“This week we want to…”
Finish painting DS15's room, pay a little TLC attention to the rest of the house, buy a bike lock, renew my driver's license, haircuts - (I guess this is more what I want to accomplish.)
“The kids are…”
DS15 is still working on making his short film. He posted on his Facebook page the other day, "Making a movie is a challenge, but a challenge is what I'm after."
I'm so proud of him for sticking with it, despite all the challenges of making a film with a zero budget. I know he's having trouble scheduling actors. We suggested that he start a film making group in the area, and he'll meet more people interested in film making. They could learn from each other and support one another.
“I am learning….”
How to slow down. I'm not getting as much done, but quality is at times, more important than quantity. I'm applying this approach at work and connecting more with customers. I think its really paying off.
“I am struggling with…”
The summer weather. I'm burnt out, no pun intended. I need a nice cool, even briskly cold day to refresh my spirit. I'm a creature who craves change. Day after day of hot and humid, I feel like a flower wilting. Maybe its my genetic makeup, coming from cold weather stock, but I swear I'd rather add another layer than sit in this central air tight box another day.
“This week is the first time….”
I haven't been paying that close attention I guess. I can't think of any firsts this past week.
“I am grateful…”
My body heals. Sore arms from painting are feeling better now. Next came a sore knee, followed by a sore ankle. Thankfully, this morning, except for the typical sinus irritation, all my parts feel like working.
Hey, don’t head off just yet, we have a new thought for you to ponder this week.
What is the worst thing you ever forgot to do?
Honestly, I can't think of anything, but that's probably because I have a weak memory to begin with. If I forgot something serious, I have forgotten that I've forgotten it.
I know I forget stuff all the time. God did not give me a good memory. Maybe that's why I like to stick to being honest most of the time. You have to have a good memory to be a liar.
Mostly I can't remember dates or time frames. I cannot tell you what year I had my gall bladder removed, but I can remember my parents came to help out, and I watched Lord Of The Rings movies all day recovering from the out patient surgery.
I know my children's birthdates, but I can't put ages to specific memories like what happened to them when they were 7. I remember when my son got his finger caught under the skateboard and scraped away his entire fingernail, but I can't tell you how old he was when this happened. I just remember his body size. He ran to the one place he could think of to find physical comfort, his bed. He laid there clutching his wrist, holding his hand in the air, praying, "Please God! Please God! Make it stop hurting!" I remember feeling helpless, looking at his bleeding finger and realizing his fingernail was completely scraped off. I couldn't apply pressure to it. I couldn't wrap it up or put anything on it. All I could do is pray with him.
I remember emotions. I get lost in specifics.
I'm amazed at how my DH can recall not only every movie we've seen but what theater we saw it in! I'm grateful to have a partner who can fill in all the details of our life together since I'm severely lacking in this ability.
4 comments:
I am like that with dates + times. My hubby is like yours. He can tell you what year a movie came out. I'm lucky if I can recall seeing the movie lol
I am so much like you in the temperature department. I grew up in the Yukon Territory. I am thankful for this cool summer that we are having (AB, Canada). I am currently sitting in long pants, socks and crocs, long sleeves and a vest. Though I'd be comfortable in short sleeves, I'm not uncomfortable now. I'd rather add a layer than be sweating in the heat in my shorts. That being said I don't like a cool breeze either. Cool breezes will cause me to change clothing a million times! hot cold hot cold. lol
I can't remember names, especially. Joe, on the other hand, can remember people he met once, 30 years ago. Like you, I am blessed to have a partner who can remember what I can't!!
I agree with the heat, I can't wait for Sept when we are heading north for some family time and cooler temps while walking at the state parks. I don't have a good memory either but ds has a terrific memory, can remember back when he was little. Yesterday he asked me if I remembered a show he watched when he was 5, I had to tell him I barely remember a few days ago, but he knew all the details. His mind is like a computer just waiting for someone to need to look up information
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