"…Living only for the moment, turning our full attention to the pleasures of the moon, the snow, the cherry blossoms and the maple leaves; singing songs, drinking wine, diverting ourselves just floating, floating….refusing to be disheartened, like a gourd floating along with the river current; this is what we call the floating world…” Asai Ryoi, in Ukiyo Monogatari (Tales of the Floating World, 1661)
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
It Was A Better Day
Well, it was a better day than yesterday. After the curves that got thrown at me yesterday, I headed into the office early this morning and spent the bulk of the morning preparing for my VP presentation. Fortunately, I combine the two skill sets of knowing what I am talking about and being able to wing it - so the presentation went over very well, with the VP giving us a green light to go on to the next phase of the project - obsessive planning! My favorite part.
I bowed out of the office early since I went in early (and since I spent most of last night tossing and turning), came home, ate a nice dinner. Watched an episode of "The Good Wife", read a magazine, and now am planning to read Lang Leav's "Love and Misadventures" as the evening winds down. It is a beautiful and sunny evening outside and I can hear the birds on the patio discussing their evening plans with some vigor.
It may be one of those nights when it is actually a struggle to stay away until a late enough hour. If that turns out to be the case, then I am going to run through the tub. Meanwhile, I am waiting to talk to TR when she gets a window and reading a little poetry.
Labels:
Better Day,
Lang Leav,
Love & Misadventures,
Poetry,
The Good Wife,
Work
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