I am going to my dad's for the holiday and we're leaving tomorrow. Maybe I should pack at some point. I really would rather go back to bed.
I am a little bummed about the thought of skiing. There are two reasons for this. One, I don't know if the resorts will actually be open. And two, I don't think I can put this foot of mine in a boot. It's still swollen and painful due to the broken toe.
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A friend of mine called this morning and she is distracted by a man to the point of needing medical attention.
You think I'm exaggerating!
She can't hold down a job, she can't eat, she can't pay bills, she can't function at all. She has never actually met this man, which strikes me as odd. But they are planning to get married. I was listening to her describe her emotional summersaults, she is elated one moment and despondent the next.
I thought, "EEEK! That sounds like me." I, too, bounce all over creation with my emotions. I wonder if I look so psychotic to my friends?
Another girlfriend was describing her angst over what she thinks others might think of her. That sounds like me also.
I can totally paralyze myself worrying about what others might be thinking of me. This friend doesn't allow herself to share her life fully, because other people are so likely to judge her, or think ill of her. Why does it matter so much?
So then, I met someone else who has a personality very similar to mine. This guy is so captivated by his social life that he bounces from one event to another without taking time to be still and to think. I could see myself in that one, too.
Do you suppose God wants me to learn a little something? It's like these mirrors being held up for me to see my bizarre and unhealthy behaviors. Or maybe I'm just so selfish that I think it's all about me!
2 comments:
Tell your friend i-n-f-a-t-u-a-t-i-o-n is not any emotion to based one's future one! It is like a disease amongst the youth I work with! You have no idea how many divorcees agree me after the fact, sigh.
As for the toe, well tape it loosely to what ever is next door for strength, take something to reduce swelling 20 minutes before you hit the slope and for heavens sake do not let the toe get cold or wet!
On the other hand, throw the kids on the slope and sit back with dad and drink hot chocolate! I bet he would like the time with you and attention....
And have a great Thanksgiving!
The gal I mentioned is not prone to bouts of wisdom. She isn't likely to do much of anything based on sound advice. Kind of a shame!
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