Hi, my name is @marxrab and I am the mother of one human girl, four ducks, and five cats. Life around my home has been busy these days and there's just never time to do everything I want. At some point in trying to do everything that needs to be done and the things I want to do for fun I've realized I can't do it all.

At some point at the beginning of summer I decided to drift away from the social world. I've started having days when I don't open my laptop or check my phone. The news frustrates and disgusts me. Everyday people are angry and there is constant conflict. I'm tired of the outside world. I'd rather focus inward.

Little Rabbit Chasing Her Ducks

Our here in the middle of no where things are peaceful. When I go outside all I can hear are the sounds of nature. I've been enjoying living life and spending time with my family. I've been enjoying shutting out the outside world.

My Swimming Pool Garden Is Thriving

I'm Keeping The Ducks Cool With Watermelon

I've Got Purple and Green Beans Harvested From My Garden!!!

And My First Sugar Snap Peas

And A Pool With A Great View

Yesterday I took a swim and it started to rain. I sat there in the water as drops fell from the sky. I listened to the thunder and the wind in the trees. The pool water was warm but the rain was cold. I was cozy surrounded by warmth and weightlessness as I swam around in the rain. It was the most peaceful moment I've had in a long time. It was like I was the only person in the world.

Sometimes we all need to take a moment away from the outside world to just live life. I've been very stressed out for months and it's been wonderful taking a mental health break. I'm enjoying playing with my daughter. I'm enjoying watching my husband build shelves under the carport while we watch the ducks swim in their pool. I'm enjoying curling up with a cat and watching a movie.

I'll return to the outside world soon but until I do I'll plant some more corn and beans and enjoy the little moments a while longer.