I Noticed: Day 10

I got out of bed, leisurely.

I dealt with that writing deadline,
which--truth be told--was slightly stressful in all of its do's and don'ts.

And then, I took care of life:
I went to the bank, the grocery store, the gas station.
I de-grimeified the kitchen, swept every sweepable surface,
scrubbed out the toilet, changed the sheets.
I got down on my hands and knees to de-schmutz the schmutz.
[I mean, it was that kind of taking-care-of-it day,
where once I started, I couldn't even try  to stop.]

All while listening to good music.

I went to a movie, in the afternoon.

And then, homemade pizza and cards,
with my best girls.

[Notice, verb: to pay attention to; 

to perceive, become aware of; to heed]