Yesterday was not such a great day. Lots of things are coming down and after a nice weekend, the events of the day wore me thin. Nothing is horrible, but nothing is great either--it's all just things that need tending to--which is sort of exhausting. I hope this passes quickly--I've got things to do.
It just happens that along with the chaos of my life, the pond needed to be shut down. There is something sad about that for me. I know that my pond friends are not all safe and sound for the winter and so I spend half of the year worrying about those pallies. Oh, if every snail would survive, if every frog awoke each spring, and if all that damn algae would die off. Funny how the things you want to survive don't, and the things you could do without, blossom. Sigh. That is just like life, isn't it?
I spent half a day resuscitating my little frog yesterday. Nothing like starting the day with a white belly facing you at the bottom of the pond. Sigh. It's these little things that set me back--set my mood on "low" for the better part of the day. I have this "frog test" which determines whether a frog is dying or if it is just hibernating, and it was put into action. I think we have "hibernation", but I'm never quite sure--only spring will tell for sure. I don't like that waiting stuff--I'm not very good at it.
I took some time last night to sit down and read some of my blog roll. I feel like I'm a shadow of myself these days--running through the have-tos and the routine without stopping to really enjoy. I'm gonna work on that this week--and while I won't be flying through all your blogs, I am going to catch up and actually read all the posts I've been missing. I'm tired of being that shadow--even if it makes me look tall and thin.
Commence working a little less and living a little bit more.
15 comments:
Sounds like you have been having a hectic time my friend. Why does everything come at once? Well...that's life I guess. (such a philosophist I am...)
I hope life settles down a bit for you and you are able to relax a bit Lin.
xo Catherine
I hope you are able slow down and rejuvenate...life does seem to happen all at once... I find a glass of wine helps,lol!
Early this year I posted a similar "shadow shot" on which you commented that it was kinda cute, silly and fun. I herewith return the compliment.
"Nothing is horrible, but nothing is great either--" Between life's crests and troughs, this is where most of us live most of the time, don't you think? I love it when you wax philosophical. (It sure needs waxing.)
That long thin shadow is definitive proof that you have been stretched.
I am impressed that you were able to determine if a frog was dead or hibernating. If a career as amphibian wranger ever opens, you are ready.
I hope things calm down soon for you. It can definitely feel challenging when everything starts to pile up on and around you.
I think you summed up my life too. Too many balls in the air and I can't slow down or they'll all drop.
Hope the froggy friend is ok!
I remember when life was crazy - and I am one of those unfortunate people who thrive on it even when parts of it make me very unhappy and stressed.
I can just see you doing cpr on a frog - that made me chuckle. (Remember Chuckles? - never could get anyone to eat the licorice flavored one - automatically tossed that one out).
Ugh, I hear ya! I suppose during the summer it's a little easier to have guilt-free fun. But once, as you put it, it's pond shutting down season, our lists tend to shift in content. Or maybe not, but the fun just kind of disappears. I'm with ya- let's try to beat the mood of the season and find a bit of joy here and there!
Hope your frog is okay and really hope things get better for you! Maybe some more trips to the pool will help you feel better! Or at least make you giggle!
Oh I do hope your little frog is ok, that's an awful long time to wait and find out if something you love survives.
Just think of your shadow as the stealth version of yourself. That way you can get more done undercover and without detection :)
Harley loves that you area both posting shadows today!
Sounds like you are in need of a little R & R. Try and sneak some time for yourself in to every day. Easy to say I know, not so easy to do.
Shadows are awesome, but don't let yourself get that thin for real (in either dimension)
Catherine--It's always that way--when it rains, it pours. And when I see a frog friend (or any friend) in distress too, it just brings me down.
Melodie--I'm "this" close to the end of marching season, and while I love it, I'm just ready for some free time. Can I have TWO glasses of wine??? :)
Vanilla--I like to think I'm a lot happier than this most of the time. I think the "death" theme is getting to me--you know, the garden, the frog, the coyote on the way to work...it all gets me down sometimes. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Chuck--Perfect. I like that. Thanks for the smile, Chuck.
Anne--We are very close to the end of marching season (Saturday) and then I think I will miss it, but I will reclaim some of my life again. I'm ready.
Casey--I'm ready to let some balls drop, Casey. Really. I'm pooped. And the frog--he's still belly up. I'm afraid he's gonna be a goner. :(
Grace--I hated chuckles. And gum drops--they were sort of ginger flavored--blech! No cpr--just a little warm water to revive a frozen little guy.
Nancy--I've got to find something good in this world. Too much death lately--it's bummin' me out!
Beaded Tail--He doesn't look so good today. :( You know, I have not been to the pool in two weeks--I think you've hit on something here!
DJ--I tossed him back in the pond, but he is still belleh up--NOT a good sign. Bummer. I like your shadow theory--I'm gonna tap that to put me in a better mood! Thanks, pally.
Daisy--I saw that!! We collaborated, you know. ;)
Ann--Saturday ends marching season. I think that will help even though I will miss it dearly.
Sharkey--Physical thinness is virtually impossible in my family!! Hahaha! We have some solid chubby genes going for us. I'm working on the other thin--I'm ready to relax a bit after a long summer and marching season.
Here's hoping you can get some rest and have no more little froggy bellies glaring at you from the pond. Poor little guys!
Oh, and on a side note, the picture is really cool. Am I the only one who thinks the roots and twigs on the ground look like bones in the shadows?
Cheers!
Jen
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