Hard work, but in a strangely relaxing way ...

You would think when I finally take an entire day off that I might spend it basking in the sunshine, or shopping, or perhaps even napping.

First of all, I simply do not bask in the sunshine unless there is a boat, a pool, or an ocean nearby - and alas, there were none of those things nearby today.

As for shopping, I am simply not budgeted for shopping at the moment ... but I will be SOON.

As for napping, I really find it hard to nap as of late. Too much happening and too much going on and on and on in my head.

So, what did I do on my day off?

Refinished the hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, and hallway. Whipped my butt, I can tell you that much. Then made homemade crabcakes, sauteed mushrooms and heirloom cherry tomatoes of multiple colors and risotto. Heavenly for sure. Oh yeah, and fresh strawberries.

The nice thing about the day was the constant background noise of fireworks being set off. Really quite soothing.

I think we will soon go take a blanket out the back door and mosey onto the golf course and see what novice fireworks may shoot up in the sky.

That way we won't be inside sleeping when the neighborhood kids accidently set the house on fire.