- I have no project at the moment. The compost bin was a good one, and I still have a bunch of lumber in the garage so I have been thinking of things that I could build for us. I have a few ideas of what I could do pretty easily... if I can find the time these days.
- Football season is here. Many years ago I used to go out for the games, but as I've gotten older I enjoy sitting in my easy chair, watching my TV and rooting for my favorite teams. So far it has been 'off' a bit this season. First, all the weeknight preseason games were a pain. Football should be played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, in my opinion. That is what they have ingrained in us over the years and because of that, that is my ideal watching time. Also, friends want to come by for the game more often than in the past. I like my friends, but especially Sunday afternoons, I would kind of rather be alone with my game before I have to go to bed early for Monday morning. It's just what I like now.
- I finally called the newspaper to stop my daily delivery. I have read it daily for most of my adult life, but an earlier starting time at work has me leaving before the paper arrives and when I get home, well, I have other things I want or need to do. I'm not going cold turkey, though, I will still get their Wednesday and Sunday package deal. It will be different, but there's just not enough hours in the day.
- The cats have been energetic to put it best, little hellions otherwise. Oh, they could be worse and, thankfully, they aren't as bad as they could be, but they can sure be a handful sometimes. Still, they are very young (about 5 months) despite their ever-increasing size, and I'm sure they will calm in time - even if it is a few years! Care for them is ongoing and can't be skipped - they won't allow it. I give them soft food every morning and when I get home every evening, the litter box is done while they are eating so I can clean it in peace. Then there's the occasional claw clippings, baths and walks. The problems really come from trying to modify their behavior. Keeping them off the table, out of the dishwasher (and oven!) and not destroy our blinds or anything else. And then they get the crazies....
- My drive home from work has been doubled to about half an hour due to road construction. It wasn't really that bad until school started back up recently, now there is more traffic and big, slow buses when I am trying to get home. I want a transporter like they had in Star Trek, is that too much?
- I had a recent post about an odd letter I received. I did email him and sent him a link to my post. He did respond after a couple of weeks, now it has been longer since I have responded back. I will, though, but I would rather be relaxed and thoughtful about it than just hammer out an email to someone I haven't otherwise talked to in almost 35 years.
- Unfortunately, I know what will have to go to make time. I do not watch TV usually unless there is a game on or I am almost or in bed. I use the internet as my entertainment. I have a list of blogs and sites that I check daily, as well as podcasts to listen to if I don't find the time at work to play them. I love the internet, but I may have to cut back. I can be on it anywhere from 2 to 4 hours on a weekday, so just trying to be on it less every night would be good, but I'm thinking more of an internet-free couple of nights a week. I don't know if I could stand it, but it is worth considering.
There, I feel better. Now maybe I can relax for a bit before doing it all over tomorrow. Thanks for listening. PTFO
2 comments:
It is hard to find the time & I certainly found reducing my time on the PC has helped.
I can also understand that need for time alone on a Sunday afternoon. It's good to see friends but time to chill out, recharge the batteries & just have quiet time, even if it is to shout at the sports, is great.
Thank you, Delcatto. My time is certainly manageable, I was just feeling the pressure at the time I wrote this.
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