I finally got it in my head to post something! Maybe because my back hurts and I don’t feel like lifting huge piles of junk in the garage and basement. After two years of neglecting the house it’s time to get it in order while there isn’t much else happening.
I’ve been an itinerant tinkerer most of my life and tend to collect hardware, junk and tools to make all kinds of projects. After all these years there is a ton of stuff for “one of these days” projects or half completed items and several more tons of sentimental junk. I still have hobbies that I like to pursue, but the necessities seem to take precedence anymore.
It is different now that we’re getting past mere survival mode that I’m getting my imagination back and am thinking of extracurricular things. That will come to an end when classes start back so I’ll enjoy it for the moment. I’m also starting to apply for medical jobs and am trying to mentally prepare for a change if that pans out. I’m like everyone else in that I resist change though I’ve come to accept it easier as I get older. Maybe it’s because my memory is getting shorter so there isn’t as much trauma in what I can’t compare.
The big difference in our lives now is that Lydeana is working while I’m not doing much. Last night Shayley commented on how she needed to get used to the school routine again. While she and Lydeana are busy with their routines I try to run errands and take care of the house and other loose ends with no particular routine. You can compare it to walking with a heavy pack for a long time and suddenly walking without it. It just leaves you feeling funny since that load became part of you for a while.
I had a tetanus shot and an H1N1 shot yesterday and have an issue in my lower back so I think I’ll curl up in Tater’s lap and take it easy today.
Charlie
