March 25, 2009 at 11:02 pm (life)
Tags: blogging, family, friends, life, writing
About a week and a half ago I read a blog survey asking the question “Would you blog if it cost?” The amount was a penny a word and from the comments I read the answer was a resounding no. With further explanations of what the people had to say wasn’t important enough to pay for it.
To me, that’s too sad for two reasons.
One, are people just blogging for the sake of blogging? Are they on purpose just adding to the junk already floating around the Internet.
Two, do people really think what they have to say (or write) isn’t worth paying, that it doesn’t have meaning and importance to friends, family or anyone?
I admit, in the past I have been guilty of blogging just for the sake of blogging. So, I’m going to tone it down and back a little. I’ll blog less, and try to make sure what I have to say has some substance. Maybe not for everyone out there, but for people that think like me and have some of the same values.
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February 22, 2009 at 4:33 pm (general)
Tags: family, friends, life
I love my family and friends, but I really look forward to being alone. I have always believed that you can’t be comfortable with other people if you aren’t comfortable with yourself.
With the schedules me and my husband work I get a lot of alone time and I’m fine with that. It means I get to do what I want. If I wish to be on the computer instead of having a conversation then I can. I get to eat what I want for dinner. I get to watch what I want to on TV or turn it off and read a book. If I want to take a 3 hour bath then no one cares.
I’m not a hermit or antisocial, I just enjoy my own company and like being alone.
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January 28, 2009 at 8:51 pm (money savings)
Tags: entertainment, family, friends, games, nature
One upside of the current economy is that more people are staying at home with family and friends. Now is a prefect time to pull out the old board games and cards, blow the dust off and enjoy a game or two. Gather a few friends, make some snacks and you can play, talk and have fun for hours for almost free.
If you have kids there is another upside to games, education. Even if it’s not a traditional educational game. My mom taught me how to add quickly in my head by playing black jack with me. I learned the same thing playing dominoes.
If you luck into a warm day, chase everybody outside. There are countless things you can do in your own backyard. Have a nature scavanger hunt or play games like red rover or freeze tag.
Entertainment doesn’t have to be expensive. If you put some thought into it you can probably think of 20 things to do that are free. And the bonus is it’s more fun if you include lots of family and friends.
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November 18, 2008 at 12:21 am (better health, good things)
Tags: family, friends, holidays, relax, self
I know a lot of people that think they have to make the holiday’s Norman Rockwell picture perfect. What I don’t understand is why. Holiday’s are supposed to be about family and friends, not the china, silverware and the perfect center piece.
I have a few simple rules this time of year and the first one is to take plenty of time for myself. I make sure I have good books to read and great tea to drink. Nothing makes me feel better than thirty minutes on the couch with a good cup of tea and a book.
I also try to laugh a lot. After all its all about having a good time. No one is going to remember the table setting a year from now, but they will remember the laughs.
After this weekend if I have to shop, even for groceries, I won’t go unless I have plenty of time. I figured out a long time ago not to go to the store if I’m in a hurry. That way if it’s busy (and it will be) it’s no big deal because I don’t have anything else to do.
I make a list of what needs to be done, but I don’t worry about most of it. That way if 9 show up for dinner instead of 7 it’s no big deal. If my daughter is running (and she will be) its no big deal. If the floor doesn’t get swept its no big deal.
You get the idea, just relax and enjoy yourself and everyone else and it will be a great holiday season.
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