Amy Connelly ~ Woman of Leisure

As I am free of the restraints of a time clock, I've often referred to myself as a Woman of Leisure. After some discussion with friends, I think that title needs further inspection.

According to http://www.dictionary.com/ (a staple for all you college students!), leisure can be pronounced "lee-zher" or "lezh-er". You know, like Target vs. Tarjay or JCPenny vs. Jacques Pennwa. I prefer "lezh-er", but that's just when I'm trying to sound fancy-schmancy.

Here's some definitions:

~freedom from the demands of work or duty: Well, that's a wash. I guess there's no demands that I work, but it's awful tough for me to go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink. Of course, a whiny three year old can be pretty demanding. And a fussy toddler. And a bossy princess...

~time free from the demands of work or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or sports, etc.: This is interesting. I do carve out time during the week for me to pursue my new sport. Running. This is time free of the demands of my household duties. But it's only an hour, people!

~unhurried ease: OK, anyone that knows me, knows that this does NOT describe me in the slightest. Not the least little bit. Let's just put it this way. I met Branden in July, we married in February, Madelynn was born in September. Not unhurried.

Hmmmmm..........

So I may have to rethink this idea of describing myself as a woman of leisure. Based on those definitions, the picture that comes to mind is Goldie Hawn in Overboard, when she first meets Kurt Russell on her yacht.

If you cannot bring this picture to mind, stop everything you're doing. Run to the nearest video store you can find (You may have to Google this as they're hard to find these days) and rent the movie Overboard. I command you. Your life will not be complete until you have accomplished this.

Even better, watch this at a time where you are "free of the demands of work to pursure hobbies and rest" and you will be able to claim you were a Person of Leisure, if even for a short time.

Please leave any life-changing stories in my comments area. If you are interviewed on the news, I'd appreciate a shout-out.