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Today was a quiet day for my boyfriend and I. The weather was fabulous and in the 60's so I worked on my cars for a while. I have a new project, a '71 Honda that needs a lot of TLC. I'm thinking that I should take some courses in auto body and welding. lol! Right now, my boyfriend is off at his shop working on his racecar. Later on we'll have a small dinner. My 31st high school reunion is Saturday and I feel plump. So I didn't want today to be about stuffing myself full of turkey and dessert. I think that I heard on tv that the average Thanksgiving dinner is about a 3000 calorie intake per person.
I remember one year feeling real sorry for myself and just noticing many other people on the T- going out alone, etc. (this was Thanksgiving Day) It just helps me remember this quote-
The mind is its own place, it can make Heaven out of hell, a hell of heaven
~John Milton
I am grateful to be alive, have my dogs and some blessings.
Dreamofmonterey, you have a very good attitude. Spending holidays (or any days) alone is much better than being with people who are phonies that say things which they don't really believe.
I've spent many holidays alone and I liked them all. It's a great time to listen to relax, listen to music and think things over without any interference. Sometimes I recall interesting things I've done in years past. I've also got two terriers that provide plenty of friendship.
I remember one year feeling real sorry for myself and just noticing many other people on the T- going out alone, etc. (this was Thanksgiving Day) It just helps me remember this quote-
The mind is its own place, it can make Heaven out of hell, a hell of heaven
~John Milton
I am grateful to be alive, have my dogs and some blessings.
I found this on the internet which I thought was beautiful....
Hope you enjoy the bittersweet of it...
Today my head was loud and crowded; achy and claustrophobic. I knew I was coming to outer reaches of my Extroversion, so I headed out by myself to the local state park. (I now have a season pass…) I grabbed a Market Fresh Sandwich at Arbys on the way (Turkey, Ranch and Bacon–my FAVORITE), and crossed the state line before noon. When I got there, I scrambled up to the top of a cliff and shared a sunny rock with blue dragonflies. Bliss! I saw the sky and felt the wind and took deep breaths and thought of nothing. I stared long enough at a Daddy Long Legs to appreciate the graceful, delicate wave of its antenna. I read my Bible and talked to God and smelled the pine trees. I found Solitude to be a friend today–something I never thought I would need or experience. Who knew? I am amazed: there is space in my head now. I think the wind unclogged it.
I love fall in Arkansas.
by Shelly
for me, this speaks volumns...
It was a hard day today...now that mom's gone, life will never be the same without her...strange how all those things that were her, I took for granted, and yet, I feel so full of her, like she's never left...she saved my life...I was 5 years old and the little girl across the street who had no daddy...
the woman took me into her life, and she, her husband and 3 children held me like I was there's. I couldn't have asked for more....
So today, instead of being sad for her loss, I tried to remember all the wonders she showed me, and decided, if it hadn't been for her, I'd have probably ended up on the streets....a real toughie...and yet, because of her, and her awesome will, I am a toughie...lol.
Beautiful thoughts folks! Being alone brings me some of the best times of my life - it's when I dream, pray, reflect, and recharge.
This is the first time ever that I have been alone on Thanksgiving. I have to work tomorrow, so couldn't travel to see family. My kids went to their dad's family today. While I was truly fine with being alone, I went out to dinner with a friend who wasn't so fine with it. She talked about seeing families traveling and visiting and having dinner together. She has no kids and isn't married. For some of us, being alone can be a blessing.... for others, it's pure pain. My thoughts and prayers for all of those that didn't tolerate so well being alone today.
I live in Newton, near Boston. I also have the love of my three dogs and two cats. The dogs are all from one shelter and they are very devoted to me. In fact, they love me more than my boyfriend. It's not a contest, but I'm just a good dog mom.
I'm a firm believer in mind over matter. I also believe in a serene contented mindset. I don't like how some people feel that the high point of their week needs to be hard partying and clubbing on the weekends. Thanksgiving seems to promote a dinner table full of food. Or Valentines Day is all about hearts and roses. Or how Christmas is about piles of presents I think that our culture glorifies these "highs" but then what happens is that we think we are lacking something in our lives when we are without them. I see so many people feel like losers when they don't have a regular fix of Mardi Gras excitement. And they think the caffeine buzz they get from their daily Starbucks coffee is normal. But I think that I prefer living on more of an even keel myself. Being just regular is just fine with me.
I live in Newton, near Boston. I also have the love of my three dogs and two cats. The dogs are all from one shelter and they are very devoted to me. In fact, they love me more than my boyfriend. It's not a contest, but I'm just a good dog mom.
I'm a firm believer in mind over matter. I also believe in a serene contented mindset. I don't like how some people feel that the high point of their week needs to be hard partying and clubbing on the weekends. Thanksgiving seems to promote a dinner table full of food. Or Valentines Day is all about hearts and roses. Or how Christmas is about piles of presents I think that our culture glorifies these "highs" but then what happens is that we think we are lacking something in our lives when we are without them. I see so many people feel like losers when they don't have a regular fix of Mardi Gras excitement. And they think the caffeine buzz they get from their daily Starbucks coffee is normal. But I think that I prefer living on more of an even keel myself. Being just regular is just fine with me.
I agree
Creme that was a nice quote. Internal peace- its elusive this time of year. I am glad I willl not be running tomorrow to the stores to rack up charges.....what a waste! think if everyone just donated a winter coat to one child, or did something helpful, instead of clawing and scraping at 4 AM for the latest iPod-
So sick of this hype- it seems to be worse here in the US- I spent Xmas in London once, and while people were shopping, they also exchange fruit, things of goodwill- that is missing in our culture here-
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I live in Newton, near Boston. I also have the love of my three dogs and two cats. The dogs are all from one shelter and they are very devoted to me. In fact, they love me more than my boyfriend. It's not a contest, but I'm just a good dog mom.
I'm a firm believer in mind over matter. I also believe in a serene contented mindset. I don't like how some people feel that the high point of their week needs to be hard partying and clubbing on the weekends. Thanksgiving seems to promote a dinner table full of food. Or Valentines Day is all about hearts and roses. Or how Christmas is about piles of presents I think that our culture glorifies these "highs" but then what happens is that we think we are lacking something in our lives when we are without them. I see so many people feel like losers when they don't have a regular fix of Mardi Gras excitement. And they think the caffeine buzz they get from their daily Starbucks coffee is normal. But I think that I prefer living on more of an even keel myself. Being just regular is just fine with me.
Excellent post...I also think our society tries to dictate when we are supposed to be happy and when we are not.....
thanks
Creme
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It's not a contest, but I'm just a good dog mom.
