My week was a mix of high emotions, stress, and exhaustion. I will not go into details, but I think everything is catching up with me. I cried a lot so I know I needed it. Phew…I cannot believe I admitted that…I usually just keep it all in. I am sort of stuck in limbo as I wait for a few things to get done. I must admit I started mornings early but took a short nap almost every day (sometimes before noon). I am listening to my body and rest when needed. I know when I am hurting or not feeling well, I tend to hibernate and sleep. So, I’m going with the flow of it. I am counting my blessings and being thankful for so much.
I am getting things done, but at a slow pace. There are not as many treasures to find as I have cleared out all hiding spaces (except shed). The next phase is packing everything up to go and selecting where it will go. Every time someone comes to the house, they leave with something (whether they want to or not)…LOL!
I go out every morning and head to Dunk’s to pick up a large hot coffee black (cream/sweetener at house) and a medium iced coffee regulah! When I get back to the house, I doctor up the hot coffee and put the iced coffee in the freezer for later. Unless I go pick up lunch/dinner that’s about it for my outings for the day. I did sit peacefully at the harbor yesterday morning and felt so much peace.
My elderly neighbor wanders over every few days to check on me. We sit and chat for a while sitting socially distant apart. He said Sunday, I can’t call ya, I don’t have your numbah! I said, I know I cancelled the house phone and have not given you my cell. I told him not to be surprised if he finds presents on his back stoop as I clean out the shed. If he can’t use the items, he knows who can (he knows so many in town). His wife and son are buried in the cemetery nearby and I pass it every day. I told him how beautiful he and his daughters keep the grave and I stop or wave when I pass by and he's so happy. I left a small religious medal as a token last week.
I had a wonderful visit with a young friend of mine (I’ve known her since birth). We exchanged Xmas presents and she returned the neck scarf I had left at her house close to two years ago. We had a great afternoon catching up (we ordered in). I am so proud of her and her accomplishments so far.
I realized over the past few months of isolation how much useless shopping I did in the past. I stopped at stores just because I could or was a bit bored and pick up stuff and junk. Now I could care less. Most of my online orders were for books and/or shipments to a local charity. I still have too much to give away to worry about replacing anything. How about you? Have you had any insights during isolation?
I finished reading: “THE OTHER WOMAN” by Sandie Jones. Recommended by Reese’s Book Club. A quick read about a new relationship with an interesting twist. “DEEP HARBOR” by Fern Michaels. Always interesting premises and characters with mystery thrown in. “REVENGE” by James Patterson and Andrew Holmes. Always enjoy crime novels. I watched a couple of movies: Max Payne; Seven Pounds; and The Parts You Lose. I am limited as I don’t “stream” and can’t because I cut back to basic satellite. I have been watching a lot and I mean a lot of HGTV and/or DIY. Not sure why as I won’t do the work, but I love getting ideas.
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
July 12
Different Colored Eyes Day
Pecan Pie Day
July 13
Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
Embrace Your Geekness Day
Fool's Paradise Day
National French Fries Day
National Nitrogen Ice Cream Day
July 14
Bastille Day
Pandemonium Day
National Macaroni and Cheese Day
National Nude Day
Shark Awareness Day
July 15
Be a Dork Day
Cow Appreciation Day- Go out and give a cow a hug
National Hot Dog Day - third Wednesday in July
Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16
Fresh Spinach Day
World Snake Day
July 17
Peach Ice Cream Day
World Emoji Day
Yellow Pig Day
July 18
National Caviar Day- something's fishy here
I think I’ll leave it here for today. This is enough after you waited a few days. Time to get myself ready for the day. I hope you have a great week. Listen to your body, mind and spirit and rest as needed. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"For me, singing sad songs often has a way of healing a situation. It gets the hurt out in the open into the light, out of the darkness." - Reba McEntire
“True emotional healing doesn't happen without feeling. The only way out is through.” ― Jessica Moore
"Listen. People start to heal the moment they feel heard." – Cheryl Richardson