1). What do you like most about your family?
The love. The fact that we all share the same memories even if we see those memories from our own perspective. The unconditional love.
2). What's something nice that happened to you recently?
I was very grumpy at work on Monday. Very grumpy! It's been a rough week and it's only Wednesday. During our lead teacher meeting on Tuesday a co-worker found a sticker of a grumpy turtle holding a cup of coffee and gave it to me. We all laughed! Strangely enough, it was a shared laugh that broke through the grumpiness and gave us all some common ground.
3). Do you like the color orange? Besides pumpkins and an actual orange what's something orange that you love?
So, orange isn't actually my favorite. I do love the color of pumpkins though and the orange of a beautiful sunrise/sunset. Also, orange is my grandson, Verne's, favorite color and I love him to the moon and back...the hunter/harvest, orange colored moon and back.
4). What's something you have now that you couldn't have imagined having five years ago? How does that make you feel? What's possible now because of it?
Just about four and a half years ago my mum passed away. I suppose that is something I don't have now and she was 86 so of course, I had imagined that she would, one day. pass away. What I do have now is a different perspective on my own life. My feet stand in a different way on the earth. I think of myself in a different way now that I am parentless. In some ways I feel a sense of freedom that I didn't have before. Also, a sense of profound loneliness. No one else will ever know me or love me like my mother did. I no longer have anyone to ask about family stories or even some of my own history. Did I have chicken pox when I was a baby? Did I like squash as an infant? I will have to let those things go as there is no one left to ask. In some ways I feel as if I have "come into my own" and I know that she led a long and happy life. Still though, I think of her every single day and I would go back if we could.
5). Let's wrap this up with an October this or that...
Pumkin bread or apple cider donut?
pumpkin bread if I or donut if I'm at the apple orchard.
Cozy sweater or cozy hoodie?
Sweater
Apple picking or pumpkin picking?
apple picking because I get my pumpkins from a wonderful little farm stand.
scary movie or Hallmark movie?
I don't like scary movies at all.
hay ride or corn maze
Hay ride!
autumn hike or autumn bonfire
hike
6). Random thought?
I feel like I've been fairly random here. My husband normally works night shift and doesn't get home till after I've had the house to myself to get ready for work. However, he's not at work this morning and is HERE, in my space, talking and making his breakfast and getting in my way!
I loved your answer for question #1.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your co-worker broke through the grumpiness with the sticker. I hope work is better now.
Sending love and hugs. I can't imagine not having my dad but that day will come eventually.
It's funny how we get into a routine, I love having my fella home from work but when it's a random day off it sure messes with my day.
My husband and I are always together since retirement. Recently he has had reason to be out without me and it will continue to another month or so. I find it strange and I am not sure I like it yet.
ReplyDeleteYay for fun coworkers who give out fun stickers. I hope your week improves!
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle at your final thought. I'm the same way now that i'm retired. on Mondays and Fridays my hubby has to work from home per company policies since covid. around noon when i'm getting ready to do some chores, he's in my way making a mess of the kitchen for his lunch! But.....at least he's here and not off in a bar somewhere.
Happy Wednesday!
I had to smile at your hubs in the way. We're retired and giving up the quiet space in the mornings took some getting used to. We have found a new rhythm but it has taken time. What you wrote about your mom is so poignant. My mom will be 96 this year but her memory is failing. My dad died when I was in my 30's and there are still days I want to ask him something and am sad I can't. I'm glad your co-worker could lift your spirits. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand what you wrote about your mom. Co-workers can sometimes make things better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful and fun way for your co-worker to lighten the mood and make you laugh! I enjoy friends and co-workers who can do that. Enjoyed reading your answers today, and your thoughtful reflections on how you've changed since your mother's passing. Hope your week is going well!
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