a bit of a recluse in keeping it postive
- June 10, 2014, 12:34 p.m.
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I've discovered that I MUCH prefer my own company. I like to be alone, at home. The problem sets in when I just don't want to leave the house at all. I don't want to get the mail, bring down the garbage, do the laundry. So I find when it backs up too far... there's one day when I do all of it.
That was today! I showered and washed my hair before 5 a.m.! Then laundry was about 6:30! I did two huge machines worth. In going up and downstairs to get laundry, and to get the dry clothing, I was able to bring down various bags of garbage and recycling.
I went out to a local restaurant for my favorite VERY satisfying omelet - less than $5! Then on to the post office - I had books to mail, a letter to send to my pen pal, and two postcards to postcrossing folks (in other countries).
I kept going uptown, on to the Russian grocery store to get my boil-in-bag barley and kasha (not mixed... separate). I love them both, and this way of cooking the grains in the microwave is so easy.
I got a phone call on the way home that I was needed to work in the late afternoon... good! I hate having to work in Crimes Against Children, but that's the way of it.
So glad I got myself out early and chores DONE.
ermentrude ⋅ June 10, 2014
There is something inherently safe about being in your own space. Before rich and I met we both liked to close the door on the world at night. Now we're happy to close the door with both of us inside it instead of alone. X
Darcy0207 from OD ermentrude ⋅ June 10, 2014
smile
Silent Echo/Quiet Storm ⋅ June 10, 2014
i'm happiest at home and alone with my little dog. take care,
Ragdolls ⋅ June 11, 2014
ThoughtsAfter ⋅ June 12, 2014
So good for you to do this. Widows are advised to make a schedule of things to do and to alway have something to do where ever you go--not just go to the park but go to the park and feel the squirrels, etc.
This reminded me of that. I like being at home, too. I schedule chores as you mentioned and always enjoy going out to take care of them more than I imagine I will.
Darcy0207 from OD ThoughtsAfter ⋅ June 12, 2014
Once I am out, I'm fine. But it's SO much easier to play on the computer, watch the television and read my "book a day" (or at least try). Once there's enough food, I'm IN. I was surprised at how many people left notes saying, "Yep, staying it is where it's 'at'."