Amy Lu's View

Free time does make me jittery.

I get overwhelmed by choice and possibility. There is just so much I could and should and want to do, so where do I start? I start to feel guilty and stressed and grumpy about not using my time wisely.

I think it’s lovely that many people are trying to make the most of their unexpected free time caused by COVID-19 isolation and sheltering, but I find the sense of expectation a little overwhelming. I’m not sure I can learn a new instrument or take up meditation, much less clean out some clutter.

So assuming I do actually settle down and feel like I have some free time, here is a list of things that I would like to do, and it’s pleasant to think about doing, but I’m putting absolutely NO pressure on myself to do.

• Latch hook
• Read the magazines I’ve been hoarding
• Read/skim some nonfiction books I’ve been hoarding
• Color–I have so many awesome books
• Start strength training with my arms
• Use Babbel app to learn un poco Spanish (Chad got me a subscription over years ago)
• Practice drums
• Practice keyboards

And yes, okay, declutter the house.

*I feel compelled to acknowledge that I have another completely unrelated post with almost the same title and I didn’t do it on purpose and I don’t know if that’s sad or awesome.