domestika. Lizzy and I watched the intro videos, excited to start the course next weekend after we gather things. Bubble loves to follow us around.
Soft tacos!
Other meal preps I did:
- baked sweet potatoes
- boiled baby potatos
- wash cherry tomatoes, grapes, girls have them for snacks
- cut the pumpkins so I can just boil when ready to eat
- banana oatmeal
- crepes with strawberries chia jam
- marinated chicken thighs for quick dinner as I just need to pop them to the air fryer
This was a full social weekend for Sofia, chill weekend for me just as I needed, feeling excited to go back to work to continue my project. I stayed until 6pm last Friday to work on it. It’s the feeling that I need to TELL the story to the world, so I need evidence to substantiate it. Will it change the world? obviously not! But it gives a new perspective of how we think about things, which helps to guide us what to tackle first, or the most important constraint, or the original sin in development.
Q: What do you linger on lately? Who reminds you to slowdown?
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Doesn’t having a lot of food prepped ahead of time feel so freeing and productive!
That mango and sticky rice looks especially delicious to me. Sometimes simple flavours and combinations are the best.
I’m so glad you’re excited by this work project. Enthusiasm for the task at hand can make all the difference!
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I love this reflection on lingering – slowing down can be a great power move. Bubble sounds like the perfect reminder to slow down and just be.
Your long run story is a reflection of that too, amazing how letting go of pressure can create such a strong, joyful experience.
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Your work sounds so interesting, I think we’ve discussed before that I have my MA in economics – and I know you’re an economist! I bet your work is fascinating.
Lingering! I love it. Such a luxury and so restful.
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Yes I know you are an economist too. Happy to chat offline if you want to chat “work” 🙂
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This is lovely! Yes, I love the feeling of “lingering.” It’s not always possible, so when I’m able to linger, it feels luxurious. And yes- cats can teach us a lot about slowing down and being present!
I’m so intrigued about this work project! Are you able to talk any more about it on the blog?
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It’s quite technical for work, others may find it boring though.
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There isn’t a sense of lingering in my life typically but we’ve had that sense this week while the kids are at my parents. We saw friends on Sunday night and had some drinks/aps on our patio before going to dinner. We usually only see this couple with kids in tow since their son is close to Will’s age. It was nice to have a leisurely dinner with them without interruptions!
My readiness score was 68 yesterday which is uncommonly low for me! It’s much better today, though.
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