keepin' on (also, pity party)

[saffronhare]

I wish I had something dazzling to post about these days. Life is filled with ordinary pleasures and difficulties...none of it particularly blog-worthy, much as it absorbs my attention.

I have not attended any artistic or theatrical events -- not even a movie night, other than school concerts -- in a very long time. I've been camping, but have no real vacation to map out or post pictures from. I seldom spend time with anybody other than family, other than parent meetings or performances for things the kids are involved in.

We struggle, sweat, and juggle chainsaws in the burbling chaos of life. We breathe, love, learn, sleep, and then start it all over again the next day.

I used to think I had no social life, but I think I didn't know how much further into "not social" it was possible to go. I sure hope I manage to find some time to garden this summer, because I could sure use a little bit of senseless beauty in my life. Being able to buy dirt will feel like a luxury. How's that for perspective?

If anybody needs me, I'll be over here with my nose to the grindstone with nothing exciting or sparkly at all to speak of.

Comments

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'll be over here with my nose to the grindstone with nothing exciting or sparkly at all to speak of.

Except that sassy flavored water!!!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's pretty much how I'm feeling, too.

I haven't had a nifty vacation since, oh, pretty much since I was a little kid and my parents paid for it.

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

The frustrating part to come to terms with is that neither of us is particularly unique in our situations. At the same time, there are difficulties you'll face that I have no understanding of...and vice versa. It's probably best not to try to make comparisons.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yep, and no comparisons needed. All we can do is sympathize with one another...and keep noses to grindstones.

[katzenfrau.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you're really living, hon. The rest of us are just talking about it ;)

[zerself.livejournal.com]

I have a compost pile full of dirt. I'll be sifting and separating it later this season.

You're welcome to some if you like.

I'll even deliver, because I like you. :)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

OH. oh. oh. oh. Yes, please.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

When you have to make an appointment three weeks prior just to have coffee with your BFF, something is getting ridiculous. Just saying. :-)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Good heavens, YES.

ETA: Maybe it goes without saying, but I'm so glad you're willing to put up with my schedule. :) Thank you.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

Because my schedule is such an oasis of calm leisure? As if.