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The Weekend Slow Down

(Trapped In A Weekend Rut) I found my happy place this morning. Lately, it’s been missing. Most days lurking just within reach but not quite comfortable.

It turns out it was at the Saturday produce markets. Of course my happy place would be hanging out wherever a little bit of culture could be found. I should have known.

Slowing down and un–winding at the markets had not been my plan for the weekend. Twenty-four hours ago my plan had been the same as it is most weekends. The routine of getting up early, enjoying a quick coffee and hitting the study books to maximise my time and kick some goals is usually how it goes. It has become the norm, so much so that when people ask how my weekend was, it takes me a moment to remember what I actually did.

You could say I’m trapped in a bit of a weekend rut. I’m sure you know how that goes, being stuck in a rut. The burden of being required to do certain things because they have to get done, but never really wanting to do them. The problem being that because you don’t really want do them, nor appreciate them, it never really feels like you accomplish much of anything.

Luckily for me and my happy place, I came across two interesting snippets of information yesterday that helped me forge a new perspective. As I was reading Sophie Hansen’s ‘Friday List’ from Local Is Lovely, she reminded me that the local North Sydney Grower’s Market was happening. And sow the seed was planted (pun intended), because, how I do love the markets and a little adventure!

The second snippet was this article from Blog Society, another great resource I’ve been reading lately. She simply summed up how I’ve been feeling about being trapped in a weekend rut. It being something that comes with working full time and studying a degree whilst sustaining a relationship and attempting to create a fulfilling lifestyle.

Because, as I’m sure you know, it turns out that once you have a finger in too many pies, you find yourself being pulled in so many directions that you can’t quite decide which pie is your favourite. No less which pie you really want to choose. I mean please, I want to have my pie and eat it too. I don’t think that’s too much to ask for, do you?

With my sights set firmly on the markets, the sultry allure of a vibe that fosters creativity, awakens the wanderer inside and offers the chance to discover something new, I decided to follow the words of Blog Society and let myself take a break. I remembered that my body and soul needs a rest too.

And guess what happened; I found my happy place!

There was live music, fresh cut flowers, crisp French pastries, and crates of over-flowing colourful produce all wafting in the aroma of roasted coffee beans. For me, the Saturday markets was a little bit of paradise in the midst of everyday surrounds.

I toted my big woven basket bought specially for this kind of produce foraging and stocked up on my favourite organic lemon myrtle soap, some lovely blooms to lighten up the dining table and picked up some specialties for a creative and inspired weekend dinner.

But mostly, I just sat.

I sat, and I smiled, and I took it all in. I revelled in the moment and the beauty of life, appreciating that it was all a part of my life. I let myself enjoy the weekend in its purest form, the way it should be.

Naturally, it helped that the strums of a flamenco guitar could be heard in the background that was later joined by an electric fiddle. It gave the setting a unique gypsy vibe, something that’s often found in abundance in places like Byron Bay but not always so easily found in the busy hustle of Sydney city.

Suddenly the creative juices were flowing. The priorities seemed to organise themselves. The decisions no longer difficult, and the tasks no longer arduous. I returned home with a spring in my step to the beat of some sexy salsa, my tummy full of delicious food, a little sunshine by way of a bunch of gorgeous yellow sunflowers, and brimming with fresh resolve.

It was the perfect antidote to what was a busy week. Live in the moment and happiness abounds.

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March 15, 2014 By Hope @ Nanny Shecando Filed Under: Lifestyle

Comments

  1. Norah Colvin says

    March 16, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Hi Hope,
    I love the new clear look. The sunflowers are beautiful. Sounds like you had a wonderful day!

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 16, 2014 at 11:21 am

      It was something special and unexpected yes. Now to rally for the looming Monday. Sigh. xx

      Reply
  2. Trish says

    March 16, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Our Sat markets are fortnightly , we head down after paddling .Yes, they look a little bit of paradise in the midst of everyday surrounds.- just like ours, teaming with locals and visitors too.

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 16, 2014 at 11:23 am

      They sound lovely! I think we all can appreciate the joy of the markets, and everyone has their favourite 🙂
      Thanks for popping by. xx

      Reply
  3. Jody at Six Little Hearts says

    March 16, 2014 at 5:31 am

    Ooh love the new, fresh look! Love those sunflowers too! Sadly my weekends are really focussed around the laundry – piles and piles of it that must be done no matter what I need to do or where I need to be. Maybe some flowers in the laundry would be the trick!

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 16, 2014 at 11:25 am

      Oh laundry, laundry, laundry. Tell me about it. It’s a never ending cycle. At work, I spend my days cleaning for a family of 6 and then come home to a pile of my own! So yes i think your suggestion of some flowers in the laundry is the just the thing to make the time a little sunnier!
      Thanks for visiting. xx

      Reply
  4. meandmyreadymadefamily says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I definitely get myself in a weekend rut. Especially with our blended family schedule!!
    Sounds like you had a great day and those sunflowers are to die for!

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 16, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I can imagine! Blended families can bring so much joy but they sure do make for a hectic schedule at times. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Declutterbug says

    March 15, 2014 at 11:33 am

    Sounds lovely, just the tonic!

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 15, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Tonic is definitely the word for it! A little recipe of my own rescue remedy 😉
      Thanks for the popping by. xx

      Reply
  6. Emma Fahy Davis says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Love the new look! Did you migrate it yourself or get someone to do it? I need to get brave! I’m also glad you found your weekend mojo again xx

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 15, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Emma. I did it all myself (it’s been a big job and so much to learn)! I’m still going but enjoying the process 🙂 You should do it, although prior warning, it becomes your baby and you just can’t stop – many a late night so far. Yeah it was really great to find my mojo again, fingers crossed I can hold onto it. Or at the very least find it again next weekend 😉
      Thanks for the comment. xx

      Reply
  7. MumsTakeFive says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Love it. I love little escapes from reality like this too. sometimes i didnt know i was in a rut or needed a break till i am there 🙂
    Thank you so much for linking in again this week xx

    Reply
    • Hope says

      March 15, 2014 at 11:43 am

      That’s so true, you don’t even realise you’re in desperate need of it until it’s forced upon you. I think us women have a great ability to just juggle everything, we have no choice but to go with it and make it happen. So it is really nice when we chance upon those rare moments, the diamonds in the rough. xx

      Reply

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