In this month’s O magazine, Oprah writes, “the essential question is not “how busy are you?” but “what are you busy at?” Are you doing something that fulfills you? ‘Someday’ is not the eighth day of the week” (37).

I was busy today taking care of some chores. I detailed my motorcycle. The paint and chrome is all nice and shiny now. When it’s clean enough I can see my reflection, I just have to grin. And the pleasant feeling I get when I climb on and my knees hug a shiny tank so smooth I can easily feel the difference even with denim-clad legs really is blissful. I even washed and vacuumed my car this afternoon. This is work that fulfills me. When I take care of ‘to do’ items involving manual labor, I always get this happy satisfied feeling when the work is done.

On a more spiritual plane, I am spending more time reading, reflecting, and writing. I’m also tying up loose ends. It feels wonderful to take care of business.

What else do I want to do?
1. Finally commit to an exercise plan.
2. Stop eating tacos at Taco Bueno (I just crave their freshly made taco sauce).
3. Take a photography class.
4. Take a writing class.
5. Listen to my French language tape during my morning commute.
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