I try to play a little every day, and some days I need a lot. I have way too many projects waiting for me to do because ‘Playtime’ usually means sorting through my fabrics. Planning a quilt. This fall, I made curtains for my living room. I have two more windows I need to cover for that room to be finished. Now, that project has morphed from playtime into a to-do list item.
Something you enjoy doing that is simple and takes very little brain power, like working on a jigsaw puzzle. Playing solitaire (with cards). Watching ridiculous movies. Reading a book. Writing light-hearted Blog Posts. Meeting with my teenage granddaughter on ZOOM. Brushing my 75-pound lap dog. <– Her baby picture. Awww!
I have had my share of health issues the past two years, and I am so sick of doctors and clinics. My issues are not new, but they are becoming extremely annoying, and my normally good attitude has gone on vacation. I can feel my rebellious side growing, and I am already neglecting exercise and eating too many carb-rich foods. I know I need to take better care of myself, but the scary thing is, I don’t want to. That’s right – meet the brat having a tantrum.
I’m an adult, so I don’t throw myself to the ground and beat it with my fists, screaming. That does not mean I don’t need to. Everyone needs to release the pressures of anxiety, overwhelming circumstances, and grief. Some people run a couple of miles or work out. Others write letters to editors or their congressmen. I am a scrubber. I also will rant out a blog post now and then.
I thought no love could be stronger than my love for my daughter. Until my granddaughter was born. It is like deja vu all over again, but you have a lot more fun this time around. I had never felt such immediate and overwhelming joy about a person before.
Cats or Dogs? Most likely, you have a preference for one over the other. If you can’t tolerate either, I feel sorry for you. You have a giant void in your life that you are unaware of. If you travel a lot or have allergies, get a fish. Pets are the only friends you can count on to listen to you and not tell anyone later.
Personally, I do not do cats. Aside from being allergic to their dander, cats withhold their affection and think they are superior to you. Who needs that? A dog thinks you are the greatest person in the world. They adore you. Although they can be needy of your attention – to the point of not letting you get anything done, you feel flattered and a bit grateful. When I get annoyed beyond thought, I give in and tell my dog, “OK, I’m going to sit down now and do nothing.” She will happily escort me to my chair. After a back scratch and an ear rub, she happily lies at my feet and snoozes.
Then there is love for your fellow man. Jesus told his disciples to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:29-33) He did not mean only love the people on your street, but anyone you meet. And yes, he meant that annoying (and extremely LOUD) family down the block.
Romantic love is exciting and happy. It’s emotional, overly sensitive, and heart-wrenching. Love hurts. It wounds. It scars. Mmmm that reminds me of a song. If you know the one I am thinking about, you are not so young.
Unrequited romantic love is a one-sided love affair that is only on your side. These are detrimental to your self-esteem and cause depression. Move on from that affair as quickly as possible. Before you become a stalker.
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