Quiet Time

Right now, I’m enjoying a few moments of silence. No TV, no iPod, and no one around to distract me. Mouse is out, playing in a poker tournament, leaving me to myself for a few hours. Solitude is a rarity these days, so I’m making the most of it. I’m writing this blurb with a glass of red wine in hand, doing my best to unwind from another day at the hospital. I only have to cook for myself tonight, so tofu and red peppers (two items he will never eat) are on the menu. Silly indulgences, I guess, but they make me happy. Mostly, though, I’m just trying to let the lack of outside stimulation sink in, sitting on our comfy couch in quiet bliss. I will have to mobilize soon and get on with my evening, but for a few moments, I can just be. This is exactly how I needed to end my day.