Who actually reads these things?
Call me old-fashioned, or maybe just modest Chinese, but I've always felt a little funny about creating a journal-like blog to put "out there" for others to read. After all, with everyone so busy working the standard 12 hour bay-area paced jobs, how does one find the time to go and read others' meandering thoughts? I seem to have enough trouble just keeping up with the news, much less taking the time to read or even to write updated reflections and insights on my life. Who even has time to reflect in the midst of the tornado winds of life these days?
But in the spirit of the summer and of trying new things and growing a little, even from home, I guess I'll give it a shot. Besides, the husband and newborn are both sleeping soundly for now, so I have a few spare minutes in between.
I dont' actually think I have thoughts anymore...not the "deep" kind anyway. No, those reflective thoughts are reserved for people who don't scarf down their food or run to the bathroom shouting, "yes, here's my chance!" everytime their baby falls asleep for a few minutes. Oops, she's just woken up crying. Here I go before I even get started...
posted by miz p @ 4:04 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Pam. Yeah, it's a push. No question about that. But Emma's such a cutie and soon she'll be asking you to step aside so she can have her "space." Best to value these "few moments" when she really and truly needs you. They'll be past history far sooner than you can imagine.
And as you know, very VERY soon I'll be taking Emma out onto the high seas, nestled in that little hammock at the front of the lobster pod that I spoke to you about. And who knows if you'll ever win her back again once she's gotten a real taste of the salt sea air?
Who has the time to think, you ask? Very good question, indeed, Pam. I'm finally parked with my laptop and no other commitments to do some serious portfolio writing. Thinking about it has only produced extreme anxiety of the fear kind, so I'm resorting to simply writing. During anthology commmittee meeting yesterday, I was re-reading some of your observations about teaching. You have been an excellent model for me of a third grade teacher and now I look to your writing example. Frankly, yesterday, I was cowed by your fluid and precise observations in print. I thought about merely crawling under and looking over my shoulder at the bar looming above.
Fortunately, after a cathartic writing exercise today, I am ready to face the writing challenges. :-)
Time compression is one of my pet subjects. I theorize that with proper attitude adjustments, a "spacious life" can be achieved by everyone. One has to be prepared to earn less money and have less material chattel.
Parents of babies suffer especially; there are no easy answers. Even with no job at all, raising a baby is taxing.
On the other hand, busy can be happy, too.
Hey what a great site keep up the work its excellent.
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