Like everybody else I have a relatively busy life. There are kids to teach, dinners to cook, errands to run and the list goes on and on. However, since I had the brilliant idea to put my thoughts out on display for the world to see (all five of you) I have set a goal for myself to post something at least once a week. Usually it is very easy for me to empty my mind and reveal myself through my blog. My mind is constantly analyzing and thinking about things--that is my blessing and my curse.
I remember many years ago a smart person once told me to stay away from the grey--it's the black and white, the right and wrong, the yes and the no that matters. So, for sometime I tried to live in terms of black and white and right vs wrong. But now that I am older I've found that there is so much more to life than this simple paradigm. Sorry smart guy. I have learned to embrace the space between the black and white; the grey area that holds my thoughts, my soul and the things that make me me.
So, I came up with the idea to share some of the things I like and a few that I dislike for those weeks when I don't have anything else to post, or like today when I'm trying to pack for our next trip. I'm sure there will be a post about it next week--stay tuned.
Things I Like:
1) I love Dave Matthews. His music speaks to my soul and no other musician could come close to the place I hold for his music in my heart.
2) I love to travel (duh). I love losing myself in places where nobody knows me. I love the anonymity that travel offers.
3) I love wearing clothes one size too big. The fat girl in me is always afraid of the day they will be to small. So I live in clothes too big. So silly but true.
4) I love to hike. I've been a runner all of my adult life but I really like walking and hiking better. I will happily accept the day I can't run anymore with open arms.
5) I love milk, bread products and German gummi candy especially licorice. I always joke that if you cut me open only bread products, milk and candy would spill out.
Things I Dislike:
1) Pushy people. I dislike people trying to control me, that is the quickest way to get me to do the opposite. No matter what the situation, I'm putting my heels in. "Don't push me" are my famous last words.
2) Pretentious people. I find it very annoying when people wear their status on their sleeve and treat you based upon it. We all came into this world the same, and we will all exit the same; with nothing but ourselves and our beliefs.
3) I strongly dislike people who judge others. I don't want to hear you make fun of someone else, quiet the ego!
4) Fake people. You know the ones that live all around you and smile and pretend to be your friend, but it is all superficial. I'm only interested in real relationships.
5) I dislike Wal-Mart. No explanation needed!
Life is simple and beautiful and far more interesting experienced in grey than in black and white.
Dear... Joy...... I have a saying Let your ego die before it kills you. I stole it from my Dad that stole from a friend ...It means a lot of things when you think about it.The ego is the part of you that can get out hand.Sounds like you see others the way they are. This is great.. Most go on w/ there lives blind. Or in that grey. They kinda go w/ it, Then wonder way me?I am a down to earth person. I know why me. My life is only open to friends & fam that are real. I think it great that you write down what you feel. Your friend Suzanne
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words. I love this opportunity to reconnect with old friends, friendships you didn't necessarily realize were still out there. So glad we have reconnected. The ego is a bad thing and I really hate it. It really tries to control everything. Your dad is a smart man! Thanks for taking the time to read.