For the first time since Monday, I am sitting here with an intention to get some writing done even if it is just this post that gets finished. πͺπ½
There is something to be said for regular work hours at an office rather than at home. Not that I want to return to that way of life, but there is something to be said for the regularity of the routine and pattern which can lend itself to a feeling of getting more done. Of course, it is all relative, but my point is that there is a great deal of discipline and focus needed when being home full-time without specific deadlines or consequences to not getting things done. Plus, there’s the issue of distractions of all kind – human, four-legged – and tasks – necessary or not.
Part of the challenge was, of course, hitting market day in Lorgues and hanging out with friends during my brief visit there.
It was great to catch up with some and have a little ‘me-time’. Although I had planned to do a bit more writing, etc. the two days of 8-hr driving roundtrip sort of takes it out of me. So, it requires a bit of readjusting once I get home. However, this time, we were immediately off on other errands.
First up was to finalize our car transfer. The Mini Cooper S we had served us well for a year, but with enough visits to the mechanics and a lingering uncertainty on its durability we decided it was time to change it. Since it is primarily my car to drive, I had a few requirements. Unlike M’s wont, it did not need to be too fancy or “labeled”, but it DID need to be reliable, low mileage, etc. Basically, I preferred new without it being so.
Well, the Lady Universe gave me my requests. We got a “sporty” Audi A3 with only 200 km (124 miles) on it. It’s a 2022 model, so modern inside with all the techy features. Although it’s a diesel, I’m quite OK with that. It drives well on the windy roads, has enough get up and go on the highway and looks sleek in the garage. π
So, that is one less thing for us to worry about when I am on the road and when our guests are here driving it around town.
In other matters, we’ve been having meetings about updating the pool area and our bathrooms. More on those things later, but for now the planning stages are a little time-consuming. It seems the Italians love their meetings and stretching out the decision-making. I am trying to look at it as “research” for my next Umbria books; however, it can be difficult to be patient with the process.
Anyway, I am focusing this weekend on catching up with my tasks and preparing for the week ahead to focus on writing and other things. In the meantime, it’s Saturday night and time to chillax! π
~T π₯πβοΈ
