Observing, seeing, watching, silence.
Words not necessary, knowing without saying.
Seeing with your heart, feeling with your eyes, knowing without asking, and asking without speaking.
Connecting in ways not the norm, more comforting than not.
Communication at it's prime and yet so primitive, puts smiles in hearts and eyes.
The stomach flu can take a flying leap.
More when I feel better!
with Lucy, of course! :)
Why is it that some nights sitting alone, flipping through the bajillion channels of t.v. (that I am now paying for, although I promised myself I wouldn't) are some of the best nights.
Stepping away from people, things, the "norm" the usual routine of the week is kind of nice. It's also very interesting how some things that make us so content and so happy, also make us appreciate our alone time. Some people can't handle being alone, and while it's not always my favorite thing to be, I do enjoy it. I believe it makes us all better people, makes us think, reflect, relax, and just be- which is something that seems to be lacking in this world. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the super fast pace of life, always somewhere to go, something to do, someone to see. It's a necessary evil to just be at times.
I remember how hard it was the first time I lived alone, I could hear every bug, every creak, every everything. Coming from a home that moved 24 /7 it was a crazy adjustment to make. After sharing space with someone, other than the cat, I love being able to hear the little things. To hear the cars driving by, the conversations people have while walking, the wind, my downstairs neighbors slam their doors for 10 minutes. Those things are somewhat calming, comforting, relaxing.
I used to think I wouldn't ever be able to live alone, that I would freak out at the solitude, and now- I'm not sure how sharing space would affect me. There are people in my family that haven't ever lived alone, and one in particular that has lived alone for some amazing amount of time.
Pretty crazy.........
*side note* I'm a tard- I apologize!
with Lucy, of course! :)
Why is it that some nights sitting alone, flipping through the bajillion channels of t.v. (that I am now paying for, although I promised myself I wouldn't) are some of the best nights.
Stepping away from people, things, the "norm" the usual routine of the week is kind of nice. It's also very interesting how some things that make us so content and so happy, also make us appreciate our alone time. Some people can't handle being alone, and while it's not always my favorite thing to be, I do enjoy it. I believe it makes us all better people, makes us think, reflect, relax, and just be- which is something that seems to be lacking in this world. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the super fast pace of life, always somewhere to go, something to do, someone to see. It's a necessary evil to just be at times.
I remember how hard it was the first time I lived alone, I could hear every bug, every creak, every everything. Coming from a home that moved 24 /7 it was a crazy adjustment to make. After sharing space with someone, other than the cat, I love being able to hear the little things. To hear the cars driving by, the conversations people have while walking, the wind, my downstairs neighbors slam their doors for 10 minutes. Those things are somewhat calming, comforting, relaxing.
I used to think I wouldn't ever be able to live alone, that I would freak out at the solitude, and now- I'm not sure how sharing space would affect me. There are people in my family that haven't ever lived alone, and one in particular that has lived alone for some amazing amount of time.
Pretty crazy.........
That just about sums up my life for the past week!The FAX bus isn't such a bad form of transportation. Yes my commute is a bit longer than normal, but there are some definite pluses...1. No waiting for the car to defrost in the freezing mornings2. Reading books I have been wanting to get into for a while now3. Not having to worry about driving with the crazies in this town4. Cheaper than gas5. Meeting some very interesting and helpful people on my rides6. Being able to unwind on my ride home before I get home, thus making me more productive when I get home!The cold weather is killing me. Thank goodness it hasn't killed my PG&E bill yet. LOL It seems as though I can't quite ever get warm, no matter how many layers of clothing I wear, or how long I blast my little heater at my desk. I can't wait for spring!I got Christmas taken down this past Friday, as fun as it was to have it up, I am so glad it is going back in the garage. I rearranged furniture, added some new pieces thanks to the family, and set up this awesome fountain I received as a Christmas present. I now have an area rug for my front room, that is totally cat approved. LOL My house is becoming my "zen" pad again, and I love that!Did some decent cooking this past weekend- which is always fun for me! (Cow tastes good when cooked on the George Foreman) I also got to spend some much needed and wanted time with friends at the clean zen pad this weekend- that was awesome!Sidenote:I want to thank everyone that has volunteered vehicles and rides to me during this whole smashed up car time. I thank you all soooooooo much for caring enough to want to take care of me. I am trying to be more accepting of help, but sometimes it is so darn hard. I try so hard to be self sufficient that it is hard to take the hand of someone when I fall. You guys are so amazing, and I needed to verbalize again my graciousness for the offers. *smooches*
