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Lots of year end lists popping up. I tried to construct one and drew a blank. I've listened to more books this year than I've actually read. And I kind of lost interest in doing much of anything on Good Reads. Apathy sunk in - in odd ways. Things I used to care about no longer seemed all that important or to matter. While things I used to not think much about - did.
In regards to movies? I've seen a handful - and all on streaming. Same with television series. And I seem to have forgotten half of them.
2020...the roller coaster ride from hell continues. A news blurb during a show I was watching via DVR, stated the following: "someone had tried to steal the vaccine (again), and squirrels are attacking people in Queens". I thought squirrels? Really?
Meanwhile, my mother's back problem has consolidated on her hip and leg. It's so painful now that she can barely walk, and had to us my father's walker to walk to the mail box and back. She doesn't know what to do about it. It's the hip and the sciatic nerve down the leg. My poor father is concerned and keeps trying to help her.
Her sister recommended a chiropractor - but she's a little leery of it. Having never used one. Also, hello, COVID. And South Carolina has a high infection rate. COVID makes everything harder.
When I think of what I accomplished or did this year...I survived the year.
As I told boss the day after my birthday, "I'd like to go to Peru for my birthday next year, assuming of course I survive 2020." (Boss: assuming we all survive 2020.) I don't see Peru happening any time soon - maybe 2023, assuming of course, I make it to 2023.
And I kept my job, my apartment, my family, and those closest to me. I didn't lose anyone. And I got four miracles that I asked for...at least a portion of them at any rate.
Plus the Doofus was not re-elected.
It's the little things ...although that list is by no means little.
Meanwhile, this continues to amuse me...
( The great debate on WW 84 )
Took a short walk around the cemetery today. I felt off due to a dull sinus headache, lack of sleep, and overall fatigue. Almost a little unsteady on my feet - in that half way into my second mile, I wanted to lie down on a grassy mole (or grave) and sleep. (I didn't - because it's a tad cold for that, and it's kind of frowned upon and not permitted even if people were doing it all summer long.)
Considered buying sugar and evaporated milk to make a pumpkin pie - then thought better of it. (I got rid of all of my sugar some time ago - when I discovered I was diabetic.) I don't really need it. What I need to do is stick to an anti-inflammatory diet so I don't end up like my parents. And put clothes in vacuum sealed storage bags for storage. (Apparently my brother was clearing out his daughter's closet today or rather helping her clear it out. Remarking to my mother that she hordes and squirrels away things like her mother does. My brother believes he's immune to this curse, of course.)
In other news, I've been playing around with a new story - a fantasy story with a heroine who doesn't believe in fairies, but is actually half fairy.
I'll see where it goes, if anywhere. I prefer to write stories that spring from my imagination than anything based on mine or others lives.
I kind of finished the 800 page and counting contemporary romance novel. There's probably two or three chapters to go, but I've no clue how to get there, so letting go of it for now.
Why is it that the days seem to go faster when one is on vacation? Even if it is a stay-cation, and all I am doing is watching television, sleeping, walking about, eating, writing, and chatting on the phone?
The idea of going back to work - in any capacity - makes me tired.
Watched more of The Great Pottery Throw Down today. ( Read more... )
Also saw more of Bridgerton - the references to "racism" while subtle, start to pop up in Episode 3 - with the flashbacks to the Duke's childhood, and why he despises his father. Rhimes unlike some writers tends to go for a subtle touch. I rather like the series.
Mother: We watched the first episode of Bridgerton last night.
( Read more... )
And watched more of His Dark Materials - which is slower than the first season, but I knew it would be. The second book - the Subtle Knife isn't quite as good as the first one, the Golden Compass. I do however like the characters, and enjoy aspects of it. It also, being Pullman, has an interesting take on Judae/Christian mythology.
Well, I'm tired and it's time to start fixing dinner...so have a good night or evening. (I wonder do I use the word "so" too much?)
In regards to movies? I've seen a handful - and all on streaming. Same with television series. And I seem to have forgotten half of them.
2020...the roller coaster ride from hell continues. A news blurb during a show I was watching via DVR, stated the following: "someone had tried to steal the vaccine (again), and squirrels are attacking people in Queens". I thought squirrels? Really?
Meanwhile, my mother's back problem has consolidated on her hip and leg. It's so painful now that she can barely walk, and had to us my father's walker to walk to the mail box and back. She doesn't know what to do about it. It's the hip and the sciatic nerve down the leg. My poor father is concerned and keeps trying to help her.
Her sister recommended a chiropractor - but she's a little leery of it. Having never used one. Also, hello, COVID. And South Carolina has a high infection rate. COVID makes everything harder.
When I think of what I accomplished or did this year...I survived the year.
As I told boss the day after my birthday, "I'd like to go to Peru for my birthday next year, assuming of course I survive 2020." (Boss: assuming we all survive 2020.) I don't see Peru happening any time soon - maybe 2023, assuming of course, I make it to 2023.
And I kept my job, my apartment, my family, and those closest to me. I didn't lose anyone. And I got four miracles that I asked for...at least a portion of them at any rate.
Plus the Doofus was not re-elected.
It's the little things ...although that list is by no means little.
Meanwhile, this continues to amuse me...
( The great debate on WW 84 )
Took a short walk around the cemetery today. I felt off due to a dull sinus headache, lack of sleep, and overall fatigue. Almost a little unsteady on my feet - in that half way into my second mile, I wanted to lie down on a grassy mole (or grave) and sleep. (I didn't - because it's a tad cold for that, and it's kind of frowned upon and not permitted even if people were doing it all summer long.)
Considered buying sugar and evaporated milk to make a pumpkin pie - then thought better of it. (I got rid of all of my sugar some time ago - when I discovered I was diabetic.) I don't really need it. What I need to do is stick to an anti-inflammatory diet so I don't end up like my parents. And put clothes in vacuum sealed storage bags for storage. (Apparently my brother was clearing out his daughter's closet today or rather helping her clear it out. Remarking to my mother that she hordes and squirrels away things like her mother does. My brother believes he's immune to this curse, of course.)
In other news, I've been playing around with a new story - a fantasy story with a heroine who doesn't believe in fairies, but is actually half fairy.
I'll see where it goes, if anywhere. I prefer to write stories that spring from my imagination than anything based on mine or others lives.
I kind of finished the 800 page and counting contemporary romance novel. There's probably two or three chapters to go, but I've no clue how to get there, so letting go of it for now.
Why is it that the days seem to go faster when one is on vacation? Even if it is a stay-cation, and all I am doing is watching television, sleeping, walking about, eating, writing, and chatting on the phone?
The idea of going back to work - in any capacity - makes me tired.
Watched more of The Great Pottery Throw Down today. ( Read more... )
Also saw more of Bridgerton - the references to "racism" while subtle, start to pop up in Episode 3 - with the flashbacks to the Duke's childhood, and why he despises his father. Rhimes unlike some writers tends to go for a subtle touch. I rather like the series.
Mother: We watched the first episode of Bridgerton last night.
( Read more... )
And watched more of His Dark Materials - which is slower than the first season, but I knew it would be. The second book - the Subtle Knife isn't quite as good as the first one, the Golden Compass. I do however like the characters, and enjoy aspects of it. It also, being Pullman, has an interesting take on Judae/Christian mythology.
Well, I'm tired and it's time to start fixing dinner...so have a good night or evening. (I wonder do I use the word "so" too much?)