Sometimes I have thoughts.
Sometimes I post these thoughts on my website for you to read. Sometimes you read them. This is generally referred to as "Blogging", which should not be confused with "Flogging", an activity I do not perform for free. Unlike my Blogging.
This morning I could be waking up from a three month coma, not knowing who or where I am, or even what year it is, and I would still instinctively know it's a Monday.
A song to grudgingly start your day by: Billy Joel "Only The Good Die Young".
Due to life and circumstances being true to what they are as they continue their relentless march forward, I get to see my girls less and less. I want them to know that no matter how much time passes or how much distance grows between us as they move on to bigger and better things, like everything else that changes, my love for them does too. It gets stronger. I love you both and I'm very proud of you.
I got myself out of bed, into the shower, shaved, and dressed this morning. Anything else today is just icing. Two days until haircut day and I have to get a coffee mug that doesn't constantly remind me how cold it is.
Simple tune for a subdued Sunday: AC/DC "Who Made Who".
Run with the fun and enjoy the sun.
There may be storms on the 'morrow
but for today, shine your smile
even one you have to borrow.
Me in all my Saturday "Hell no, I ain't going outside and I'm not showering until after lunch time, either" glory.
Song to stay in by: Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch "Good Vibrations"
Bipolar is a blessing and a curse. The depression can be devastating, and as I get older, it can last way too long. But the up times, the "good" aspects of mania, I wouldn't trade for the world, because that's when I'm awesome. If I could just bottle that awesomeness and have it sitting ready on the shelf when I needed it, I would be set.
Even better is the fact that when I'm awesome, so are you. No one can accuse me of being an "awesome" hog. Go forth and spread your awesome. Just don't throw any colds or flu into the mix. That's not cool, and we're all cool. Right?
Today is the day that things get done. Most likely somewhere else and through someone else's efforts, but the important thing to remember is that they are getting done. At least, I think they are. I can't be bothered to look into it.
This is me. In my house, with no plans of stepping foot outside. Four facts for a Friday...
- I abhor the cold (yes, I said "abhor" but I believe it's a fact I can't stress enough and thus warrants such strong, lofty language).
- I am not enjoying this whole "still dark outside" thing when I am not even getting up early anymore.
- There is an extension cord attached to a hairdryer, duct taped to my waist, blowing hot air down my pants (it only burns when I sit down).
- I need to get bigger coffee mugs.
- I abhor the cold.
OK, five facts, but number one was so strong I couldn't help but feel it warranted reiteration.
Stay warm out there and stay safe. Go buy one of these awesome ear-flap hats.
Song to hate the snow by: Mr. Mister "Broken Wings".
Things still aren't all that rosy but I'm feeling better today than I have been. I wrote a new poem during the lows and posted it in the poetry section.
It's called Beauty In The World.
Things have been a little rough for me lately and I haven't been posting much. With the weather turning colder, I haven't done much walking or taking photos either. I knew I had been getting about town quite a bit on my travels, but except for sharing it on Facebook, I didn't think anyone would notice.
Yesterday, the sun was out so I decided to go for a short stroll while I could. On my walk, I was approached by a man I had never met and he motioned for me to take out my earphones (I'm always listening to music while I walk). When I did, he smiled and said "I'm learning to walk like you." At first I thought I had misheard him. Then I considered the possibility that he was making fun of me for some random reason. When he said it a second time however, he seemed genuine and gave me another smile before he continued on. I put my earbuds back in and resumed my walk. I'm still not sure what to make of the experience, but I am leaning towards it being a positive one. At least, I hope it wasn't the first time he had ever seen me and simply wanted to make fun of the way I walk.
Too cold for me this morning, so some home made coffee and a small dog in front of a window will have to do.
A song to look out the window to: The Wallflowers "One Headlight".
Yup, soooo much rain today. It's been terrible. Lucky for me, weather forecasters are obviously liars and I get to have another walk in the sun.
Somehow between six am and eight am this morning, the forecast changed from rain all day to a beautiful sunny start. The rest of the day? Who cares. I've got this right now and just to stick it to the weatherman, I am sneaking in a walk. Suck it, weatherman.
