So It's Dawned on Me...

...that I haven't painted for a bit, nor have I gardened, in spite of the unquestionably springlike weather of the past two weeks. These are passions I haven't been able to act upon because of the demands of the cookery. Yet I am not making enough money with the cookery to just coast a little. It is quite physically demanding, on my feet a lot, and stooped over counters and sinks and my hands and arms get tired from the chopping and stirring and lifting. I like the work, it's not bad as jobs go, but something's gotta give pretty soon. Consequently, I am in the process of thinking and planning, figuring out a way to restore some balance in my life and quite possibly improve all the elements, including health and income. More later....