Apparently fire grew “minimally” last night, which is always good news. Andy and I watch the updates but we’re mostly involved in our projects. When I packed for possible evacuation I started with things to play with if we have to spend time in a motel.
A few months ago I came across a journal entry I wrote in 1978:
Interesting that when problems come up I may have to struggle but I have clear sense of direction. It’s only when things are going too smoothly that I worry about frittering away my life.
It’s been years since I’ve thought in terms of “frittering”. I’m not interested in goals and achievement, I love the process of developing skills and learning new things. I’m grateful I’m retired so I’m free to do that. What turns you on, makes you feel fully alive?
May 12, 2022
For me, it’s finding new ways to do old things then sharing those with others. And brain games like Puzzword and Knot Words.
I have fun finding new solutions too. I was amused that typing text in Andy’s new flip phone was different from mine and from our old ones. Both of our new ones are TCL Flip Pros but his is voice and text only because he doesn’t have to worry about pushing wrong buttons and getting connected to the internet (prohibitively expensive). It was a shock when I tried to type in a message and it wouldn’t let me put in the second letter. I managed to figure it out without the user manual, and the method he has to use is slightly more cumbersome, but at least it’s logical. Every time we turn around they change things. 🙂
well at least you’ve “all ready” if necessary
somehow lots of things have changed for me, the pandemic definitely but also last year until things went backward as did the virus for New Zealand. Now I’m still finding my way – whatever that may be.
I keep noticing that Abbeyfield for one is slipping away – I had this thought when I was invited to tour, fill in application form and the interview – it would be soon… now I’m not sure on the word “soon” and I’ve heard nothing although I’ve emailed a couple of friendly messages!
I have however, started shifting “stuff” on the circular free gifting system, which reminds me, must do the next lot of stuff – as once a week seems like a good time advertise stuff for free…
So there is obviously time…
I hope you can enjoy part of the adventure. It sounds as if you are doing fine.
Being creative in any way is what works for me.
I know. I enjoy reading your posts. 🙂
New ideas, thoughts, experiences, activities, meeting new people.
I do get exasperated with the frequency of digital device tech unexpectedly altering existing functions or making operational changes often adding new features not necessarily better or ones I care about using. Necessary adaptations and new learning usurp time I want to spend on some of my “new” activities.
My phone recently did some new updates that caused me so much frustration I actually restored my phone to my most recent backup which backup, fortunately, I had done just before those updates.
I know! I try to look at it as good practice in patience and problem solving. It’s better than nothing. 😀
Change and adapting!! You two show us the way.
Thanks. 🙂
I can relate to your journal entry. that is me to the nth degree… sometimes I panic before I realize I no the direction to go. I am with Ann, but not crafts, but creating things to post about… Bob says what are you doing when he sees me playing in PicMonkey, cutting out dogs and myself and making things like kissing booths. photography is what i love and i need to do more of it, not just play…. every phone we touch is diffrent. I tried to help a friend with her iphone and wow is it different than android. i wish i had one to poke around on
We love what you create. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. 🙂
Wish I’d begun journaling years ago … or had your gift of insight.
Discouraged by increasing medical obligations, I’ve been longing for the gift of non-obligatory days. Then, what? (she asks herself)
I’m attracted to the idea of short, off-interstate road trips, where mom-and-pop eateries, lazy dogs and vintage shops beckon. I want to absorb all that’s out there in the slow lane.
I hope things settle down for you so you can do that.
” Every time we turn around they change things. ? ”
That is the techno world for me and I’m trying to keep up.
it’s not one of my fondest experiences or challenges.
I’m just Totally enjoying having time for things I love! like reading
and watching documentaries on history and archeology.
We are so incredibly lucky to be able to choose how we spend our time.
Minimal is good, Not at all would be better.
Different days, different things. I love to sew…love working puzzles. Jigsaw, word….but the puzzles are not quite the same catagory and sewing and making something.
I love to go fishing…it gives me something to do and I am focused on that but it is also the peacefulness of it. It just does something for me. And being in the woods was always wonderful. There is just something about it when you are away from everyone.
I haven’t been fishing for years, but I know what you mean. 🙂
I hate to think of packing for an evacuation. I will continue to pray for the fires to be contained.
Thanks. We’re supposed to stay ready even if they contain this fire…the whole state is so dry it wouldn’t take much to start another one. Just the new normal here.