If you suddenly found yourself with, say, five days of free time on your hands, how would you spend it? Would you continue your routine of doings and daydreams? Sit in front of TV, never moving off the couch expect for body calls? Or would you do something different, something you always wanted to do or dreamt of doing or being?

Possibly all of us wish for the gift of unencumbered free time. But when we get it, what do we do with it? I'm also willing to bet that each day we have moments, minutes or even an hour of such time that we can enjoy if we're aware of it and allow ourselves to grab it. However, if you're a list maker and inveterate planner/doer as I've been known to be, you might think of using that precious time to plan and make lists. Not that this is a bad thing, but such satisfying planning and task crossing-off can take the place of doing and inspired enjoying.

Today in Seattle, we have clear skies and frost. Really beautiful for taking the dog for an icy, invigorating stroll. But I sit here blogging about free time as if this wasn't it because I have my endless lists to keep me going. According to the Leo sun sign horoscope for the month, today, January 21, is a four star day for us Leos where we can see success in regard to work, health and money. We're advised to use today for our advantage, in one of those areas, I suppose. If I think in terms of health, walking the dog is healthy for both us, so a good use of the four star time. And if I totally ignore my to-dos to get my page count on the book, that's a good use of my work four stars. As to money, banks are closed and so is the stock market. That leaves the Monday Lotto. Consequently, I shall take advantage of the health and money four star time and walk the dog up to the convenience store to buy lottery tickets. All the while writing the next scene in my head like we writers do.

Yeah, time really is on my side, yes it is . . .
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMelinda